born 1929
Imelda Marcos is a Filipino politician and former First Lady of the Philippines, known for her extravagant lifestyle and significant political influence during her husband Ferdinand Marcos' presidency from 1965 to 1986. She served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives and is infamous for her extensive collection of shoes, symbolizing the lavishness associated with her reign amid a background of political turmoil and human rights abuses. After the Marcos regime was overthrown, she faced numerous legal challenges and has remained a controversial figure in Philippine history.