MARICEL SORIANO

MARICEL SORIANO BIO





Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano on February 25, 1965), is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.

Dubbed as the Diamond Star of Philippine movies, she started acting at the age of six with the 1971 film My Heart Belongs to Daddy with fellow child actress Snooky Serna.

In 1974, she received her first award as Best Child Actress at the age of nine at the 9th Manila Film Festival for Virgo Film's Alaala mo, Daigdig ko (Your Memory is My World). She won her second acting award at the 1974 Ilo-ilo Film Festival for the movie version of the TV sitcom John En Marsha which later became the longest running Philippine Sitcom.

Maricel developed her comic skills under the aegis of the Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy and the late Nida Blanca, one of the country's top caliber actors, both of whom she considered as second parents.

In the 80's she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies with then-archrival Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez, and her loveteam and one-time boyfriend, William Martinez. Her 1985 film Hinugot sa Langit, produced by Regal films and directed by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal, is now considered one of the classics of Philippine cinema. Her classic films of the 80s include Minsan May Isang Ina, Saan Darating ang Umaga?, Teenage Marriage, Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit, Hinugot sa Langit, The Graduates, Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, and Babaing Hampaslupa.


She became known as 'Taray Queen' for her comedic antics on films which amused Filipino audiences. Excelling both in drama and comedy, she has collected a number of awards most notable of which are the two Asian TV Awards as Best Comedy Actress, and two FAP awards, two FAMAS and two PMPC Star Awards for her drama performances. Her classic films of the 90s include 90s - Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal, Vampira, Separada, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, Dahas, Ama,Ina,Anak, Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap, Minsan Lamang Magmamahal, Nasaan ang Puso, Soltera

She received four consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994,95,96,97.

Her 1995 film Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home) produced by Reyna films was the official Philippine entry to the 1996 Oscar awards.

In 1999, she was named as one of the Top 100 Stars of Philippine Cinema All-Time by Manila Times and in 2005 she was listed by the Director's Guild of the Philippines as one of the Top 15 Best Actresses of All Time.

Her most notable films of the 2000s include Abandonada, Mila, Mano Po, Filipinas, Numbalikdiwa, I will Survive, Inang Yaya, Paraiso and A Love Story.

On January 5, 2008, she won the Best Actress award for Bahay Kubo.

Maricel won in 38th Box Office Queen and King Entertainment Awards as Film Actress of the Year for her performance in A Love Story.

During this time, she also had two sons, Marion Soriano, and Sebastian Soriano.

She was once romantically linked to William Martinez and Ronnie Ricketts.

She was married to Edu Manzano but did not have a child.

She bore a son with a the brother of Jalosjos.

source: wikipedia

2007

* Bahay Kubo- Eden Manahan
* A Love Story - Joanna Villanueva
* Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa episode 'Umiyak man ang Langit'-Jocelyn

2006

* Inang Yaya - Norma
* Numbalikdiwa - Portia

2004* I Will Survive - Cynthia
2003* Filipinas - Yolanda

2002* Mano Po - Vera Go

2001* Mila - Mila Cabangon

2000* Tunay na Mahal - Casilda
* Abandonada- Gemma

1999* Sa Piling ng mga Aswang - Marines
* Soltera - Sandra

1998* Sige Subukan Mo - Panyang
* Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo - Doris

1997* Nasaan ang Puso aka Where Is the Heart - Joy
* Minsan Lamang Magmahal- Marieta
* Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian - Roselle

1996* Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap - Elena
* Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin - Sally
* Ama, Ina, Anak

1995* Dahas - Luisa
* Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin - Jacinta
* Ikaw Pa, Mahal Kita - Corina
* Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako - Sendra

1994* Separada - Melissa
* Vampira - Paz
* Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo - Jessie
* Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin - Terry

1993* Manchichiritchit -Dory
* Ligaw-ligawan, Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan


1992* Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
* Dobol Dribol - Estefan
* Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal - Adela Sevilla

1991* Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik - Malou
* Tatlong Maria

1990* John and Marsha '90 - Shirley

1989* Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang - Donna
* Leon at Tigre- Alice
* Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib - Mariel
* Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
* Gorio en Tekla - Gorio/Gregory

1988* Babaing Hampaslupa
* Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
* Super Inday and the Golden Bibe - Inday
* Taray at Teroy - Taray

1987* Maria Went to Town
* Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa - Angeline
* Jack en Poy - Jack

1986* Payaso (special participation)
* Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig - Belinda
* Batang Quiapo - Maria
* Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Anna
* I Have Three Hands
* The Graduates
* When I Fall in Love
* Inday, Inday sa Balitaw - Inday

1985* Inday Bote - Inday
* Pahiram ng Ligaya
* Hinugot sa Langit - Carmen Castro
* John and Marsha sa Probinsya - Shirley
* Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
* Ride on Baby

1984* Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday
* Teenage Marriage - Miriam
* Pepe en Pilar - Pilar
* Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
* Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit - Clarisse/Clarissa

Famous line: Ayoko ng masikip..

* Daddy's Little Darling - Honey
* Da Best of John & Marsha - Shirley
1983* Saan Darating ang Umaga? - Shayne

Famous Line: Nasa Puso Nasa Utak...

* Daddy Knows Best
* Minsan may Isang Ina - Noemi
* I Love You, I Hate You
* To Mama with Love - Sabrina
* Boystown

1982* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
* Hindi Kita Malimot
* Mother Dear
* Schoolgirls
* My Heart Belongs to Daddy
* The Story of Three Loves
* Dancing Masters 2 (Hongkong)
* Summer Love
* Galawgaw

1981* Age Doesn't Matter
* Pabling
* Bitagin: Bilibid Boys (special participation)
* Oh My Mama

1980* John and Marsha 4 -Shirley
* Underage - Cecilia

1978* Yakuza Connection

1977* John and Marsha 3 - Shirley

1976* John and Marsha 2 - Shierly

1975* La Fuerza de tigre aka Kill the Tiger
* Mahalin Mo Sana Ako

1974* Somewhere Over the Rainbow
* Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko

1973* John and Marsha - Shirley

1971* My Heart Belongs to Daddy

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