Celebrating powerful women in Philippine history, Gregoria de Jesus is one of those revolutionaries that contribute to our so-called freedom. Dubbed as the 'Lakambini ng Katipunan,' she fought for Filipino rights and independence alongside her husband, Andres Bonifacio.
Besides Gregoria, another popular woman in history is Gabriela Silang, the leader of the Ilocos revolt movement against Spain.
Their lives, characters, and important contributions in the country have been featured and portrayed in film and television to help educate the Filipinos about our history and to tell stories that we might not know about our country.
Here are some of the actresses who portrayed Gregoria de Jesus and other powerful women in history on television and the big screen.
Glaiza De Castro played the role of "Oryang"/ Gregoria de Jesus in GMA Network's historical drama TV series titled 'Katipunan.' Glaiza as Gregoria is the love interest of Andres Bonifacio, played by award-winning actor Sid Lucero.
Kris Bernal top-billed the 22-minute documentary film of National Historical Commission of the Philippines titled 'Gregoria de Jesus: Lakambini ng Katipunan.' Kris joined a power cast of theater actors in the 2017 film directed by Pat Perez.
Vina Morales portrayed the role of Gregoria de Jesus in the 2014 film 'Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.'
Joining the list is Lovi Poe who starred in the 2015 biographical film 'Lakambini' as "Aling Oriang"/ Gregoria de Jesus.
Kapuso "Ultimate Star" Jennylyn Mercado also starred in 2009 historical independent film "Gabriela Silang."
As a versatile actress, Glaiza also portrayed 'Gabriela Silang' in special episodes of GMA's romance anthology series 'Wagas' featuring the love story of Gabriela and Diego Silang.
Gwen Zamora played the role of "Remedios Nable Jose," the love interest of Gregorio Del Pilar, in 2018 film 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.'
Empress Schuck is "Felicidad Aguinaldo," the ex-girlfriend of Gregorio Del Pilar, in 2018 film 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.'
Cristine Reyes donned the role of "Hilaria Del Rosario," the first wife of Emilio Aguinaldo, in the 2012 film 'El Presidente.'
Superstar and award-winning actress Nora Aunor showed off her acting prowess as "Maria Agoncillo," the second wife of Emilio Aguinaldo, in the 2012 film 'El Presidente.'