Maricel Soriano

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The maternal family name is Dador and the paternal family name is Soriano.
Maricel Soriano
Born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano
(1965-02-25) February 25, 1965
Manila, Philippines
Other names Mary, Marya, The Taray Queen
Occupation Actress, commercial model, television host, singer, dancer
Years active 1971–present
Awards See the full list here.

Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano[1] on February 25, 1965), also known as The Diamond Star, is a Filipina film and television actress. She has starred in films covering different genres including comedy, fantasy (Inday series), horror, suspense, action, romance and drama. She has appeared in hundreds of films and has appeared in various blockbuster hits.

In addition to being an actress, Soriano is also a singer and has recorded several songs including the theme song of her movie Oh My Mama in 1981. In 1987, she performed a sold out concert at the Araneta Coliseum; the show titled "Hello, Hello Maricel".

Besides her acting work Soriano has also been a recording producer owning Diamond Star Records in 1994 with Manny Valera and dissolved later on one of her hit recording groups Civil Eyes was a big group as well from 1994-1998

Biography

Dubbed the 'Diamond Star' in the Philippine entertainment industry with 46 movie and television awards (including Best Child Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Achiever Award as actress/producer, Best Performer and Best Actress) from various award-giving bodies such as FAMAS, PMPC, Empress, FAP, YCC, Pasado, GMMSFP, MMFF, Manila, Iloilo and Cinemanila Film Festivals. She was also known as 'Taray Queen' for her feisty roles in movies.[1]

Soriano started acting at the age of six in the 1971 film My Heart Belongs to Daddy with Tirso Cruz III and fellow child actress Snooky Serna.

Soriano developed her comic skills under the guidance of the late Dolphy (King of Comedy) and the late Nida Blanca, one of the country's top caliber actors, both of whom she considered as second parents.

In the 1980s, she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies[1] along with Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez and her loveteam partner, William Martinez. Her 1985 film Hinugot sa Langit, produced by Regal Films and directed by national artist Ishmael Bernal, is now considered as one of the classics of Philippine cinema.

She was also named as "Drama Anthology Queen" in the early 90s because her successful weekly drama show (produced by Regal Films and ABS-CBN) topped the primetime ratings game since its airing in October 1987. After two years, she with sister Maria Victoria and former manager Manny Valera established Excellent Productions and took the helm of producing the show. The drama show lasted for ten years and was awarded by the Catholic Mass Media Awards in 1988 and 1989 and the KBP Media Awards in 1992 and 1993 as outstanding drama anthology. As main performer, she received Star Award's best actress for drama honors in 1988, 1989 and 1992.

In September 2009, Soriano appeared in Florinda, the third and final episode of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.[2]

In 2010, Soriano guested in Pilyang Kerubin where she played a mother who gives to her children; this was her first GMA Network show.

Success and fame

Soriano was launched into full stardom in 1980 via Regal Films' Underage, where her thespian talent and charisma shone brightest among the lead stars of the movie. Her tandem with William Martinez was launched via the movie Oh My Mama in 1981. She was considered the top 'Regal Baby' in the 1980s and 1990s prompting the Regal matriarch, Lily Monteverde to quip, "Regal without Maricel is nothing".

Versatility

Unmatched in the history of Philippine Cinema, Soriano has the most number of comedy films, from John en Marsha in 1973 to I Will Survive in 2004. Her Inday series (Inday, Inday sa Balitaw, Inday Bote and Super Inday) is a landmark in the comedy arena. Some of her dramatic films are now considered classics, most notable of which are Saan Darating Ang Umaga? (1983), Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (1984), Hinugot sa Langit (1985), Babaeng Hampaslupa (1988), Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992), Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (1995), Abot Kamay ang Pangarap (1996) (The Philippine entry to the Oscar Awards), Soltera (1999), Mila (2001), Filipinas (2003) and Inang Yaya (2006). Her action-oriented films with action superstars are all certified hits starting with the record-breaking Batang Quiapo (1986) until her last in 1998's Sige, Subukan Mo.

