Maricel Soriano

Maricel Soriano

Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress. Dubbed "The Diamond Star", she has been active since 1971, appearing in over a hundred credits in a career spanning fifty-years. Soriano is the third most awarded film actress of all time in the Philippines, holding nineteen Best Actress wins including FAMAS Awards Best Actress and Luna Award for Best Actress.

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Known For

The Law of Revenge

The Law of Revenge

2020 • as Lucinda Pineda / Lucing

Pieces of Paradise

Pieces of Paradise

2023 • as Amanda Barrameda

The General's Daughter

The General's Daughter

2019 • as Nanang Isabelle

Lavender Fields

Lavender Fields

2024 • as Aster Fields

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

2014 • as Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"

Drag Race Philippines

Drag Race Philippines

2022 • as Self - Special Guest Judge

Filmography

2024

Lavender Fields
Lavender Fields
as Aster Fields
TV - Released: 9/2/2024
Rainbow Rumble
Rainbow Rumble
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 7/20/2024

2023

A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!
A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!
Movie - Released: 9/6/2023
In His Mother's Eyes
In His Mother's Eyes
Movie - Released: 11/29/2023
Pieces of Paradise
Pieces of Paradise
as Amanda Barrameda
TV - Released: 7/25/2023
Linlang
Linlang
as Amelia Lualhati
TV - Released: 10/5/2023

2022

Drag Race Philippines
Drag Race Philippines
as Self - Special Guest Judge
TV - Released: 8/17/2022

2020

The Law of Revenge
The Law of Revenge
as Lucinda Pineda / Lucing
TV - Released: 8/17/2020

2019

The Heiress
The Heiress
as Auntie Luna
Movie - Released: 11/27/2019
The General's Daughter
The General's Daughter
as Nanang Isabelle
TV - Released: 1/21/2019

2018

My 2 Mommies
My 2 Mommies
Movie - Released: 5/9/2018

2016

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
as Cora Catacutan
Movie - Released: 1/13/2016

2014

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
as Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"
TV - Released: 6/2/2014

2013

Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
as Pia
Movie - Released: 12/25/2013
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
as Saleslady
Movie - Released: 10/23/2013
Momzillas
Momzillas
as Clara
Movie - Released: 9/18/2013

2012

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
as Female Partner
Movie - Released: 11/28/2012

2011

Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
as Mariel
Movie - Released: 12/25/2011
The Aswang Phenomenon
The Aswang Phenomenon
as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/31/2011

2009

T2
T2
as Claire
Movie - Released: 4/11/2009
Last Supper No. 3
Last Supper No. 3
as Clerk
Movie - Released: 8/14/2009
TV
Florinda
as Florinda Arguelles
TV - Released: 9/7/2009

2007

A Love Story
A Love Story
as Joanna Villanueva
Movie - Released: 8/15/2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
as Eden
Movie - Released: 12/25/2007
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
as Jocelyn Llorente
Movie - Released: 3/31/2007

2006

Inang Yaya
Inang Yaya
as Norma
Movie - Released: 11/29/2006
Numbalikdiwa
Numbalikdiwa
as Portia / Karissa
Movie - Released: 11/3/2006

2005

Vietnam Rose
Vietnam Rose
as Carina Mojica dela Cerna
TV - Released: 9/19/2005

2004

I Will Survive
I Will Survive
as Cynthia
Movie - Released: 5/4/2004

2003

Filipinas
Filipinas
as Yolanda Filipinas
Movie - Released: 12/25/2003

2002

Mano Po
Mano Po
as Vera Go
Movie - Released: 12/25/2002

2001

Mila
Mila
as Mila Cabangon
Movie - Released: 6/27/2001

2000

Tunay na Mahal
Tunay na Mahal
as Casilda
Movie - Released: 6/28/2000
Abandonada
Abandonada
as Gemma
Movie - Released: 11/29/2000

1999

Sa Piling Ng Aswang
Sa Piling Ng Aswang
as Marines
Movie - Released: 12/25/1999
Soltera
Soltera
as Sandra Valdez
Movie - Released: 7/28/1999

