Maria Cristina "Vangie" Bonghanoy-Labalan (January 20, 1943 – February 12, 2026) was a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach and voice actress.
Background Vangie Labalan was born as Maria Cristina Bonghanoy in Bago, Negros Occidental on January 20, 1943. She was the widow of Noli, a former casino dealer, and had four children and nine grandchildren.
Labalan owned a company called "Synch Masters", which specialized in dubbing Mexican telenovelas and anime shows in Filipino.
Career Labalan began her career in radio in 1962 in Bacolod before going on to television and film, and she was in the entertainment industry for half a century.
She was discovered by the filmmaker, stage and television director, actor, and screenwriter, Ishmael Bernal when he noticed the natural actress in her while supervising the dubbing of the film Aliw starred by Lorna Tolentino in 1979. Labalan rose to prominence for her breakout performance as Aling Saling, Nora Aunor's mother in Himala (1982), in which she co-starred alongside Nora Aunor, Veronica Palileo, and Spanky Manikan, among others. Labalan also starred in several Philippine feature films including Alyas Baby Tsina (1984), Miguelito: Ang Batang Rebelde (1985), and Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998).
Death Labalan died in Australia on February 12, 2026, after being admitted to a hospital. She was 83.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Source 1980 Girlfriend 1980 Manila by Night Cora 1982 Himala Aling Saling 1983 Of the Flesh Rosing 1984 Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala Pining Alyas Baby Tsina Sidra Misteryo sa Tuwa Marcela 1985 Miguelito: Ang Batang Rebelde Vendor Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Bien's mother Till We Meet Again Tinay 1986 Gabi Na, Kumander Tiya Nena 1987 Wanted Bata-Batuta Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!.. Black Magic Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Didang 1988 Rosa Mistica Yaya Parrot Unit Salud Akomplis Nakausap Ko ang Birhen Anching Wake Up Little Susie Producer Bobo Cop Maring Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang Ek-Ek Nagbabagang Luha Wife of taxi driver Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Babaing Hampaslupa Carling's mother Smith & Wesson 1989 Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy Pining Magic to Love Delilah Barbi: Maid in the Philippines Long Ranger and TonTon: Shooting Stars of the West Lovely Nest M&M, the Incredible Twins Sion Aso't Pusa Toyang Elvis and James: The Living Legends! (Buhay Pa... Mukhang Alamat Na!) Aling Susy Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay Selma Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Matilde Estudyante Blues Iluminda Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Land lord Student Body Regal Shocker: The Movie 1990 Dyesebel Toyang Kahit Konting Pagtingin Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake Kabayo Kids Ma - El Michael and Madonna Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Nanay Batchoy Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? Yaya Shake, Rattle & Roll II Nanay Aswang 1991 Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na Nanay Batchoy Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Adora Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Mama San Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Ariston's wife Makiusap Ka sa Diyos Baliw Cheeta-eh, Ganda Lalake? Kampon ng Reyna ng Kadiliman Shake, Rattle & Roll III Mama Eba 1992 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Yaya Gi 1993 Ikaw Lang Senyang Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Nanay Batchoy Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi 1994 Multo in the City Riorita Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Aling Tessie Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman 1995 Basta't Kasama Kita Carinderia owner P're Hanggang sa Huli Patring Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig Tiya Pasing Run Barbi Run Flora 1996 Ano Ba Talaga Kuya? Annabelle Bayarang Puso Cora Pineda Madrasta Manang May Nagmamahal Sa'yo Sister Lourdes Dead Sure Aling Choleng 1997 Lab en Kisses Inday Paano ang Puso Ko? Lola Simang Super Ranger Kids Isyang Enteng en Mokong Caring 1998 Sana Pag-ibig Na Tinang Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Hermaphrodite's Mother 2000 'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Chariwoman Cherry Eto Na Naman Ako Aling Maring Biyaheng Langit Auntie 2001 Kapitan Ambo: Outside de Kulambo Bellystar 2003 Pinay Pie Ursula 2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat Delia 2006 Blue Moon Carmencita Pamahiin Tita Amelia 2007 Ouija Francisco 2008 My Monster Mom Luming My Only Ü Tita Lolit 2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Loleng Garbanzos 2012 Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Fabi Sol 2013 Seduction Viring It Takes a Man and a Woman Manang Chacha Four Sisters and a Wedding Manang Otso 2014 Sigaw sa Hatinggabi 2015 Redbook Haunted Mansion Manang Selya 2016 Everything About Her Ellen Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B Lola Trinidad Virginia Otto 2017 Foolish Love Madam Balatkayo Madam Bes and the Beshies Manghuhula 2018 The Hopeful Romantics Madam Sugar Twinkle 2019 Isa Pa with Feelings Lita 2020 Hindi Tayo Pwede Manghuhula 2021 General Admission Ikaw Manang Carmen 2023 Mallari older Maria Kapac
Television Year Title Role Source 1989–1995 Anna Luna Tarsing 1992–2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles 1996 Mukha ng Buhay Bebang's mom 2000–2001 Marinella Inday 2000 !Oka Tokat 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Belita 2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Yaya Mischka 2002–2006 OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! 2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Yolanda Lujan 2004 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita Tusha Marinara Pinang Twin Hearts 2005 Encantadia Rosita "Rosing" 2006 Bakekang Mameng Fantastikids Bebang 2007 Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Yaya Rosa 2008 Tasya Fantasya Kelay Ako si Kim Samsoon Brenda Timbol 2009 Darna Impong Denang 2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Marikit Diva Glo JejeMom Madam Claudine 2010–2011 Imortal Tabitha Matute 2011 Spooky Nights 2012 Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis Belinda Kasimsiman Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Clara Cielo de Angelina Rosario 5 Girls and a Dad Venus 2013 Juan dela Cruz Pacing Cassandra: Warrior Angel Aling Belay 2013–2014 Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Sonia Aguirre Wansapanataym Various roles 2013–2019 Wagas 2014 Ikaw Lamang Conchita 2015 Luv U Lola Ramos Baker King Vising 2015–2016 Karelasyon Various roles Ningning Aling Candy 2016 We Will Survive Maria Judith "Judy" Rubio Conan, My Beautician Mrs. Paz You're My Home Oda Tilay 2017 Tadhana Norma My Dear Heart Conching 2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Gabriella "Lolay" Policarpio 2018 Inday Will Always Love You Kapitana Tessa Maynila Sandra 2018–2019 Dear Uge Various roles 2019 Magpakailanman Lola Delia Ipaglaban Mo! Lola Raquel 2020 Make It with You Lola Iluminada "Iling" Dimagiba 2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucia Dueñas2024 May For Ever Amanda 2025Lolong: Bayani ng BayanTonetteFPJ's Batang Quiapo Carmen(Labalan's finale & last television series, appearance before her death)
As a dubbing supervisor Movies Year Title Production company 1991 Maging Sino Ka Man Viva Films
Awards and nominations YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource 2016Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B QCinema International Film Festival 2016Best Supporting Actress
References
External links