Nakua ni Romero an saiyang inot na gawad sa pag-arte hali sa Filipino Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) bilang Best Actress sa saiyang pagganap sa Dalagang Ilocana kan 1954. Romero received her first major acting award in Filipino Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) as Best Actress for her role in Dalagang Ilocana (1954).