Soriano is also considered the 'Dancing Queen' of the 1980s, and her signature dance numbers, "I Am What I Am", "Body Dancer", "Rico Mambo", among others have continued to be associated with her even to this very day. While not a professional singer, she even managed to record two songs, the theme song of the movie, Oh My Mama and the gold record hit "Ngayon At Habang Panahon". Aside from a sold out concert at the Araneta Coliseum entitled "Hello, Hello Maricel" in 1987, she has appeared in hit concerts locally and abroad in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The TV icon

Aside from successfully conquering the movie scene, Soriano duplicated her feat on television with a variety of shows. From the sitcom John and Marsha, she also starred in Kaluskos Musmos and Kuskos Balungos, youth oriented programs in the 1970s. She has appeared in musical variety shows (Maria! Maria!, Maricel Live!), a drama anthology (Maricel Drama Special), comedy shows (2+2, Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis, Mary d' Potter, Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis), soap operas (Vietnam Rose) and John En Shirley (a spin-off of her original sitcom), where she is reunited with Dolphy and Susan Roces.

The Diamond Star can be considered foremost a progeny of television and her face has continued to become a staple in the small tube. Even with her short hiatus in making movies, Soriano was consistently seen in the longest-running drama anthology which was named after her, and the reprisal of the role of Shirley Purontong brought her into full circle as a certified icon in Philippine TV.

She has received two awards from the Asian TV Awards as Best Actress in a Comedy Show aside from her two awards for the same category from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). She was also given two awards as Best Actress in a Drama Anthology and Best Actress for Drama in a Soap Opera (Vietnam Rose) also coming from the PMPC.

A sought after celebrity endorser, she has endorsed a wide variety of products and is considered one of the most credible among the elite group of endorsers. She is reported to lend her name only with those products she believes in and uses it as well. Her appeal to consumers help catapult a number of products (and infomercial) to gain a sizable share of the market, most notably: Ever Gotesco, Modess, Green Cross Alcohol, Green Cross Soap, Whisper, Alaska, Globe, Swift Spaghetti, Swift Corned Beef, Loviscol, McDonalds, Jollibee, Mr. Clean, Breeze, Minola, Fiesta Cooking Oil, Aji Ginisa, Vaseline shampoo, Argentina Corned Beef, DOH's Newborn Screening, Quick Chow Noodles and Saucy Me.

The Movie Queen

With her movie output already reaching the millennium mark and a range of films unsurpassed by all other actresses, she is one of the few bestowed by filmdom with this title. The Diamond Star has practically worked in all the major film outfits in the industry, appeared with every major star, and set acting standards and box office records.

She is the third most awarded film actress of all time with 19 (child, supporting and lead actress) trophies to boost from various legitimate award giving bodies such as FAMAS, PMPC, Empress, FAP, YCC, Pasado, GMMSFP, MMFF, Manila, Iloilo and Cinemanila Film Festivals. Aside from these, Soriano has received other acting awards from various sources such as fan magazine publishing companies and people's choice awards.

In 2006, Soriano was back with Regal Films as the lead star of Bahay Kubo, a movie intended for the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Personal life

Previously married to Edu Manzano from 1989 - 1991. She has two sons, Marron Soriano and Sebastien Soriano. She has three other siblings, Bec Soriano, mother of Meryll Soriano, Michael "Mykee" Martinez and Mel Martinez [1]

Discography

Soriano recorded a few songs in the 1980s including the gold single "Ngayon at Habang Panahon" penned by Tito Sotto and the theme song of her movie Oh My Mama in 1981.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2015 Sunday PinaSaya Herself GMA Network
2014 Bubble Gang 19 Herself/Guest
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Millet Gonzales-Real
Celebrity Bluff Herself
2013 Sunday All Stars Herself / Judges
Gandang Gabi Vice Herself/Special Guest ABS-CBN
Toda Max Maria
It's Showtime Herself/Special Guest
2010 Pilyang Kerubin Regina GMA Network
5 Star Special Presents: Maricel Soriano Various Roles TV5
2009 Sineserye Presents: Florinda Florinda Arguelles ABS-CBN
2006 John en Shirley Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez
2005-2006 Vietnam Rose Carina Mojica dela Cerna / Nguyễn Đặng Thiêm Yểu
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sing-along Bar Ai-Ai Delas Alas
2001 Mary D Potter Mary
2002-2005 Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Mary Magtanggol
1997-2001 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis
1992-1997 The Maricel Soriano Drama Special Various Roles
1988-1992 Maricel Regal Drama Special
1986-1989 Lets Go Crazy with Jack and Joey Jack IBC
ABS-CBN
1986-1987 Maria! Maria! Host PTV
1986 Maricel Live! IBC
1982-1986 Two Plus Two Maricel Alyas "George" BBC
1985 I Am What I Am Host
1981-1983 Kuskos Balungos Abigail
1978-1980 Kaluskos Musmos Jacklyn Pusit RPN
1973-1990 John en Marsha Shirley Puruntong
1981-1996 Lovingly Yours, Helen Herself GMA Network
1985-1988
1995/1998
Eat Bulaga! Host RPN
GMA Network

