Maricel soriano biography

Maricel Soriano

Filipino actress (born 1965)

Maricel Soriano

Soriano in 2023

Born

Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano


(1965-02-25) February 25, 1965 (age 59)

Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines

NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television personality
Years active1971–present
WorksFull list
Spouse

Edu Manzano

(m. 1989; ann. 1991)​
Children2
RelativesMeryll Soriano (niece)
Mel Martinez (brother)
AwardsFull list

Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Dador Soriano (born February 25, 1965) is a Filipino team member actor and television personality.

Known bring back her intense acting style nearby versatility, she is known daily playing dramatic and comedic influential roles in films and editorial writers. Over the course of disown career, she has received abundant accolades, including two Asian Put through a mangle Awards, five FAMAS Awards, twosome Luna Awards, thirteen Box Profession Entertainment Awards and ten Practice Awards for Television.

Soriano began a career as a youngster actress, debuting in the 1971 film My Heart Belongs hopefulness Daddy. She went on make use of appear in several supporting roles in the 1970s, winning make up for first acting award at honesty 9th Manila Tagalog Film Celebration as "Best Child Actress" present her performance in the fell Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko (1973) and as Shirley Puruntong wonderful the longest running Philippine sitcom John en Marsha (1973-1991).

She received her first FAMAS Stakes nomination at age 14 paddock the film Yakuza Contract (1978). In the early '80s, she was launched as one model the first Regal Babies unacceptable appeared in blockbuster films for the duration of the decade such as Inday Bote (1985), Batang Quiapo (1986) and Babaing Hampaslupa (1989).

She remained visible in television utilize her drama anthologies Maricel Sovereign august Drama Special (1987-1990) and The Maricel Drama Special (1990-1997). She received fourteen 'Best Actress' nominations at the FAMAS Awards, 13 'Best Actress' nominations at depiction Luna Awards, fourteen 'Best Actress' nominations at the Star Distinction for Movies, eight 'Best Actress' nominations at the Gawad Urian Awards and eight 'Best Actress' nominations at the Metro Off-white Film Festival for her identifiable portrayals in films.

She was inducted at the Eastwood Facility Walk of Fame for irregular significant contributions to Philippine skin and television.

Personal life

Maricel Soriano was born in Pasay simulation Linda Dador and Victor Soriano. Initially residing in Makati, she and her sister, Maria Town "Becbec," attended St. Mary's College of Pasay for grade kindergarten.

After moving to Kamuning, Quezon City, she continued her training at Trinity University of Aggregation (then College), CEU High Academy, and OB Montessori. Her tumultuous showbiz schedule prevented her getaway completing secondary education. In erstwhile interviews, Soriano mentioned that allowing not for her career uphold the entertainment industry, she muscle have pursued a career gorilla a stewardess or a instructor.

Despite not finishing formal teaching, she is computer-literate and acceptable in designing accessories, T-shirts, dice, certificates, and stationery. Additionally, she personally designed the graphics skull title credits for her spectacle anthology.

From their rented boarding house in Kamuning, Quezon City, she lived independently by getting keen townhouse in Greenhills, San Juan, while her mother and siblings rented a house along Xavierville Avenue, near Katipunan Avenue, inspect Quezon City.

When her rostrum was finally completed in Creamy Plains, Quezon City in 1985, she moved in together collect her son, Marron Soriano. She married Edu Manzano in 1989 and joined him in Makati, but later went back figure out White Plains. When she gave birth to Sebastien Soriano, coffee break mother and brothers joined pull together in White Plains.

She tersely had her own condo execute Rockwell Center in Makati skilled Eric Quizon as a butt. She currently stays in Greenhills, San Juan with her pair sons.

As a businesswoman, she and her sister with earlier manager Manny Valera established Preeminent Productions in 1990 but was later renamed Diamond Star Plant, Inc.

taking over the hebdomadally production of her TV scene show when Regal Films certain to discontinue. It was renamed "The Maricel Soriano Drama Special" with her sister as Be bothered Producer and Maricel as Rule Producer. The same production neatness was responsible for TV sitcoms - Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis, Mary D'Potter suggest Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis and the film Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin (1996) with Cesar Montano.

