Celia Rodriguez

Celia Rodriguez

Maria Cecilia Rodriguez (born March 17, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi, The Passionate Strangers, Lilet and Magnifico. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie Bulaklak Sa City Jail (1984). Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 1950s, appearing in Sa Ngalan Ng Espada (1958), and Shirley, My Darling (1958). She performed in movies such as Lilet, released in 1971, Super Gee (1973) and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976). She was known as the original Valentina in Darna movies. She was included in the GMA-7 TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? (2007) and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! (2011) starringDingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.

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2023

Stolen Life
Stolen Life
as Azon Rigor
TV - Released: 11/13/2023
Batang Quiapo
Batang Quiapo
as Pilar Guerrero
TV - Released: 2/13/2023

2020

Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
as Zenaida Agpangan
TV - Released: 1/27/2020

2017

Haplos
Haplos
as Biring Alonzo
TV - Released: 7/10/2017

2013

Ganito Kami Muli
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie - Released: 1/1/2013
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
as Pandora
TV - Released: 4/22/2013
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
as Doña Hilaria Buenaventura
TV - Released: 9/30/2013

2012

My Kontrabida Girl
My Kontrabida Girl
Movie - Released: 3/14/2012
Coffee Prince
Coffee Prince
as Mamita Ochoa
TV - Released: 10/8/2012
TV
Broken Vow
as Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro
TV - Released: 2/6/2012

2011

Tamawo
Tamawo
as Aling Epang
Movie - Released: 12/25/2011
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
as Epang (segment "Tamawo")
Movie - Released: 12/25/2011
I Heart You, Pare!
I Heart You, Pare!
as Marita Castillo
TV - Released: 2/7/2011
Iglot
Iglot
as lola Idang Salvador
TV - Released: 8/29/2011

2010

I'll Be There
I'll Be There
as Mrs. Conching Collins
Movie - Released: 6/16/2010
Basahang Ginto
Basahang Ginto
as Marina Vergara
TV - Released: 5/24/2010

2009

Movie
Fuschia
as Priscilla
Movie - Released: 4/29/2009
Tarot
Tarot
as Lola Nena
Movie - Released: 8/26/2009
TV
All About Eve
as Concepcion Gonzales
TV - Released: 3/9/2009
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
as Laurenna Alcaraz
TV - Released: 2/2/2009

2007

TV
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
as Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon
TV - Released: 7/2/2007

2006

Ligalig
Ligalig
as Martha
Movie - Released: 12/25/2006
TV
Just to See You Again
as Olmypia Van Helden
TV - Released: 11/6/2006
TV
Noel
TV - Released: 4/24/2006

2005

Darna
Darna
as Braguda
TV - Released: 4/4/2005

2004

Naglalayag
Naglalayag
as Mrs. Roces
Movie - Released: 6/23/2004

2003

Magnifico
Magnifico
as Ka Doring
Movie - Released: 1/29/2003

2002

Bituin
Bituin
as Doña Virginia Gaston
TV - Released: 9/23/2002

2001

Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
as Nena
TV - Released: 3/12/2001

2000

TV
May Bukas Pa
as Conchita Suarez
TV - Released: 4/24/2000

1999

Bullet
Bullet
Movie - Released: 7/9/1999
TV
Rio Del Mar
as Candida
TV - Released: 2/15/1999

1998

TV
Halik Sa Apoy
as Tuding
TV - Released: 8/10/1998

1997

Secrets of Madonna
Secrets of Madonna
as Viring
Movie - Released: 2/21/1997
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
as Corinne Balmaceda
Movie - Released: 11/19/1997

1985

Sanay
Sanay
Movie - Released: 7/10/1985

1984

Bulaklak sa City Jail
Bulaklak sa City Jail
as Luna
Movie - Released: 12/25/1984
Bagets
Bagets
as Ermat
Movie - Released: 2/1/1984
Movie
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
as Myrna's mother
Movie - Released: 2/16/1984
Hayop sa Sarap
Hayop sa Sarap
Movie - Released: 10/26/1984

