Maricel Soriano
Background information
Birth name	Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano
Born	February 25, 1965 (1965-02-25) (age 42)
Origin	Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actress
Years active	1971-present
Label(s)	ABS-CBN
Associated acts	Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Sharon Cuneta

Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano on February 25, 1965), is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Categories: Corporation stubs | Philippines | Television networks ... Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1953 in Iriga, Camarines Sur) is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. ... Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto in Anak Vilma Santos (born Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos November 3, 1953) is a popular multi-awarded actress and politician in the Philippines. ... Sharon Gamboa Cuneta Pangilinan (born January 6, 1966) is a popular Filipina actress, TV host, singer, and endorser. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Languages Filipino, Bikol, Cebuano, English, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Tausug, Waray-Waray, and over 100 others Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Various smaller Christian denominations Significant Muslim minority Filipinos are the citizens of the Philippines, located in Southeast Asia. ... “Moving picture” redirects here. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

Biography

Dubbed as the Diamond Star of Philippine movies, she started acting at the age of six with the 1971 flick My Heart Belongs to Daddy with fellow child actress Snooky Serna. Snooky Serna (born Milagros Ocampo Serna on April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. ...

In 1974, she received her first award as Best Child Actress at the age of nine at the 9th Manila Film Festival for Virgo Film's Alaala mo, Daigdig ko (Your Memory is My World). She won her second acting award at the 1974 Ilo-ilo Film Festival for the movie version of the TV sitcom John En Marsha which later became the longest running Philippine Sitcom. ^[1] The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in Manila, capital of the Phillipines. ... John En Marsha is the longest-running and most-watched prime time comedy sitcom in the Philippines during the 80s. ...

Maricel developed her comic skills under the aegis of the Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy and the late Nida Blanca, one of the country's top caliber actors, both of whom she considered as second parents. John Puruntong, portrayed by Dolphy, in a special episode of John En Shirley where he joined Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. ... Nida Blanca (January 6, 1936–November 7, 2001) was a prolific Filipino actress who starred in more than 150 movies and television series. ...

In the 80's she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies with then-archrival Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez, and her loveteam and one-time boyfriend, William Martinez. Her 1985 film Hinugot sa Langit, produced by Regal films and directed by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal, is now considered one of the classics of Philippine cinema. Her classic films of the 80s include Minsan May Isang Ina, Saan Darating ang Umaga?, Teenage Marriage, Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit, Hinugot sa Langit, The Graduates, Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, and Babaing Hampaslupa. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Older Brother of William Martinez and Ronnie Martinez. ... Alfie Anido (December 31, 1959 – December 30, 1981) was a popular Filipino matinee idol best remembered today for having died tragically at the young age of 22. ... Hinugot sa Langit (Snatched from Heaven) is a 1985 Gawan Arian Award winningFilipino melodramatic film directed by Ishmael Bernal based on moral values. ...

She became known as 'Taray Queen' for her comedic antics on films which amused Filipino audiences. Excelling both in drama and comedy, she has collected a number of awards most notable of which are the two Asian TV Awards as Best Comedy Actress, and two FAP awards, two FAMAS and two PMPC Star Awards for her drama performances. Her classic films of the 90s include 90s - Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal, Vampira, Separada, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, Dahas, Ama,Ina,Anak, Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap, Minsan Lamang Magmamahal, Nasaan ang Puso, Soltera

She received 4 consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994,95,96,97.^[2] The FAMAS Award of Merit, arguably the most coveted and prestigious motion picture prize of the country The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards also known as FAMAS Awards is the awards of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, an award-giving body for film composed...

Her 1995 film Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home) produced by Reyna films was the official Philippine entry to the 1996 Oscar awards.

In 1999, she was named as one of the Top 100 Stars of Philippine Cinema All-Time by Manila Times and in 2005 she was listed by the Director's Guild of the Philippines as one of the Top 15 Best Actresses of All Time. This article is about the year. ...

Her most notable films of the 2000s include Abandonada, Mila, Mano Po, Filipinas, Numbalikdiwa, I will Survive,Inang Yaya, Paraiso and A Love Story

Singing

She tried singing in the 1980s and has recorded a few songs including the theme song of her movie Oh My Mama in 1981 and a sold out (sold out daw o?!) concert at the Araneta Coliseum titled Hello, Hello Maricel in 1987. sayang,i wasn't able to watch the concert....coz hindi pa ako buhay!(hehe)will she try to record a few songs again and hold a concert?

A Love Story

On August 26, 2007, Aga Muhlach, Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban, the cast of "A Love Story" (top-grosser which earned hundred million pesos at the box-office) flew to the United States of America for the American premier of the movie.^[3] Aga Muhlach is a popular Philippine matinee idol. ... Angelica Panganiban (born November 4, 1986 in the Philippines) is a Filipina actress. ...

Filmography

Films

TV

• John en Shirley (2006).... Shirley
• Vietnam Rose (2005).... Carina Mojica dela Cerna/Nguyen Dang Thiem Yeu
• Bida si mister, Bida si misis (2004).... Mary Magtanggol
• Mary D Potter (2003).... Mary
• Kaya ni mister, Kaya ni misis (1999).... Mary Magtanggol
• Maricel Regal Drama Special (1988-1992)
• The Maricel Soriano Drama Special (1992-98)
• Maria! Maria! (1986-87)
• Maricel Live! (1986)
• 2 + 2 (1984)
• Kaluslos Balungos (1981-83)
• Kaluskos Musmos (1978-80)
• John & Marsha (1973-1980s).... Shirley

Awards

Main article: List of awards and achievements of Maricel Soriano

Maricel Soriano has received a high number of accolades in her career to date. Maricel Soriano (born 1965), a Filipino actress has received many awards and acknowledgements in her career. ...

References

External links

• Maricel Soriano at the Internet Movie Database

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