Introduction
Vivian Velez is an actress in the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program called 'DOUBLE V'. She was known as the "Ms. Body Beautiful" of Philippine movies in the 1980s. She won the Film Academy of the Philippines FAP Award for Best Actress in Pieta (1983) and FAMAS Award and Metro Manila Film Festivalfor Best Actress in Paradise Inn (1985).
Career
She performed her own stunts in Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981), directed by Carlo J. Caparas. In 1983, she appeared in Pieta with Ace Vergel and Charito Solis. In 1985, she finished four movies: Paradise Inn with Michael de Mesa, Ben Tumbling with Lito Lapid, Order To Kill with the former President Joseph Estrada, and Riot 1950 with Rudy Fernandez.
Her notable film Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981) has been remade as a GMA-7 TV series, starring Marian Rivera. She starred in the 2010 TV series Imortal (starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin), and in the 2013 TV remake of Maria Mercedes (starring Jessy Mendiola), both shown on ABS-CBN.
Velez has appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows.
Velez publicly announced in March 2016 through her Facebook account, that she has irrevocably resigned from her show, Tubig at Langis due to the alleged rudeness and humiliation by her co-star Cristine Reyes against Velez during several tapings of the drama series.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Category | Award | Movie |
| 1982 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (1981) |
| 1983 | Won | Best Actress | FAP Award | Pieta (1983) |
| 1985 | Won | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Paradise Inn (1985) |
| 1985 | Won | Best Actress | MMFF | Paradise Inn (1985) |
| 1985 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat (1984) |
| 1991 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990) |
| 1991 | Nominated | Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990) |
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Type of Role |
| 2016 | Encantadia | Carmen | GMA Network | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Conchita "Conching" Beltran-Villadolid†| ABS-CBN | Supporting role / Antagonist |
| 2013-2014 | Maria Mercedes | Malvina Sancuevas | ||
| 2013 | Misibis Bay | Miranda Cadiz | TV5 | Main role / Antagonist |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Susi | (Mommy ni Louie) | ABS-CBN | Episode role |
| 2010-2011 | Imortal | Lucille Zaragoza | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2000 | Kiss Muna | Herself | GMA Network | Guest |
| 1999 | Rio del Mar | Bianca | Main role |
Radio
Film
- Black Mamba (1974)
- Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Kong Sey) (1976)
- Bata Pa si Sabel (1976)
- Bago Lumamig ang Sabaw (1976)
- Bertong Suklob (1976)
- Inday Garutay (1976)
- Ligaw-tingin, Halik-hangin (1976)
- BongBong (1976)
- Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon (1976)
- Andalucia (1976)
- Puwede Ako, Puwede Ka Pa Ba? (1976)
- Mag-ingat Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod! (1977)
- Valentin Labrador: Muntinlupa Riot May 26, 1950 (1977)
- Alas Tres ng Hapon... Lumuhod ang Maton! (1977)
- Sila... sa Bawa't Bangketa (1977)
- Mariposang Dagat (1977) - Mariposang Dagat
- Beerhouse (1977)
- Gameng (1977)
- Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman (1977)
- Blood Run (1978)
- Basta Kabit May Sabit (1978)
- Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa... Putik
- Sari-saring Ibong Kulasisi (1978)
- Batang City Jail (1978)
- Ex-Convict (Naligaw Na Landas) (1978)
- Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981)
- Kahit Ako Ay Lupa (1981)
- Ermitanyo (1981)
- Pieta (1983)
- Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan (1984)
- Ben Tumbling (1985)
- Paradise Inn (1985)
- Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990)
- Bikining Itim (1990)
- Kailan Ka Magiging Akin (1991)
- Kill Zone (1993)
- Forever and a Day (2011)
- On the Job (2013)