Maricel Soriano
Biography
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.
Known For
TV
Lavender Fields
Aster Fields
2024
TV
The General's Daughter
Nanang Isabelle
2019
TV
Pieces of Paradise
Amanda Barrameda
2023
TV
The Law of Revenge
Lucinda Pineda / Lucing
2020
TV
Linlang
Amelia Lualhati
2023
TV
Vietnam Rose
Carina Mojica dela Cerna
2005
TV
Drag Race Philippines
Self - Guest Judge
2022
TV
Rainbow Rumble
Self - Contestant
2024
TV
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"
2014
TV
Florinda
Florinda Arguelles
2009
Film
Batang Quiapo
Maria
1986
Film
Meet, Greet & Bye
Baby Facundo
2025
Film
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Pia
2013
Film
Clown
1986
Film
Harvest Home
Jacinta
1995
Film
Mila
Mila Cabangon
2001
Film
T2
Claire
2009
Film
Tiger Force
1975
Film
Estong Balisong
1981
Film
Separada
Melissa
1994
Filmography
2025FilmCall My Manager: Pilot Episodes2025FilmMeet, Greet & Byeas Baby Facundo2025FilmFirst Lightas Linda Dela Cruz2024TVLavender Fieldsas Aster Fields2024TVRainbow Rumbleas Self - Contestant2023FilmIn His Mother's Eyes2023TVLinlangas Amelia Lualhati2023FilmA Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!2023TVPieces of Paradiseas Amanda Barrameda2022TVDrag Race Philippinesas Self - Guest Judge2020TVThe Law of Revengeas Lucinda Pineda / Lucing2019FilmThe Heiressas Luna2019TVThe General's Daughteras Nanang Isabelle2018FilmMy 2 Mommiesas Tita Baby2016FilmLumayo Ka Nga Sa Akinas Cora Catacutan2014TVAng Dalawang Mrs. Realas Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"2013FilmGirl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboyas Pia2013FilmBekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Bekias Saleslady2013FilmMomzillasas Clara2012FilmD' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?as Female Partner2011FilmYesterday Today Tomorrowas Mariel2011FilmThe Aswang Phenomenonas Herself2009TVFlorindaas Florinda Arguelles2009FilmLast Supper No. 3as Clerk2009FilmT2as Claire2007FilmBahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!as Eden2007FilmA Love Storyas Joanna Villanueva2007FilmParaiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asaas Jocelyn Llorente2006FilmInang Yayaas Norma2006FilmNumbalikdiwaas Portia / Karissa2006TVJohn en Shirleyas Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez2005TVVietnam Roseas Carina Mojica dela Cerna2004FilmI Will Surviveas Cynthia2003FilmFilipinasas Yolanda Filipinas2002FilmMano Poas Vera Go2001FilmMilaas Mila Cabangon2000FilmAbandonedas Gemma2000FilmTunay na Mahalas Casilda1999FilmSa Piling Ng Aswangas Marines1999FilmSolteraas Sandra Valdez1998FilmTulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdibas Mariel1998FilmSige, Subukan Moas Panyang1998FilmKung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!as Doris1997FilmNasaan ang Pusoas Joy1997FilmKahit Minsan Langas Gloria1997FilmSabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawianas Roselle1997FilmMinsan Lamang Magmamahalas Marietta1996FilmKung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!as Sally1996FilmElena's Redemptionas Elena1996FilmFather, Mother, Childas Marilen Alvarez1995FilmDahasas Luisa1995FilmIkaw Pa... Eh Love Kitaas Karina Ranchez1995FilmHarvest Homeas Jacinta1995FilmAng Tange Kong Pag-ibigas Amanda Moran1995FilmPustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Akoas Sendra/Cristy Mondragon1994FilmVampiraas Paz / Cara1994FilmSeparadaas Melissa1994FilmNagkataon...Nagkatagpoas Jessie1994FilmI Will Only Love You Onceas Terry1993FilmManchichiritchitas Dorie1993FilmLigaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan1992FilmDobol Dribolas Estefan1992FilmYou're the Only One I Lovedas Adela1991FilmDinampot Ka Lang sa Putikas Malou1991FilmLeon at Tigreas Alice1991FilmJohn en Marsha: Ngayong '91as Shirley J. Puruntong1989FilmKung Maibabalik Ko Langas Donna1989FilmMga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig1989FilmGorio en Teklaas Gorio / Gregory1988FilmSa Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukasas Carmela1988FilmSuper Inday And The Golden Bibeas Inday / Super Inday1988FilmBabaing Hampaslupaas Remedios1988FilmTaray at Teroyas Estela "Taray" Caluglog1988FilmStupid Cupidas Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")1987FilmEnvyas Angeli1987FilmMaria Went To Town!as Maria / Marie / Mary1987FilmJack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!1986FilmClown1986FilmBatang Quiapoas Maria1986FilmInday Inday sa Balitawas Inday1986FilmHorsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidigas Belinda / Tentay1986FilmThe Graduates1986FilmWhen I Fall In Love1986FilmJohn en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerikaas Shirley Puruntong1986FilmYesterday, Today & Tomorrowas Ana1985FilmThe Tales of Grandmother Basyangas Cathy1985FilmI Have Three Handsas Bridgette1985FilmInday Boteas Inday Vargas1985FilmPahiram ng Ligaya1985FilmWrenched From Heavenas Carmen Castro1985FilmJohn en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya1984FilmThe Daughters of Waray and Bidayas Amy1984FilmTeenage Marriage1984FilmSelfish Desiresas Clarissa Rosales1984FilmDaddy's Little Darlingsas Honey1984FilmDa Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula1983FilmOnce, There Was a Motheras Noemi1983FilmDaddy Knows Best1983FilmWhere Will the Morning Come?as Shayne Rodrigo1983FilmPepe en Pilaras Pilar1983FilmSummer Holiday1983FilmTo Mama with Loveas Sabrina1983FilmParang Kailan Lang1983FilmAng Boyfriend Kong Kano1982FilmSanta Claus is Coming to Town1982FilmI Love You, I Hate Youas Ditas1982FilmBoystown1982FilmStory of Three Loves1982FilmDancing Master 2: Macao Connection1982FilmNo Other Love1982FilmI Can't Forget Youas Celia1982FilmMother Dearas Via1982FilmGalawgawas Olga1982FilmMy Heart Belongs To Daddy1982FilmSchoolgirlsas Ella1981FilmSummer Love1981FilmPablingas Maya1981FilmEstong Balisong1981FilmOh, My Mama1981FilmAge Doesn't Matter1981FilmBilibid Boysas Steve's Friend1980FilmUnder-ageas Cecilia1980FilmJohn & Marsha '80as Shirley J. Puruntong1980FilmDolphy's Angels1979FilmDancing Master1978FilmYakuza Contract1977FilmJohn & Marsha '77as Shirley J. Puruntong1977FilmSgt. Dalanon1977FilmOmeng Satanasia1976FilmKaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan1975FilmSon of Fung Ku1975FilmJohn & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)as Shirley J. Puruntong1975FilmLady Luck1975FilmTiger Force1974FilmJohn & Marshaas Shirley J. Puruntong1974FilmYour Memory is My World1973FilmCaptain Barbell1973FilmDalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay1971FilmMy Heart Belongs to Daddy—FilmRe-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader