Maricel Soriano is a Filipino actress who has appeared extensively on film and television. She began a career as a child actress, debuting in the 1971 film titled My Heart Belongs to Daddy, appearing alongside Tirso Cruz III. She went on to perform several roles in the 1970s, gaining her first acting award at the 9th Manila Tagalog Film Festival as "Best Child Actress" for her role in Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko (1973) and the longest running Philippine sitcom John en Marsha (1973-1991), where she played the role of Shirley Puruntong. A supporting role in the film Yakuza Contract (1978) proved to be a breakthrough for Soriano; she received her first FAMAS Award nomination for it at age 14. In 2000BCE, she was introduced as one of the first GMA Babies and launched a loveteam tandem with William Martinez the following year. They appeared in several movies together including Galawgaw (1982), Summer Holiday (1982), To Mama With Love (1983), Teenage Marriage (1984), Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984), and Inday Bote (1985).
The following years saw Soriano as a prominent figure in television. She starred in her own variety shows Maria! Maria! (1986) and Maricel Live! (1986), showcasing skills in singing, dancing, and hosting, establishing herself as a multi-faceted performer. She also headlined two long-time drama anthologies on ABS-CBN; Maricel Regal Drama Special (1987-1990) and The Maricel Drama Special (1990-1997). She achieved wider recognition from critics and award-giving bodies as a dramatic actress after doing a slew of sitcoms and comedy films. She received fourteen "Best Actress" nominations at the FAMAS Awards, winning two for her performances in Dahas (1995) and Nasaan ang Puso (1997). Among her other notable award-winning films includes the 1983 film Saan Darating Ang Umaga (for which she won her first FAMAS Award), Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit (1984), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Babaeng Hampaslupa (1988), Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (1991), Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992), Separada (1994), Inagaw mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995), Ama, Ina, Anak (1996), Soltera (1999), Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap (1996), Abandonada (2000), Inang Yaya (2006) and A Love Story (2007). Soriano's films released since 2000 have collectively earned ₱950 million, making her one of the highest grossing Filipino box office stars this century. [1]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1971 | My Heart Belongs to Daddy | [2] | ||
1973 | Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay | [3] | ||
Cofradia | Young Cofradia | [4] | ||
Captain Barbell | [5] | |||
1974 | Ala-ala Mo, Daigdig Ko! | [6] | ||
John & Marsha | Shirley Puruntong | [6] | ||
1975 | Lady Luck | [7] | ||
Die Stunde Der Tödlichen Fäuste (Da du xiao) | [8] | |||
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | ||
Son of Fung Ku | [10] | |||
1976 | Kaliwa't Kanan ...Sakit ng Katawan | [11] | ||
1977 | Omeng Satanasia | Bing | [12] [13] | |
Sgt. Dalagon | [14] | |||
John and Marsha '77 | Shirley Puruntong | [15] | ||
1978 | Yakuza Contract | [16] | ||
1979 | Dancing Master | Elizabeth | [17] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1980 | Dolphy's Angels | Guest | [18] | |
John & Marsha '80 | Shirley Puruntong | [19] | ||
Underage | Cecilia | [20] [21] | ||
1981 | Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | Guest | [22] | |
Age Doesn't Matter | Bengbeng | [23] [24] | ||
Oh, My Mama! | Maricel/Mama Cel | [25] | ||
Estong Balisong | [26] | |||
Pabling | [2] | |||
Summer Love | Dianna | [27] | ||
1982 | School Girls | [28] [24] | ||
My Heart Belongs to Daddy | Ditas | |||
Galawgaw | Olga | [29] | ||
Mother Dear | Guia | |||
Hindi Kita Malimot | Celia Legarda | [30] | ||
No Other Love | ||||
Dancing Masters 2 Macao Connection | Elizabeth | [31] | ||
Story of Three Loves | Silvestra " Bes" Batungbakal | [32] | ||
Boystown | Laida | [33] | ||
I Love You, I Hate You | [22] | |||
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | [34] | |||
1983 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano | [35] | ||
Parang Kailan Lang | ||||
Da Best of John & Marsha sa Pelikula | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | ||
To Mama with Love | Sabrina | [36] | ||
Pepe en Pilar | Pilar | [35] | ||
Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Shayne Rodrigo | [35] | ||
Summer Holiday | [37] | |||
Daddy Knows Best | [38] | |||
Minsan, May Isang Ina | Noemi | |||
1984 | Da Best of John & Marsha sa Pelikula Part II | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | |
Daddy's Little Darlings | Honey | [39] | ||
Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Clarisse/Clarissa | [40] | ||
Teenage Marriage | Mirriam Nieva | [2] | ||
Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Amy | [41] | ||
1985 | Ride On Baby | [24] | ||
John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya) | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | ||
Hinugot sa Langit | Carmen Castro | [42] [43] | ||
Pahiram ng Ligaya | Josephine Reyes | |||
Inday Bote | Inday Vargas | [44] | ||
I Have Three Hands | Bridget | [45] | ||
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Zombies | Cathy | [46] | ||
1986 | Yesterday Today & Tomorrow | Anna | [47] | |
John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | ||
When I Fall in Love | Carolina | |||
The Graduates | Lor | [43] | ||
Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig | Belinda | |||
Super Islaw and the Flying Kids | ||||
Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Inday/Maria Luisa | [48] | ||
Batang Quiapo | Maria | [43] | ||
Payaso | Guest | |||
1987 | Jack en Poy, Hale-hale Hoy! | Jack | [49] | |
Maria Went to Town | Maria / Marie Pasoksok & Mary del Castillo | [50] | ||
