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