Films

2016

2013

2012

2011

2009

  • Last Supper No. 3 (special participation)
  • T2 - Claire

2007

2006

  • Inang Yaya - Norma
  • Numbalikdiwa - Portia/Karissa

2004

  • I Will Survive-Cynthia

2003

  • Filipinas - Yolanda Filipinas

2002

2001

  • Mila — Mila Cabangon

2000

  • Tunay na Mahal — Casilda
  • Abandonada- Gemma

1999

  • Sa Piling ng mga Aswang — Mariles Villanueva
  • Soltera — Sandra

1998

  • Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib - Mariel
  • Sige Subukan Mo — Panyang
  • Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo — Doris

1997

  • Nasaan ang Puso aka Where Is the Heart — Joy
  • Kahit Minsan Lang (special participation)  - Gloria
  • Minsan Lamang Magmahal- Marieta
  • Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian — Roselle

1996

  • Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap — Elena
  • Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin — Sally
  • Ama, Ina, Anak-Marilen

1995

1994

  • Separada — Melissa
  • Vampira — Paz
  • Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo — Jessie
  • Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin — Terry delos Reyes

1993

  • Manchichiritchit - Dorie
  • Ligaw-ligawan, Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan - Paquita

1992

  • Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig - Amanda
  • Dobol Dribol — Estefan
  • Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal — Adela Sevilla

1991

  • Tatlong Maria
  • Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik — Malou
  • John and Marsha ngayon '91 — Shirley

1990

  • Ang Leon at Ang Tigre- Alice

1989

  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang — Donna
  • Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
  • Gorio en Tekla — Gorio/Gregory

1988

  • Babaing Hampaslupa- Remedios
  • Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
  • Super Inday and the Golden Bibe — Inday
  • Stupid Cupid
  • Taray at Teroy — Taray
  • Maria Went to Town — Marie/Mary/Maria

1987

  • Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa — Angeline
  • Super Islaw (special participation)
  • Jack en Poy — Jack

1986

  • Payaso (special participation)
  • Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig — Belinda
  • Batang Quiapo — Maria
  • Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow — Anna
  • I Have Three Hands
  • The Graduates
  • When I Fall in Love-Carolina
  • Inday, Inday sa Balitaw — Inday/Maria Luisa

1985

  • Inday Bote — Inday Vargas
  • Pahiram ng Ligaya
  • Hinugot sa Langit — Carmen Castro
  • John and Marsha sa Probinsya — Shirley
  • Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
  • Ride on Baby

1984

  • Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday-Amy
  • Teenage Marriage — Miriam
  • Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
  • Pepe en Pilar — Pilar
  • Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit;— Clarisse/Clarissa
  • Daddy's Little Darling — Honey
  • Da Best of John & Marsha — Shirley
  • Summer Holiday

1983

  • Saan Darating Ang Umaga? - Shayne
  • Daddy Knows Best
  • Minsan May Isang Ina — Noemi
  • Parang Kailan Lang (special participation)
  • I Love You, I Hate You
  • To Mama with Love —Sabrina

1982

  • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
  • Hindi Kita Malimot  - Celia Legarda
  • Mother Dear- Guia
  • No Other Love (special participation)
  • Schoolgirls
  • My Heart Belongs to Daddy
  • The Story of Three Loves
  • Dancing Masters 2 (Hong Kong)
  • Summer Love - Diana
  • Galawgaw- Olga

1981

  • Boystown
  • Estong Balisong
  • Oh My Mama - Maricel/ Mama Cel
  • Bitagin: Bilibid Boys (special participation)
  • Pabling
  • Age Doesn't Matter

1980

  • Underage - Cecilia
  • Dolphy's Angels (special participation)
  • John and Marsha 4 - Shirley

1979

  • Dancing Master

1978

  • Yakuza Connection

1977

  • Omeng Satanasia
  • John and Marsha 3 - Shirley

1976

  • John and Marsha 2 - Shirley

1975

  • Mahalin Mo Sana Ako
  • La Fuerza de tigre aka Kill the Tiger

1974

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  • Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko

1973

  • Captain Barbell Boom
  • Cofradia'
  • Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
  • John and Marsha — Shirley

