Biography
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.
Acted in 138
2020s
- 2026
Haunted Carnival
Movie
Life After You
Bella
First Light
Linda Dela Cruz
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
In His Mother's Eyes
Movie
Linlang
Amelia Lualhati · 14 episodes
A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!
Movie
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
The Heiress
Luna
- 2018
My 2 Mommies
Tita Baby
- 2016
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
Cora Catacutan
- 2014
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet" · 80 episodes
- 2013
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
Saleslady
Momzillas
Clara
- 2012
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
Female Partner
- 2011
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Mariel
2000s
- 2009
Florinda
Florinda Arguelles · 20 episodes
Last Supper No. 3
Clerk
T2
Claire
- 2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Eden
A Love Story
Joanna Villanueva
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Jocelyn Llorente
- 2006
Mother Nanny
Norma
Numbalikdiwa
Portia / Karissa
John en Shirley
Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez · 1 episode
- 2005
Vietnam Rose
Carina Mojica dela Cerna · 105 episodes
- 2004
I Will Survive
Cynthia
- 2003
Filipinas
Yolanda Filipinas
- 2002
Mano Po
Vera Go
- 2001
Mila
Mila Cabangon
- 2000
Abandonada
Gemma
Tunay na Mahal
Casilda
1990s
- 1999
Sa Piling ng Aswang
Marines
Soltera
Sandra Valdez
- 1998
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
Mariel
Sige, Subukan Mo
Panyang
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
Doris
- 1997
Nasaan ang Puso
Joy
Kahit Minsan Lang
Gloria
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian
Roselle
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
Marietta
- 1996
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Sally
Elena's Redemption
Elena
Father, Mother, Child
Marilen Alvarez
- 1995
Dahas
Luisa
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Karina Ranchez
Harvest Home
Jacinta
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako
Sendra/Cristy Mondragon
- 1994
Vampira
Paz / Cara
A Separated Woman
Melissa
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Jessie
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Terry
- 1993
Manchichiritchit
Dorie
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Movie
- 1992
Dobol Dribol
Estefan
You're the Only One I Loved
Adela
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
Amanda Moran
- 1991
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Malou
Leon at Tigre
Alice
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
Shirley J. Puruntong
1980s
- 1989
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Donna
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
Movie
Gorio en Tekla
Gorio / Gregory
- 1988
Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas
Carmela
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
Inday / Super Inday
Vagabond Woman
Remedios
Taray at Teroy
Estela "Taray" Caluglog
Stupid Cupid
Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
- 1987
Envy
Angeli
Maria Went To Town!
Maria / Marie / Mary
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Movie
- 1986
Clown
Movie
Inday Inday sa Balitaw
Inday
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig
Belinda / Tentay
The Graduates
Movie
When I Fall In Love
Movie
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
Shirley Puruntong
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Ana
- 1985
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
Cathy
I Have Three Hands
Bridgette
Inday Bote
Inday Vargas
Pahiram ng Ligaya
Movie
Wrenched From Heaven
Carmen Castro
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
Movie
- 1984
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
Amy
Teenage Marriage
Movie
Selfish Desires
Clarissa Rosales
Daddy's Little Darlings
Honey
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
Movie
- 1983
Once, There Was a Mother
Noemi
Daddy Knows Best
Movie
Where Will the Morning Come?
Shayne Rodrigo
Pepe en Pilar
Pilar
Summer Holiday
Movie
To Mama with Love
Sabrina
Parang Kailan Lang
Movie
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Movie
- 1982
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Movie
I Love You, I Hate You
Ditas
Boystown
Movie
Story of Three Loves
Movie
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
Movie
No Other Love
Annoying Schoolmate
I Can't Forget You
Celia
Mother Dear
Via
Galawgaw
Olga
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Movie
Schoolgirls
Ella
- 1981
Summer Love
Movie
Pabling
Maya
Estong Balisong
Movie
Oh, My Mama
Movie
Age Doesn't Matter
Movie
Bilibid Boys
Steve's Friend
- 1980
Under-age
Cecilia
John & Marsha '80
Shirley J. Puruntong
Dolphy's Angels
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Dancing Master
Movie
- 1978
- 1977
John & Marsha '77
Shirley J. Puruntong
Sgt. Dalanon
Movie
Omeng Satanasia
Movie
- 1976
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
Movie
- 1975
Son of Fung Ku
Movie
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
Shirley J. Puruntong
Lady Luck
Movie
Tiger Force
Movie
- 1974
John & Marsha
Shirley J. Puruntong
Your Memory is My World
Movie
- 1973
Captain Barbell
Movie
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Movie
- 1971
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Movie
No release date
Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader
Movie
Produced 1
2000s
- 2006
Mother Nanny
Executive Producer
Appearances4
2020s
- 2025
Call My Manager!
Self
- 2024
- 2022
2010s
- 2011
The Aswang Phenomenon
Herself