Eva Darren

Eva Darren
Born (1946-06-28) June 28, 1946
Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1963–present

Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress.

Career

Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie Ang Pulubi (1969) starring Charito Solis.

In 1998, she was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress in the movie Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997) starring Rosanna Roces. Her memorable mother role was in the hit ABS-CBN's TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000), where she played the adoptive mother of Kristine Hermosa. She appeared as fortuneteller in Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara (2008) with Kris Aquino as Barbara.

She was part of the film Ate in 2008, which stars the sisters Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes.[1]

72nd FAMAS Controversy

During the 72nd FAMAS Award held at the Fiesta Pavillon, Manila Hotel on May 26, 2024, FAMAS President Francia Conrad apologized to Darren: "they were not able to “locate” her because they were “running a live show with myriads of people,” she said. Darren was tasked but failed to present Special Citations with Tirso Cruz III, after she received a notice of invitation for the FAMAS awards night", Fernando de la Pena, her son said. A "young singer" Sheena Palad replaced Darren, who paid P5,000 ($90) per plate for her 4 grandchildren.[2][3] On May 28, Darren and her family decided to accept the olive branch of FAMAS organizers for the incomprehensible irresponsible snub. "Please stick to the script… and maybe a nice pair of eyeglasses for all in charge,” Darren's son Fernando recommended.[4][5]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1963 Aninong Bakal
1964 Nagngangalit Na Damdamin
Mabangis: Walang Patawad
Larawan ng Pag-ibig
Mga Guerrera
1965 Dolpinger
Dolpinger: Agent sa lagim
7 Mukha ni Dr. Ivan
Kulog at Kidlat
Scarface, at Al Capone: Ang Espiya sa Ginto
Tatlong mabilis sa Hong Kong
1966 The Brides of Blood Island Alma
Wanted: Johnny L Credited as "Eva Darren"
Chinatown
Apat Na Ipo-Ipo
Sharpshooter
Maginoong Pusakal
Crossfire
Agent Wooley Booley, at ang 7 Bikini 7 Bikini
1967 Ang Langit sa Lupa
Kung Ano ang Puno Siya sa Bunga
Bravados
Mr. 8 Ball
No Read, No Write
Pilyo sa Girls
Samuel Bilibid
1968 Brides of Blood Alma
Igorota
Joe Domino
1969 The Beggar
1970 Pipo (A Time for Dying)
Undefeated Five (Operation Sexy-5)
Lupang Buhay
Romantika
Santa Teresa de Avila
Island of Love (5 Uri ng Pag-ibig)
1971 Pobreng Alindahaw (Ulilang Tutubi)
Sa Bawa't Patak ng Hamog
Apoy sa Madaling Araw
Bakit Ba... Candida? Cameo
Hukom Bitay
Maging Akin Ka Lamang
Kurikit
1972 Naku Poooo!
Guiller S. Perez' Destiny of the Living Dead Subtitled: Hantungan ng Mga Sugapa
1973 Basco Silang (Ang Tagapagtanggol)
Death: By Installment
1975 Ang Mga Kasalanan ni Emmaruth
Ang Madugong Daigdig ni Salvacion
Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw
1986 Nakagapos Na Puso
1990 Anak ni Baby Ama Aida
1992 Sana Kahit Minsan
1994 Shake, Rattle & Roll V Mrs. Pineda "Anino" segment
1995 Kailanman Mrs. Sanchez
1997 They Call Me Joy Gunda Original title: Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin [6]
Mapusok Carmelita, Aida's mother [7]
1998 The Man in Selya's Life Piling Original title: Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya [8][9][10]
Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Aida's mother
Tatlo... Magkasalo Upeng
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Aling Celia
Armadong Hudas Aling Saling
1999 Mula sa Puso: The Movie Josefina "Pining" Miranda
Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata
Resbak: Babalikan Kita Nanay Sita
2000 Sugatang Puso Virginia Abeto
2001 Mila Mila's mother
2005 Bikini Open
2006 All About Love Kikay's lola "Promdi" segment
2007 Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope Original title: Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
Silip
Ouija Avantra
A Love Story Delia
2008 Ate
2015 Everyday I Love You Lola Marivic
2016 Ligaw
2018 Mama's Girl Nenita
Kasal Lola Rowena

Television

Year Title Role
1963 Hiwaga sa Bahay na Bato Linda
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing Shoes Lydia
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lupa Selma
1997 Mula sa Puso Josefina "Pining" Miranda
1999 Wansapanataym: Madyik Sandok Aling Ganting
Marinella Editha
2000 Pangako sa 'Yo Belen Macaspac
Munting Anghel Intiang
2003 Darating ang Umaga Olinda
2005 Magpakailanman: The Jose & Perlita Claro Story Guest
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Nana Selo
Now and Forever: Ganti Nenita
2006 Now and Forever: Linlang Sister Stella
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Azon
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Guest
Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha Azon
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip Lola
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Robot Guest
Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Elsa Magbintang
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kanin Prisoner
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Guest
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Chess
Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Lola Salve
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Maria
May Bukas Pa Helen
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas
2010 Rubi Mameng
Bantatay Vangie
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pinwheel Piling
My Driver Sweet Lover Sor Aguida
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV Concordia
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Lola
Wako Wako Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gong Apo
Wansapanataym: Yaya Yaya Puto Maya Old woman
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Madame Almira
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Aurora Cascavel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Frame Rosario
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double Bass Josie
2014 Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw Lola Wagay
Ipaglaban Mo: Amin ang Pamana Mo Lola Cecilia
2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Isabeli Tanchingco
2016 Wish I May Mamita Linsangan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Maring
2017 The Promise of Forever Lola Faye Zialcita
2018 Kadenang Ginto Cecilia Mangubat
2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Juanita "Juaning" Banaag / Juanita "Nita" Francisco[11]
Wish Ko Lang: Inabusong Ina Lola Lupe
2025 Mga Batang Riles Ima Hana Salvacion

[12] [13] [14]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1968 FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Ang Langit sa Lupa Nominated
1969 Igorota Nominated
1970 Ang Pulubi Won
1970 Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Ang Pulubi Won
1998 Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin Nominated
2024[15] The Eddys Movie Icon Award Herself Won

References

  1. ^ "Get to know Eva Darren, the veteran actress allegedly snubbed by FAMAS". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "'I was just following instructions,' says young singer who replaced Eva Darren at FAMAS fiasco". Rappler. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (May 27, 2024). "FAMAS issues apology to veteran actress Eva Darren after alleged snub". Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "'Eyeglasses for all in charge': Eva Darren's family gives advice to FAMAS organizers". Rappler. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Eva Darren's son Fernando de la Pena accepts FAMAS apology but says: 'Please stick to the script'". GMA Integrated News. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Japitana, Norma (September 23, 1996). "Rosanna, the actress". Manila Standard. p. 35B. Retrieved January 15, 2026. Rosanna [Roces] has just finished shooting Ligaya for Reyna Films.
  7. ^ "Julio, Rosanna, together again". Manila Standard. October 22, 1997. p. 18. Retrieved January 15, 2026. The movie [Mapusok] opens on Nov. 5.
  8. ^ Sulat Jr., Bert B. (December 28, 1997). "Smashing, baby, yeah!". Manila Standard. p. 26. Retrieved January 15, 2026. [...]the MTRCB-blocked Ang mga Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya.
  9. ^ "Opinions: 1997". Department of Justice. Retrieved January 15, 2026. Whether or not the MTRCB Appeals Committee has jurisdiction to review a film (Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya)[...] 10 Oct 1997
  10. ^ Orteza, Bibeth (August 27, 2023). "Robert Arevalo: May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023". BusinessMirror. p. 6. He [Robert Arevalo] defended Armida's production of Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya, directed by Carlitos [Siguion-Reyna], as member of the Jess Sison MTRCB.
  11. ^ "Kapuso Stream: June 13, 2024 | LIVE". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  12. ^ [1] "Underrated actors and actresses: Eva Darren"
  13. ^ http://www.freewebs.com/famas_awards/gabi_ng_parangal.htm "FILIPINO ACADEMY OF MOVIE ARTS AND SCIENCES AWARDS"
  14. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0201625/awards "Awards for Eva Darren"
  15. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 4, 2024). "7th Eddys Awards to honor Eva Darren, other veteran actors". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved June 4, 2024.