1983

Angkinin Mo Ako
Angkinin Mo Ako
Movie - Released: 5/19/1983
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Movie - Released: 3/11/1983

1982

Mother Dear
Mother Dear
as Nilda
Movie - Released: 6/4/1982
Palengke Queen
Palengke Queen
Movie - Released: 3/20/1982
Diary of Cristina Gaston
Diary of Cristina Gaston
as Donya Madonna
Movie - Released: 9/24/1982
Anak
Anak
as Gloria
Movie - Released: 7/30/1982
First Kiss, First Love
First Kiss, First Love
Movie - Released: 2/4/1982

1981

Bantay-Salakay
Bantay-Salakay
Movie - Released: 1/8/1981
Macho Gigolo
Macho Gigolo
as Charisma
Movie - Released: 3/20/1981
Pabling
Pabling
as Paloma
Movie - Released: 7/17/1981
Kapitan Kidlat
Kapitan Kidlat
Movie - Released: 12/25/1981
Bilibid Boys
Bilibid Boys
as Steve's Mother
Movie - Released: 1/16/1981

1980

Angela Markado
Angela Markado
as Rona
Movie - Released: 11/7/1980
Aguila
Aguila
as Margo
Movie - Released: 2/14/1980
Darna and Ding
Darna and Ding
as Lei Ming
Movie - Released: 2/8/1980
Under-age
Under-age
Movie - Released: 10/17/1980
Katorse
Katorse
Movie - Released: 7/23/1980

1979

Iskandalo
Iskandalo
Movie - Released: 7/13/1979
Tonyong Bayawak
Tonyong Bayawak
as The Witch
Movie - Released: 10/15/1979
Roberta
Roberta
as Bella
Movie - Released: 7/5/1979
Darna, Kuno?
Darna, Kuno?
Movie - Released: 3/29/1979
Star?
Star?
as Vina Amor
Movie - Released: 12/4/1979
Movie
Tomcat
Movie - Released: 6/22/1979

1978

Bomba Star
Bomba Star
as Estrella Montana
Movie - Released: 7/18/1978

1977

The Enforcer and the Pussycats
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Movie - Released: 2/25/1977
Movie
Maligno
as Blanca Garchitorena
Movie - Released: 6/23/1977

1976

Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
as Mylene Mineros
Movie - Released: 5/14/1976
Divino
Divino
Movie - Released: 9/3/1976
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
Movie - Released: 10/22/1976
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Movie - Released: 9/10/1976

1975

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Movie - Released: 8/15/1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie - Released: 9/21/1975

1974

Movie
La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw
Movie - Released: 11/29/1974
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Movie - Released: 11/1/1974
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Movie - Released: 9/14/1974
The Devil's Daughter
The Devil's Daughter
Movie - Released: 11/21/1974
Movie
World of Awe and Dread
as Stella
Movie - Released: 5/17/1974
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
Movie - Released: 1/13/1974
Kampanerang Kuba
Kampanerang Kuba
as Tating
Movie - Released: 3/29/1974

1973

Super Gee
Super Gee
Movie - Released: 10/19/1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as The Spiderwoman
Movie - Released: 8/24/1973
Si Popeye, Atbp
Si Popeye, Atbp
Movie - Released: 12/22/1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Fly, Darna, Fly!
as Babaing Ahas
Movie - Released: 3/23/1973

1971

Lilet
Lilet
as Lilet
Movie - Released: 1/29/1971

1966

Wanted: Johnny L
Wanted: Johnny L
Movie - Released: 7/28/1966
Movie
The Passionate Strangers
as Lydia Transmonte
Movie - Released: 4/20/1966

1964

The Blood Drinkers
The Blood Drinkers
as Tanya
Movie - Released: 11/6/1964

1961

Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
as (segment "Noche Azul")
Movie - Released: 3/13/1961