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