1998

Sige, Subukan Mo
Sige, Subukan Mo
as Panyang
Movie - Released: 8/5/1998
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
as Mariel
Movie - Released: 10/14/1998
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
as Doris
Movie - Released: 2/25/1998

1997

Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian
as Roselle
Movie - Released: 3/27/1997
Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is
as Joy
Movie - Released: 12/25/1997
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
as Marietta
Movie - Released: 2/26/1997
Kahit Minsan Lang
Kahit Minsan Lang
as Gloria
Movie - Released: 8/6/1997

1996

Elena's Redemption
Elena's Redemption
as Elena
Movie - Released: 8/7/1996
Ama, Ina, Anak
Ama, Ina, Anak
as Marilen Alvarez
Movie - Released: 2/29/1996
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
as Sally
Movie - Released: 11/20/1996

1995

Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
as Karina Ranchez
Movie - Released: 8/2/1995
Harvest Home
Harvest Home
as Jacinta
Movie - Released: 9/13/1995
Dahas
Dahas
as Luisa
Movie - Released: 12/25/1995
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
as Amanda Moran
Movie - Released: 5/1/1995
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako
as Sendra/Cristy Mondragon
Movie - Released: 1/4/1995

1994

A Separated Woman
A Separated Woman
as Melissa
Movie - Released: 10/12/1994
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
as Terry
Movie - Released: 3/17/1994
Vampira
Vampira
as Paz / Cara
Movie - Released: 10/26/1994
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
as Jessie
Movie - Released: 6/2/1994

1993

Manchichiritchit
Manchichiritchit
as Dorie
Movie - Released: 11/11/1993
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Movie - Released: 3/17/1993

1992

You're the Only One I Have Loved
You're the Only One I Have Loved
as Adela
Movie - Released: 6/4/1992
Dobol Dribol
Dobol Dribol
as Estefan
Movie - Released: 7/22/1992

1991

Leon at Tigre
Leon at Tigre
as Alice
Movie - Released: 3/16/1991
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
as Malou
Movie - Released: 12/4/1991
John en Marsha ngayon '91
John en Marsha ngayon '91
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Movie - Released: 1/16/1991

1989

Gorio en Tekla
Gorio en Tekla
as Gorio / Gregory
Movie - Released: 1/19/1989
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
as Donna
Movie - Released: 7/5/1989
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
Movie - Released: 2/8/1989

1988

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
as Inday / Super Inday
Movie - Released: 6/23/1988
Babaing Hampaslupa
Babaing Hampaslupa
as Remedios
Movie - Released: 5/11/1988
Stupid Cupid
Stupid Cupid
as Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
Movie - Released: 1/14/1988
Tomorrow Is Still Mine
Tomorrow Is Still Mine
as Carmela
Movie - Released: 8/4/1988
Taray at Teroy
Taray at Teroy
as Estela "Taray" Caluglog
Movie - Released: 2/25/1988

1987

Maria Went To Town!
Maria Went To Town!
as Maria / Marie / Mary
Movie - Released: 8/21/1987
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
as Angeli
Movie - Released: 10/16/1987
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Movie - Released: 2/25/1987

1986

When I Fall In Love
When I Fall In Love
Movie - Released: 3/14/1986
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig
as Belinda / Tentay
Movie - Released: 5/1/1986
The Graduates
The Graduates
Movie - Released: 4/3/1986
John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika
John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika
Movie - Released: 2/28/1986
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
as Ana
Movie - Released: 1/30/1986
Batang Quiapo
Batang Quiapo
as Maria
Movie - Released: 10/16/1986
Inday Inday sa Balitaw
Inday Inday sa Balitaw
as Inday
Movie - Released: 8/28/1986
Payaso
Payaso
Movie - Released: 12/25/1986

