S Magazine's Greatest Filipino Actresses of All Time

Superstar Nora Aunor has topped S Magazine's 100-people poll of the greatest actresses in Philippine cinema. She garnered 85 votes, three more than number two placer and arch-rival Vilma Santos. Among those surveyed were film critics Butch Francisco, Mario Baustista, Gino Dormiendo and Mario Hernando, award-winning actors Dawn Zulueta, Cesar Montano and Glydel Mercado and film directors Jose Javier Reyes, Brillante Mendoza, Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil and Sigfried Barros-Sanchez.

La Aunor was cited for her compelling perfomances in Himala, Atsay, Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo, Bona, Ikaw Ay Akin, Bulaklak Sa City Jail, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bilangin Ang Mga Bituin Sa Langit, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo, Fe, Esperanza, Caridad, Banaue, Condemned, Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?, Bakit May Kahapon Pa?, Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M., Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?, The Flor Contemplacion Story, and Naglalayag.

Ten years ago, Nora also topped a greatest Filipino actress survey of the Manila Times' Lifestyle Section.

Here's the ranking of the top 15 Greatest Filipino Actresses Ever:

1. Nora Aunor - 85 votes
2. Vilma Santos - 82 votes
3. Lolita Rodriguez - 57 votes
4. Charito Solis - 52 votes
5. Hilda Koronel - 50 votes
6. Gloria Romero - 45 votes
7. Nida Blanca - 40 votes
8. Jaclyn Jose - 40 votes
9. Gina Alajar - 40 votes
10. Sharon Cuneta - 37 votes
11. Maricel Soriano - 32 votes
12. Lorna Tolentino - 30 votes
13. Amy Austria - 25 votes
14. Rita Gomez - 23 votes
15. Cherry Pie Picache - 20 votes