Maricel Soriano
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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
Credits
The Heiress (2019)
as Luna
Yakuza Contract (1978)
Actor
Haunted Carnival (2026)
Actor
Batang Quiapo (1986)
as Maria
Meet, Greet & Bye (2025)
as Baby Facundo
Estong Balisong (1981)
Actor
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013)
as Pia
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 (1991)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment! (2023)
Actor
Elena's Redemption (1996)
as Elena
Call My Manager: Pilot Episodes (2025)
Actor
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako (1995)
as Sendra/Cristy Mondragon
My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1971)
Actor
Age Doesn't Matter (1981)
Actor
Pahiram ng Ligaya (1985)
Actor
In His Mother's Eyes (2023)
Actor
First Light (2026)
as Linda Dela Cruz
The Aswang Phenomenon (2011)
as Herself
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1989)
as Donna
A Love Story (2007)
as Joanna Villanueva
T2 (2009)
as Claire
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig (1986)
as Belinda / Tentay
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin (2016)
as Cora Catacutan
Captain Barbell (1973)
Actor
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika (1986)
as Shirley Puruntong
Clown (1986)
Actor
Yesterday Today Tomorrow (2011)
as Mariel
Mila (2001)
as Mila Cabangon
Tiger Force (1975)
Actor
Under-age (1980)
as Cecilia
Filipinas (2003)
as Yolanda Filipinas
Wrenched From Heaven (1985)
as Carmen Castro
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007)
as Eden
Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
as Marines
Mother Nanny (2006)
as Norma
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! (1987)
Actor
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian (1997)
as Roselle
The Graduates (1986)
Actor
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? (2012)
as Female Partner
John & Marsha (1974)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
John & Marsha '80 (1980)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Where Will the Morning Come? (1983)
as Shayne Rodrigo
Dahas (1995)
as Luisa
Soltera (1999)
as Sandra Valdez
Story of Three Loves (1982)
Actor
Leon at Tigre (1991)
as Alice
Inday Bote (1985)
as Inday Vargas
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (2013)
as Saleslady
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (1998)
as Mariel
I Love You, I Hate You (1982)
as Ditas
Maria Went To Town! (1987)
as Maria / Marie / Mary
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) (1975)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
I Will Survive (2004)
as Cynthia
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1982)
Actor
Abandoned (2000)
as Gemma
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection (1982)
Actor
Momzillas (2013)
as Clara
Sgt. Dalanon (1977)
Actor
You're the Only One I Loved (1992)
as Adela
Boystown (1982)
Actor
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope (2007)
as Jocelyn Llorente
Inday Inday sa Balitaw (1986)
as Inday
Envy (1987)
as Angeli
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan (1976)
Actor
Selfish Desires (1984)
as Clarissa Rosales
Stupid Cupid (1988)
as Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
Pabling (1981)
as Maya
Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas (1988)
as Carmela
Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader (—)
Actor
Sige, Subukan Mo (1998)
as Panyang
I Will Only Love You Once (1994)
as Terry
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (1985)
as Cathy
No Other Love (1982)
Actor
Mano Po (2002)
as Vera Go
Harvest Home (1995)
as Jacinta
Daddy's Little Darlings (1984)
as Honey
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (1991)
as Malou
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (1988)
as Inday / Super Inday
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano (1983)
Actor
Once, There Was a Mother (1983)
as Noemi
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula (1984)
Actor
The Daughters of Waray and Biday (1984)
as Amy
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! (1998)
as Doris
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (1989)
Actor
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! (1996)
as Sally
Nasaan ang Puso (1997)
as Joy
Daddy Knows Best (1983)
Actor
Babaing Hampaslupa (1988)
as Remedios
A Separated Woman (1994)
as Melissa
Your Memory is My World (1974)
Actor
John & Marsha '77 (1977)
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Tunay na Mahal (2000)
as Casilda
When I Fall In Love (1986)
Actor
My 2 Mommies (2018)
as Tita Baby
Numbalikdiwa (2006)
as Portia / Karissa
Bilibid Boys (1981)
as Steve's Friend
Father, Mother, Child (1996)
as Marilen Alvarez
Parang Kailan Lang (1983)
Actor
Kahit Minsan Lang (1997)
as Gloria
Lady Luck (1975)
Actor
Oh, My Mama (1981)
Actor
Taray at Teroy (1988)
as Estela "Taray" Caluglog
Vampira (1994)
as Paz / Cara
Dolphy's Angels (1980)
Actor
Teenage Marriage (1984)
Actor
Galawgaw (1982)
as Olga
Mother Dear (1982)
as Via
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (1985)
Actor
Manchichiritchit (1993)
as Dorie
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (1993)
Actor
Last Supper No. 3 (2009)
as Clerk
My Heart Belongs To Daddy (1982)
Actor
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995)
as Karina Ranchez
Dobol Dribol (1992)
as Estefan
Son of Fung Ku (1975)
Actor
I Have Three Hands (1985)
as Bridgette
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (1997)
as Marietta
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig (1995)
as Amanda Moran
Gorio en Tekla (1989)
as Gorio / Gregory
Omeng Satanasia (1977)
Actor
Pepe en Pilar (1983)
as Pilar
Summer Love (1981)
Actor
Dancing Master (1979)
Actor
Schoolgirls (1982)
as Ella
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (1973)
Actor
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986)
as Ana
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo (1994)
as Jessie
To Mama with Love (1983)
as Sabrina
I Can't Forget You (1982)
as Celia
Summer Holiday (1983)
Actor