1985

Hinugot sa Langit
Hinugot sa Langit
as Carmen Castro
Movie - Released: 6/6/1985
Inday Bote
Inday Bote
as Inday Vargas
Movie - Released: 8/15/1985
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
as Cathy
Movie - Released: 11/28/1985
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
Movie - Released: 1/18/1985
I Have Three Hands
I Have Three Hands
as Bridgette
Movie - Released: 9/11/1985
Pahiram ng Ligaya
Pahiram ng Ligaya
Movie - Released: 7/3/1985

1984

Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
as Amy
Movie - Released: 10/12/1984
Daddy's Little Darlings
Daddy's Little Darlings
as Honey
Movie - Released: 6/15/1984
Selfish Desires
Selfish Desires
as Clarissa Rosales
Movie - Released: 6/28/1984
Teenage Marriage
Teenage Marriage
Movie - Released: 8/16/1984
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
Movie - Released: 4/14/1984

1983

To Mama with Love
To Mama with Love
as Sabrina
Movie - Released: 5/6/1983
Daddy Knows Best
Daddy Knows Best
Movie - Released: 11/3/1983
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
as Shayne Rodrigo
Movie - Released: 8/11/1983
Pepe en Pilar
Pepe en Pilar
as Pilar
Movie - Released: 6/17/1983
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Movie - Released: 12/2/1983
Summer Holiday
Summer Holiday
Movie - Released: 6/9/1983
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Movie - Released: 3/11/1983
Parang Kailan Lang
Parang Kailan Lang
Movie - Released: 4/8/1983

1982

My Heart Belongs To Daddy
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Movie - Released: 2/18/1982
Mother Dear
Mother Dear
as Via
Movie - Released: 6/4/1982
Story of Three Loves
Story of Three Loves
Movie - Released: 10/10/1982
Galawgaw
Galawgaw
as Olga
Movie - Released: 3/12/1982
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
Movie - Released: 9/18/1982
Schoolgirls
Schoolgirls
as Ella
Movie - Released: 1/29/1982
Hindi Kita Malimot
Hindi Kita Malimot
as Celia
Movie - Released: 7/16/1982
I Love You, I Hate You
I Love You, I Hate You
as Ditas
Movie - Released: 12/3/1982
No Other Love
No Other Love
Movie - Released: 8/13/1982
Boystown
Boystown
Movie - Released: 11/15/1982
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Movie - Released: 12/25/1982

1981

Age Doesn't Matter
Age Doesn't Matter
Movie - Released: 2/27/1981
Bilibid Boys
Bilibid Boys
as Steve's Friend
Movie - Released: 1/16/1981
Summer Love
Summer Love
Movie - Released: 9/25/1981
Pabling
Pabling
as Maya
Movie - Released: 7/17/1981
Oh, My Mama
Oh, My Mama
Movie - Released: 5/8/1981
Estong Balisong
Estong Balisong
Movie - Released: 7/16/1981

1980

Under-age
Under-age
as Cecilia
Movie - Released: 10/17/1980
Dolphy's Angels
Dolphy's Angels
Movie - Released: 3/20/1980
John & Marsha '80
John & Marsha '80
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Movie - Released: 5/29/1980

1979

Dancing Master
Dancing Master
Movie - Released: 5/31/1979

1978

Yakuza Contract
Yakuza Contract
Movie - Released: 9/21/1978

1977

John & Marsha '77
John & Marsha '77
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Movie - Released: 10/14/1977
Omeng Satanasia
Omeng Satanasia
Movie - Released: 4/29/1977
Sgt. Dalanon
Sgt. Dalanon
Movie - Released: 8/26/1977

1976

Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Movie - Released: 1/9/1976

1975

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Movie - Released: 4/12/1975
Son of Fung Ku
Son of Fung Ku
Movie - Released: 7/4/1975
Tiger Force
Tiger Force
Movie - Released: 1/30/1975
Lady Luck
Lady Luck
Movie - Released: 2/5/1975

1974

John & Marsha
John & Marsha
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Movie - Released: 6/23/1974
Your Memory is My World
Your Memory is My World
Movie - Released: 6/23/1974

1973

Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Movie - Released: 9/13/1973
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell
Movie - Released: 12/22/1973

1971

My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Movie - Released: 6/5/1971

Unknown

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