1971

  • My Heart Belongs to Daddy

Famous memorable lines

Awards and nominations

Soriano has received a number of awards, most notable of which are the two Asian TV Awards as Best Comedy Actress, and three FAP awards, three FAMAS and five PMPC Star Awards for her drama performances. In 1974, she received her first award as Best Child Actress at the age of nine at the 9th Metro 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.[3] She received four consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997.[4] Her 1995 film, Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin, 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. On January 5, 2008, she won the Best Actress award for Bahay Kubo at the Metro Manila Film Festival; this is her 3rd Best Actress prior to 1997's Nasaan ang Puso and 2003's Filipinas. Soriano also won in the 38th Box Office Queen and King Entertainment Awards as Film Actress of the Year for her performance in A Love Story.[5][6][7]

International awards

Asian Television Award (Singapore)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2000 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis Best Comedy Actress Won
2001 Won
Cinemanila International Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2006 Numbalikdiwa Best Actress
(Digital Lokal)
Won

Ref:[8]

Local awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2015 Iconic Movie Queen of Philippine Cinema (1980's) Won
2008 A Love Story Best Actress Nominated
2007 Inang Yaya Nominated
2004 Filipinas Nominated
2003 Mano Po Nominated
2001 Abandonada Nominated
2000 Soltera Nominated
1998 Nasaan ang Puso Won
1997 Ama, Ina, Anak Nominated
1996 Dahas Won
1995 Separada Nominated
1993 Ikaw pa Lang ang Minahal Nominated
1992 Dinampot ka Lang sa Putik Nominated
1989 Babaeng Hampaslupa Won
1988 Pinulot ka LAng sa Lupa Nominated
1985 Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit Nominated
1984 Saan Darating ang Umaga Best Supporting Actress Won
1979 Yakuza Contract Best Child Actress Nominated

ref:[9]

Luna Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2012 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Best Actress Nominated
2008 Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po Won
A Love Story Nominated
2007 Inang Yaya Nominated
2005 I will Survive Nominated
2004 Filipinas Won
2000 Soltera Nominated
1998 Nasaan ang Puso Won
1996 Dahas Nominated
1993 Ikaw pa Lang ang Minahal Nominated

ref:[10]

Gawad Urian
Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Inang Yaya Best Actress Nominated
2004 Filipinas Nominated
2002 Mila Nominated
2000 Soltera Nominated
1998 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Nominated
1998 Abot Kamay ang Pangarap Nominated
1996 Dahas Nominated
1993 Ikaw pa Lang ang Minahal Nominated
Star Awards for Movies
Year Nominated work Category Result
2014 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tombo] Best Actress Nominated
2008 A Love Story Nominated
2007 Inang Yaya Nominated
2004 Filipinas Nominated
2003 Mano Po Nominated
2002 Mila' Nominated
2001 Abandonada Nominated
2000 Soltera Nominated
1998 Nasaan ang Puso Nominated
1997 Abot Kamay ang Pangarap Nominated
1996 Dahas Nominated
1995 Separada Won
1993 Ikaw pa Lang ang Minahal Nominated
1992 Dinampot ka Lang sa Putik Nominated
1989 Babaeng Hampaslupa Nominated
1988 Pinulot ka Lang sa Lupa Nominated
1987 The Graduates Nominated
Golden Screen Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2013 Dekada Award Won
2008 A Love Story Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role-Drama Nominated
2007 Inang Yaya Won
2005 I will Survive Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy Won
Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Best Actress Won
2011 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' Won
2007 Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po" Won
2003 Filipinas" Won
2002 Mano Po" Nominated
1999 Sa Piling ng Aswang" Nominated
1997 Nasaan ang Puso" Won
1995 Dahas Nominated
Young Critics Circle
Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Inang Yaya Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Won
2004 Filipinas Nominated
1998 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Nominated
1996 Dahas Nominated
1995 Vampira Won
Separada Nominated
1993 Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal Won
1992 Dinampot ka Lang sa Putik Nominated

Other awards

PASADO Awards

Gawad TANGLAW Awards

People's Choice Awards

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards

Manila Film Festival

Iloilo Film Festival

TV awards

OFW Kakampi Awards

2015 BEST ACTRESS Ang Dalawang MRS. REAL

ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards

Nominated

28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress || Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a single performance Kulungan Kanlungan

27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a single performance Baldadong Puso

PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a single performance MMK: Sing-along Bar

5th Best Drama Actress for TV Best Drama Actress || Maricel Regal Drama Special and Maricel Soriano Drama Special

Won

Asian Television Awards

Golden Dove Awards

Golden Screen for TV Awards

CMMA Awards

Record awards and concerts

Entertainment and industry awards

References

External links

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