Imee Marcos
Biography
Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos, better known as Imee Marcos, is the eldest of three children of dictator Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr. and first lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos. She was born on 5 November 1955 in Mandaluyong. From 1977 to 1986, she was the chairperson of Kabataang Barangay (a precursor of the current Sangguniang Kabataan), a position where her appointment was questioned by Archimedes Trajano (who would later be tortured and killed). In 1982, she served as the Director General of the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. In 1984, she co-served with Antonio Raquiza as representatives of Ilocos Norte's at-large district at the Batasang Pambansa. From 1998 to 2007, she was the Ilocos Norte's 2nd district representative. From 2010 to 2019, she served as the governor of Ilocos Norte. In 2019, she was elected Senator, which she later won in the 2025 elections.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Chronicles the Hawaii exile of the Marcoses in 1986 to the 2016 election of Duterte and 2022 election of Bongbong Marcos.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time. The revelations about the theory of "Who killed Elsa?" will be answered and also, the impact of the film to the Filipino culture and society.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Herself
A "beyond the shoes" documentary on the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos.