Mercedes Cabral

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Mercedes Cabral
Mercedes Cabral at the 69th Venice International Film Festival, September 2012.jpg
Mercedes Cabral in 2012
Born
Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral

(1986-08-10) August 10, 1986 (age 38)
Manila, Philippines
Education University of the Philippines Diliman (B.A.) [1]
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present

Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in arthouse and independent films, [2] she has appeared in numerous international productions. [3] [4] Cabral has received a selection of accolades, including a World Premieres Film Festival Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award.

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Filmography

Television / Digital series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya Myrna ABS-CBN
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Giana [14]
Luna Blanca Mariett [15] GMA Network
2012–2013 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Kim
2013 Bayan Ko Eliza Bauer GMA News TV
Cassandra: Warrior Angel Camilla / Hunyango TV5
Katipunan Teresa Magbanua GMA Network
2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Saling
2015 Karelasyon Jasmin
Ningning Evaporada "Eva" Herrera ABS-CBN
2016Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk)Josephine [16] MBC Drama
The Greatest Love Greta Ramirez / Clarissa Ramirez ABS-CBN
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Aurora Dumaguit
Hanggang Saan Carolina Dela Guerra
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Mia Bartolome
2019 The General's Daughter Gabriela "Cinco" Sta. Ana
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine BrackenHerself/Lucia Rizal iWant
2020 A Soldier's Heart ABS-CBN
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Agatha Delos Santos Kapamilya Channel
2022 2 Good 2 Be True Abegail Rosales
2023ReTox: 2 Be ContinuedTeresa Baquiran YouTube
2023 ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer Kapamilya Channel
2023–2024 Batang Quiapo Lena Cortez

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Mercedes Cabral
Award [a] Year [b] Recipient(s)CategoryResultRef.
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 TransitBest Acting Ensemble [c] Won [17]
Gawad Urian Awards 2011Gayuma Best Actress Nominated [18]
2016 Da Dog ShowNominated [19]
Golden Screen Awards 2012 Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)Nominated [20]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 Oro Best Supporting Actress Nominated [21]
Best Acting EnsembleWon
Star Awards for Movies 2017 Oro Best Supporting ActressNominated [22]
World Premieres Film Festival 2015An Kubo sa KawayanBest Performance by an ActressWon [23]
Young Critics Circle 2010Biyaheng LupaBest PerformanceNominated
2016Da Dog ShowNominated [24]
An Kubo sa KawayanNominated
2017 Ma' Rosa Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
  2. ↑ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  3. ↑ shared with Irma Adlawan, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez

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  8. ↑ Villasanta, Boy (September 4, 2010). "Cannes actress Mercedes Cabral bolts out of bold mold". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  9. ↑ Calderon, Ricky (July 7, 2010). "Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral stars in three Cinemalaya entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  10. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 10, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral excited about attending Venice filmfest with Nora Aunor and other Thy Womb co-stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
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  11. ↑ Sibonga, Glen P. (November 26, 2011). "Mercedes Cabral says she will not stop making indie films even if she becomes a success in mainstream movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  12. ↑ Jimenez, Jocelyn (November 10, 2011). "Mercedes Cabral says winning an acting award isn't her priority". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  13. ↑ Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (April 20, 2013). "Mercedes Cabral: An Actress By Accident!". Manila Bulletin (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Mercedes Cabral penetrates mainstream TV". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). February 19, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - "Mercedes praises Zanjoe for being a gentleman". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Buan-Deveza, Reyma (May 23, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral still hurting over Hiyas delay?". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  15. ↑ Pumaloy, Rey (May 16, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral expresses disappointment over shelved Kapamilya series; finds Nora Aunor very down to earth". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  16. ↑ Philippine Daily Inquirer (June 10, 2016). Mercedes Cabral stars in Kuwaiti soap.
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  21. ↑ "MMFF withdraws FPJ award from 'Oro'". The Philippine Star. January 3, 2017. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
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  24. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (April 4, 2016). "Lou Veloso-starrer Da Dog Show named Best Film by Young Critics Circle". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
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