Biography
Imelda Marcos (born July 2, 1929) is the widow of former Philippine Dictator Ferdinand Marcos. In popular culture, she is often remembered for her collection of more than a thousand pairs of shoes. When President Marcos' government was accused of being involved in the assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr., the people in Manila led the so-called People Power Revolution and forced Marcos out of office in 1986. Corazon Aquino, as the then new elected President, requested that American forces at Clark Air Base have the Marcos family exiled to the United States, and they were sent to Hawaii. After the death of Ferdinand, Imelda and her family were granted permission by Aquino to return to the Philippines. Her return has since allowed her to restore her political dynasty. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1995 for Leyte, and again in 2010 for Ilocos Norte. Despite facing numerous allegations of the family's source of wealth, she was not imprisoned on these charges. She continued to wield power, and her ability to survive upheavals in her life has led her to be called the "Steel Butterfly."
Filmography
all 14
self 12
Movies 11
TV Shows 3
When Ruby Wax Met... (2021)
The Kingmaker (2019)
Mariquina (2014)
Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004)
People Power (2002)
Martial Law (1997)
To Sing Our Own Song (1983)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1929-07-02 (95 years old)
Birth NameImelda Remedios Visitación Romuáldez y Trinidad
Birth PlaceManila, Philippines
ReligionChristianity
Height
Net Worth$924 Million
ChildrenImee Marcos, Bongbong Marcos, Aimee Marcos, Irene Marcos-Araneta
FatherVicente Romuáldez
MotherRemedios Romuáldez
SiblingsBenjamin Romualdez, Benjamín Romuáldez
CitizenshipsPhilippines
ResidencesMakati, Philippines
Also Known AsImelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez
AwardsGrand Cross of the National Order of Merit, Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class, Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria, Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao, Order of Gabriela Silang, Order of the Golden Heart, Order of the Crown (Netherlands), anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire, Order of the National Flag, Grand Order of Mugunghwa, Order of Friendship of Peoples, Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
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