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

Eva Darren
Born (1946-06-28) June 28, 1946 (age 78)
OccupationActress
Years active1963–present

Career

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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 movie Ate in 2008, which stars the sisters Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes.[1]

72nd FAMAS Controversy

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In the 72nd FAMAS Award at the Fiesta Pavillon, Manila Hotel, 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

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
1963 Hiwaga sa Bahay na Bato Linda ABS-CBN
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 GMA Network
2003 Darating ang Umaga Olinda ABS-CBN
2005 Magpakailanman: The Jose & Perlita Claro Story Guest GMA Network
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Nana Selo ABS-CBN
Now and Forever: Ganti Nenita GMA Network
2006 Now and Forever: Linlang Sister Stella
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Azon ABS-CBN
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 GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pinwheel Piling ABS- CBN
My Driver Sweet Lover Sor Aguida TV5
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV Concordia ABS-CBN
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 GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Frame Rosario ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double Bass Josie
2014 Carmela Lola Wagay GMA Network
Ipaglaban Mo: Amin Ang Pamana Mo Lola Cecilia ABS-CBN
2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Isabeli Tanchingco GMA Network
2016 Wish I May Mamita Linsangan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Maring ABS-CBN
2017 The Promise of Forever Lola Faye Zialcita
2018 Kadenang Ginto Cecilia Mangubat
2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Juanita "Juaning" Banaag / Juanita "Nita" Francisco[6] GMA Network
Wish Ko Lang: Inabusong Ina Lola Lupe
2025 Mga Batang Riles Ima Hana

Films

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Year Title Role Notes Source
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 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
2018 Kasal Lola Rowena
  • Everyday I Love You (2015) as Lola Marivic
  • Ate (2008)
  • A Love Story (2007)
  • Silip (2007)
  • Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)
  • All About Love (2006)
  • Bikini Open (2005)
  • Sugatang Puso (2001)
  • Mila (2001)
  • Resbak: Babalikan Kita! (1999)
  • Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999)
  • Mula Sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
  • Armadong Hudas (1998)
  • Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (1998)
  • Tatlo... Magkasalo (1998)
  • Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998)
  • Mapusok (1998)
  • Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1997)
  • Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997)
  • Kailanman (1996)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll V (1994)
  • Sana Kahit Minsan (1992)
  • Anak Ni Baby Ama (1990)
  • Nakagapos Na Puso (1986)
  • Tag-ulan Sa Tag-araw (1975)
  • Apoy Sa Madaling Araw (1971)

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Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated work Result
FAMAS Award 1968 Best Supporting Actress Ang Langit Sa Lupa Nominated
1969 Igorota Nominated
1970 Ang Pulubi Won
Gawad Urian Award 1998 Best Supporting Actress Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin Nominated
Manila Film Festival 1970 Best Supporting Actress Ang Pulubi Won
The Eddys 2024[10] Movie Icon Award Herself Won

References

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  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. ^ "Kapuso Stream: June 13, 2024 | LIVE". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  7. ^ [1] "Underrated actors and actresses: Eva Darren"
  8. ^ http://www.freewebs.com/famas_awards/gabi_ng_parangal.htm "FILIPINO ACADEMY OF MOVIE ARTS AND SCIENCES AWARDS"
  9. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0201625/awards "Awards for Eva Darren" [user-generated source]
  10. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 4, 2024). "7th Eddys Awards to honor Eva Darren, other veteran actors". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
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