Biography
Maria Cecilia Rodriguez (born March 17, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi, The Passionate Strangers, Lilet and Magnifico. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie Bulaklak Sa City Jail (1984). Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 1950s, appearing in Sa Ngalan Ng Espada (1958), and Shirley, My Darling (1958). She performed in movies such as Lilet, released in 1971, Super Gee (1973) and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976). She was known as the original Valentina in Darna movies. She was included in the GMA-7 TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? (2007) and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! (2011) starringDingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.
Acted in 78
2020s
- 2025
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina
Madam Evita Santillanes
- 2023
Stolen Life
Azon Rigor · 80 episodes
- 2020
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
Zenaida Agpangan · 62 episodes
2010s
- 2017
Haplos
Biring Alonzo · 164 episodes
- 2013
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
Doña Hilaria Buenaventura · 100 episodes
Home Sweet Home
Pandora · 64 episodes
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie
- 2012
Coffee Prince
Mamita Ochoa · 35 episodes
My Kontrabida Girl
Movie
- 2011
Tamawo
Aling Epang
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Epang (segment "Tamawo")
Iglot
lola Idang Salvador · 55 episodes
I Heart You, Pare!
Marita Castillo · 78 episodes
- 2010
I'll Be There
Mrs. Conching Collins
Basahang Ginto
Marina Vergara · 90 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Tarot
Lola Nena
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Laurenna Alcaraz · 63 episodes
- 2006
Ligalig
Martha
- 2005
- 2004
Silent Passage
Mrs. Roces
- 2003
Magnifico
Ka Doring
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Kakabakaba
TV
1990s
- 1999
Bullet
Movie
- 1997
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
Corinne Balmaceda
Madonna's Secret
Viring
1980s
- 1985
Sanay
Movie
- 1984
Flowers of the City Jail
Luna
Hayop sa Sarap
Movie
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Myrna's mother
Bagets
Ermat
- 1983
Angkinin Mo Ako
Movie
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Movie
- 1982
Diary of Cristina Gaston
Donya Madonna
Anak
Gloria
Mother Dear
Nilda
Palengke Queen
Movie
First Kiss, First Love
Movie
- 1981
Kapitan Kidlat
Movie
Pabling
Paloma
Macho Gigolo
Charisma
Bilibid Boys
Steve's Mother
Bantay-Salakay
Movie
- 1980
Angela Markado
Rona
Under-age
Movie
Fourteen
Movie
Aguila
Margo
Darna and Ding
Lei Ming
1970s
- 1979
Star?
Vina Amor
Tonyong Bayawak
The Witch
Iskandalo
Movie
Roberta
Bella
Darna, Kuno?
Movie
- 1978
Bomba Star
Estrella Montana
- 1977
Satan's Seed
Blanca Garchitorena
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Movie
- 1976
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
Movie
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Movie
Divino
Movie
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
Mylene Mineros
- 1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Movie
- 1974
The Devil's Daughter
Movie
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Movie
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
Movie
Kampanerang Kuba
Tating
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
Movie
- 1973
Si Popeye, Atbp
Movie
Super Gee
Movie
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
The Spiderwoman
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Babaing Ahas
- 1971
Lilet
Lilet
1960s
- 1966
Wanted: Johnny L
Movie
- 1964
The Blood Drinkers
Tanya
- 1961
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
(segment "Noche Azul")
Appearances1
2020s
- 2023
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
Herself (archival footage)