Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 17, 1938 (age 88)

Place of Birth

Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Also Known As

Maria Cecilia Rodriguez

IMDb

Celia Rodriguez

Biography

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.

Filmography

2025FilmKontrabida Academyas History Teacher 2025FilmMudrasta: Ang Beking Inaas Madam Evita Santillanes 2023TVStolen Lifeas Azon Rigor 2023TVBatang Quiapoas Pilar Guerrero 2020TVAnak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Bidayas Zenaida Agpangan 2017TVHaplosas Biring Alonzo 2013TVMagkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?as Doña Hilaria Buenaventura 2013TVHome Sweet Homeas Pandora 2013FilmGanito Kami Muli 2012TVCoffee Princeas Mamita Ochoa 2012FilmMy Kontrabida Girl 2012TVBroken Vowas Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro 2011FilmTamawoas Aling Epang 2011FilmShake, Rattle & Roll 13as Epang (segment "Tamawo")2011TVIglotas lola Idang Salvador 2011TVI Heart You, Pare!as Marita Castillo 2010FilmI'll Be Thereas Mrs. Conching Collins 2010TVBasahang Gintoas Marina Vergara 2009FilmTarotas Lola Nena 2009FilmFuschiaas Priscilla 2009TVAll About Eveas Concepcion Gonzales 2009TVAng Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyangas Laurenna Alcaraz 2007TVMga Mata ni Anghelitaas Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon 2006FilmLigaligas Martha 2006TVJust to See You Againas Olmypia Van Helden 2006TVNoel 2005TVDarnaas Braguda 2004FilmSilent Passageas Mrs. Roces 2003FilmMagnificoas Ka Doring 2002TVBituinas Doña Virginia Gaston 2001TVBiglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibolas Nena 2000TVKakabakaba 2000TVMay Bukas Paas Conchita Suarez 1999FilmBullet 1999TVRio Del Maras Candida 1998TVHalik Sa Apoyas Tuding 1997FilmIkaw Pala Ang Mahal Koas Corinne Balmaceda 1997FilmMadonna's Secretas Viring 1985FilmSanay 1984FilmFlowers of the City Jailas Luna 1984FilmHayop sa Sarap 1984FilmDapat Ka Bang Mahalin?as Myrna's mother 1984FilmBagetsas Ermat 1983FilmAngkinin Mo Ako 1983FilmAng Boyfriend Kong Kano 1982FilmDiary of Cristina Gastonas Donya Madonna 1982FilmAnakas Gloria 1982FilmMother Dearas Nilda 1982FilmPalengke Queen 1982FilmFirst Kiss, First Love 1981FilmKapitan Kidlat 1981FilmPablingas Paloma 1981FilmMacho Gigoloas Charisma 1981FilmBilibid Boysas Steve's Mother 1981FilmBantay-Salakay 1980FilmAngela Markadoas Rona 1980FilmUnder-age 1980FilmFourteen 1980FilmAguilaas Margo 1980FilmDarna and Dingas Lei Ming 1979FilmStar?as Vina Amor 1979FilmTonyong Bayawakas The Witch 1979FilmIskandalo 1979FilmRobertaas Bella 1979FilmTomcat 1979FilmDarna, Kuno?1978FilmBomba Staras Estrella Montana 1977FilmEvil Spiritas Blanca Garchitorena 1977FilmThe Enforcer and the Pussycats 1976FilmSapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang 1976FilmMga Rosas sa Putikan 1976FilmDivino 1976FilmMrs. Eva Fonda, 16as Mylene Mineros 1975FilmKarugtong Ang Kahapon 1975FilmMay Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi 1974FilmLa Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw 1974FilmThe Devil's Daughter 1974FilmBad Example: I Have Seven Wives 1974FilmSumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!1974FilmWorld of Awe and Dreadas Stella 1974FilmKampanerang Kubaas Tating 1974FilmWhy Blood is the Color of the Night 1973FilmSi Popeye, Atbp 1973FilmSuper Gee 1973FilmZoom, Zoom, Superman!as The Spiderwoman 1973FilmFly, Darna, Fly!as Babaing Ahas 1971FilmLiletas Lilet 1966FilmWanted: Johnny L 1966FilmThe Passionate Strangersas Lydia Transmonte 1964FilmThe Blood Drinkersas Tanya 1961FilmKonsiyerto ng Kamatayanas (segment "Noche Azul")