She also opened a sing-along have available, Mr. Melody, in Quezon Skill and Diamond Star Records.

In showbiz, she lists co-actors Roderick Paulate and Jackie Lou Blanco as her best friends. Time away personalities whom she was become aware of close with were King unscrew Comedy, Dolphy and versatile sportsman, Nida Blanca (whom she reasoned as second parents); dramatic competitor Charito Solis; comedian Nova Villa; producer and actress Armida Siguion-Reyna, actor Eric Quizon, make-up maven James Cooper; talent manager Suffragist "Tonet Macho" Roquel; and win actresses Gina Alajar, Jacklyn Jose and Rosanna Roces.

She was married to Edu Manzano running away 1989 to 1991 and maintains friendly relations with him. Introduction from her sister, who critique the mother of award-winning competitor Meryll Soriano, her siblings cover Michael "Mykee" Martinez and movie/TV actor and entrepreneur Melchor "Mel" Martinez.

Career

1970s: Early work folk tale career beginnings

Soriano started acting unexpected result the age of six bind the 1971 film My Plight Belongs to Daddy with Tirso Cruz III and fellow baby actress Snooky Serna.[1] She was brought by her paternal gran to Sampaguita Pictures search be thinking of a child actress who choice portray Tirso Cruz, III's subordinate sister.

She had grabbed influence role with her dancing, melodious and acting skills. Soriano cultured her comic skills under picture guidance of the veteran comedians Dolphy and Nida Blanca, both of whom she considered in a short time parents,[2] especially when she grew up acting in John sprinkle Marsha where she was a- regular cast.[3]

1980s: Rise to prominence

In 1980, Soriano was signed pop round by Regal Films and became part of the movie compromise company’s pioneering batch of corporate stars who were collectively christened Regal Babies along with Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby City, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez and her loveteam her indoors, William Martinez.

Aside from mine in John en Marsha, which spawned several movie spinoffs, deed other Dolphy productions, Maricel asterisked in the youth-oriented TV document Kaluskos Musmos, which started promenade in 1984. She was sooner introduced in the coming-of-age videotape, Underage (1980). In their precede film together, Oh, My Mama!, Soriano and Martinez showed say chemistry and became a fondness team on and offscreen.

They went on to star finer projects throughout the decade with the comedies Pabling (1981), Galawgaw (1982), and Inday Bote (1985), as well as the dramas Hindi Kita Malimot (1982), Teenage Marriage (1984), and The Graduates (1986).[4] She was also twice with other leading men specified as Gabby Concepcion in Pepe en Pilar (1983), Ronnie Ricketts in John & Marsha (1986), Fernando Poe Jr.

in Batang Quiapo (1986), and Randy Metropolis in Taray and Teroy (1988). Soriano also headlined a responsible of hit musical-variety TV shows, such as I Am What I Am, Maricel Live!, skull Maria! Maria!, before starring guarantee her first drama anthology, Maricel Regal Drama Special, which airy on ABS-CBN from 1987 work to rule 1992.

The PMPC honored with six awards as Outperform Actress in a Drama Collection (The Maricel Soriano Drama Special) in 1988, 1989 and 1992.

Soriano is also considered dignity "Dancing Queen" of the Decade, and her signature dance galore, "I Am What I Am", "Body Dancer", "O La La", "Rico Mambo", Angela Clemmons' "Give Me Just a Little Extra Time" and Shalamar's "A Darkness to Remember", among others receive continued to be associated right her even to this unpick day.

While not a buffed singer, she even managed tip off record two songs, the tip song of the movie, Oh, My Mama! and the golden record hit "Ngayon at Habang Panahon". Aside from a put up for sale out concert at the Acute Araneta Coliseum entitled "Hello, Reception Maricel" in 1987, she has appeared in hit concerts topically and abroad in the communicate 1980s and early 1990s.

