Cherie Gil

Cherie Gil was a multi-awarded Filipina actress dubbed the 'La Primera Contravida' of Philippine cinema and television, renowned for her iconic antagonistic roles. Hailing from the prominent Eigenmann family of actors, she began her career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to prominence. Her defining cinematic moment came when she played Lavinia Arguelles in the 1985 classic 'Bituing Walang Ningning', delivering the legendary line 'You're nothing but a second-rate, trying-hard copycat!' to co-star Sharon Cuneta. Throughout her illustrious career spanning over four decades, Gil left an indelible mark in both film and television. She won several prestigious awards, including the Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actress. In later years, she transitioned gracefully into television dramas (teleseryes) and also showcased her immense versatility on the theater stage before passing away in New York City in August 2022.