Made her theatrical debut with a Dulaang UP production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and has since gone on to act in numerous theatrical productions, television series and films
Voiced a strong protest over a dog-slaughter scene in the 2016 movie 'Oro' in which she has acted
Fought off an armed robber with her teenage son in 2016 at her home in Cavite
Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Independent Cinema