Perla Bautista was born in Feb 18, 1940, in Manila, the fifth of eight children of Vicente Bautista and Carmen Marcial. She finished secondary education at the Torres High School and enrolled in Commerce at the Lyceum of the Philippines. At 17, Ms Bautista took on bit parts until she was formally introduced in Eddie Junior Detective .
Has played the mother of Nora Aunor frequently since the 1970s.
Was one of the few female stars (like Alicia Vergel and Virginia Gaerlan) who attempted action movies in the 1960s, even holding guns and throwing knives.
Still working. Occasionally appears in supporting roles in soaps and films.