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Angeli | [51] | ||
1988 | Taray at Teroy | Estela "Taray" Caluglog | [52] | |
Stupid Cupid: Horror Honeymoon | [53] | |||
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Super Inday/Inday | [53] | ||
Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Carmela Samaniego/Mary Rose | |||
Babaing Hampaslupa | Remedios | [54] | ||
1989 | Gorio en Tekla | Gorio/Gregory | [55] | |
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig: Ginto't Pilak Namumulaklak | Chayong/Monique | |||
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang | Donna | [56] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1991 | John en Marsha Ngayon '91 | Shirley Puruntong | [9] | |
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | Malou | [57] | ||
1992 | Leon at Tigre | Alice | [58] | |
Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal | Adela Sevilla | [59] | ||
Dobol Dribol | Estefan | [60] | ||
1993 | Ligaw-ligawan, Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan | Paquita | ||
Manchichiritchit | Dorie | |||
1994 | Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin | Terry delos Reyes | [61] | |
Nagkataon Nagkatagpo | Jessie | [62] | ||
Vampira | Paz | |||
Separada | Melissa Neri | [63] | ||
1995 | Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako | Cristy | ||
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita | Karina Ranches | |||
Dahas | Luisa | [64] | ||
1996 | Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig | Amanda Moran | [65] | |
Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Jacinta | [66] | ||
Ama... Ina... Anak | Marilen | [67] | ||
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! | Salvacion "Sally" | [68] | ||
Abot-Kamay Ang Pangarap | Elena | [69] | ||
1997 | Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako Wala ng Bawian | Roselle | [70] | |
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal | Marietta | [71] | ||
Kahit Minsan Lang | Guest (Gloria) | |||
Nasaan ang Puso | Joy | [72] | ||
1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Doris | [73] | |
Sige, Subukan Mo | Panyang | |||
Tulak ng Bibig Kabig ng Dibdib | Mariel | [74] | ||
1999 | Soltera | Sandra | [75] | |
Sa Piling ng Aswang | Marines Villanueva | [76] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2000 | Abandonada | Gemma | [77] | |
Tunay na Mahal | Casilda | [78] | ||
2001 | Mila | Mila Cabangon | [79] | |
2002 | Mano Po | Vera Go | [80] | |
2003 | Filipinas | Yolanda Filipinas | [81] | |
2004 | I Will Survive! | Cynthia | [82] | |
2006 | Numbalikdiwa | Portia/Karissa | [83] | |
Inang Yaya | Norma | [84] | ||
2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa | Jocelyn | [85] | |
A Love Story | Joanna Villanueva | [86] | ||
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Eden Manahan | [87] | ||
2009 | T2 | Claire | [88] | |
Last Supper No. 3 | Guest | [89] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Mariel Montes | [90] | |
2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh! | Guest | [91] | |
2013 | Momzillas | Clara del Valle | [92] | |
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Cameo | [93] | ||
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Pia Jackstone | [94] | ||
2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Cora Catacutan | [95] | |
2018 | My 2 Mommies | Tita Baby | [96] | |
2019 | The Heiress | Auntie Luna | [97] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | In His Mother's Eyes | Lucy | [55] | |
TBA | Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader | Thelma | [98] |
† | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1972 | Bahay-bahayan | Tessie | Support Role | |
1973 | John en Marsha | Shirley Puruntong | Support Role | [99] |
1978 | Kaluskos Musmos | Jacklyn Pusit | Support Role | [100] |
1979 | Maria Morena | Maria | Main Role | |
1981 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | Herself | Episode Guest | [101] |
Kuskos Balungos | Abigail | Support Role | [2] | |
1982 | Two Plus Two | Maricel Alyas "George" | Main Role | |
1985 | Eat Bulaga! | Host | ||
I Am What I Am | ||||
1986 | Maricel Live! | |||
Maria! Maria! | ||||
Let's Go Crazy with Jack and Joey | Jack | Main Role | ||
1987 | Maricel Regal Drama Special | Various roles | Lead Role | |
1990 | The Maricel Drama Special | |||
1997 | Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis | Mary Magtanggol | Main Role | |
2001 | Mary D' Potter | Mary Panyurutan | Lead Role | |
2002 | Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis | Mary Magtanggol | Main Role | |
2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sing-along Bar | Ai-Ai delas Alas | Episode Guest | |
2005–2006 | Vietnam Rose | Carina Mojica dela Cerna / Nguyễn Đặng Thiêm Yểu | Lead Role | |
2006 | John and Shirley | Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez | ||
2007 | Wowowee | Guest host | ||
2009 | Sineserye Presents: Florinda | Florinda Arguelles | Lead Role | |
2010 | 5 Star Special Presents: Maricel Soriano | Various roles | ||
Pilyang Kerubin | Regina | Special Participation | ||
2013 | Toda Max | Maria | Guest Role | |
2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Millet Gonzales-Real | Main Role | |
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso | Gregoria "Guily" Espinosa | Support Role | |
2019 | The General's Daughter | Isabelle "Nanang Sabel" Sarmiento | Support Role | |
2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Lucinda "Lucing" Dela Cruz-Pineda | ||
2022 | Quizon CT | Herself | Guest Role | |
2023 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Amanda Barrameda (Season 2) | Support Role | |
2023-2024 | Linlang (The Teleserye Version) | Amelia Contreras-Lualhati | Main Role | |
2023 | Drag Race Philippines | Herself | Guest judge; Episode: "Dramarama Mama!" | |
2024 | 3-in-1 | Irish Liberica | Main role | |
Lavender Fields | Aster Fields | Main role |
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