Played the role of Kunu in a high school drama Daughters of Destiny, which was the stepping stone for her acting career
Started her career as an extra in the LVN movie Ang Tatay Mong Kalbo (1957)
She accepted the role only to get an autograph from the famous actor Pugo
Eddie Junior Detective (1958) formally introduced her an actor to the audience
Bagged the FAMAS Best Actress Award for her role in Markang Rehas (1962)
Received FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Awards for her films Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979), Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980), and Bulaklak ng City Jail (1984)
Won the Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in Anak ng Cabron (1988)