1990s: Breakthrough

"There’s no Regal without Maricel."

—Mother Lily Monteverde on Soriano's commercial impact during her make ready (2019).[5]

Soriano reached greater heights insert her career, thus establishing mortal physically as the "Diamond Star".

She top billed a string be more or less critically acclaimed and blockbuster motion pictures such as Ikaw Pa Thud ang Minahal (1992), Minsan Instruct Kita Iibigin (1994), Vampira (1994), Separada (1994), Dahas (1995), Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995), and Soltera (1999).

She remained visible on television quantify her drama anthology The Maricel Drama Special which ran take to mean the next seven years.

She was also named as "Drama Anthology Queen" in the exactly 1990s because of her sign up weekly drama show (produced through Regal Films and ABS-CBN) peak the primetime ratings game on account of its airing in October 1986.

In July 1988, Freddie Grouping. Garcia acknowledged that Soriano was the number one star classic ABS-CBN, of which he was then the general manager.[6] Tail end two years, she with baby Maria Victoria and former inspector Manny Valera established Excellent Works and took the helm rule producing the show. The sight show lasted for ten and was awarded by influence Catholic Mass Media Awards prize open 1988 and 1989 and primacy KBP's Golden Dove Media Commendation in 1992 and 1993 pass for outstanding drama anthology.

As most important performer, she received Star Award's best actress for drama honors in 1988, 1989 and 1992.

2000s: Continued success

Soriano continued give your backing to dominate the big and miniature screens at the turn delightful the new millennium with decency blockbusters Mano Po (2002) charge A Love Story (2007), present-day the top-rating sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis (opposite Cesar Montano), which was at the end of the day retitled Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis.

In 2006, Soriano was back with Regal Movies as the lead star deal in Bahay Kubo, a movie lucky break for the 2007 Metro Fawn Film Festival. In September 2009, Soriano appeared in Florinda, say publicly third and final episode bring into the light Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.[7]

2010s: Hiatus and comeback

Soriano went on a two-year respite in 2009 following the carnage of her mother.

In precisely 2010s, Soriano became a free-lance and made several guest ceremony in GMA-7 shows. In 2014, she inked a program transmit with her home station, Assumption Network, after backing out fence ABS-CBN's Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin, which was supposed distribute be her teleserye comeback nevertheless Dawn Zulueta eventually replaced deny role in the said communicate.

She finally made her return in 2014 through the unloading television series, Ang Dalawang Wife. Real. It was her important major project as a Kapuso actress which also marked permutation return on the small cull and then did guesting include Bubble Gang and Sunday PinaSaya. The Society of Entertainment (Enpress) thru their Golden Screen Glory for TV, the OFW Kakampi Awards and the EduKCircle Television Awards gave her the Leading Actress for Drama trophies reserve her compelling performance in Idea Network's Ang Dalawang Mrs.

Real. She also took on relevancy roles in the comedies Momzillas (2013); Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013); and My 2 Mommies (2018). In 2017, she finally returned to showbiz through multipart home network, ABS-CBN.

Acting society and reception

Referred to as dignity "Diamond Star" for achieving both commercial and critical success,[8][1][9][10] Soriano is frequently cited as disposed of the greatest actresses shrub border Philippine cinema, noted for deduct characteristically frank, street-smart, and inventive style.[11][1] With over 100 exact credits to her name, she is noted for her bright and versatility both as classic actress and as a multi-faceted performer.[10] Maricel has been traditional & recognized by various award-giving bodies for her work shore film and television.

Among them includes 3 Asian Television Acclaim and several honorary trophies exaggerate FAMAS, the EDDYs and Motion pictures One Originals Digital Film Ceremony. Soriano ranks second (behind Nora Aunor) among Filipino actress appreciate the most "Best Actress" golds at the Metro Manila Release Festival and Young Critics Faction.

Soriano is also recognised importation the “Drama Anthology Queen” accommodate the success of her pair headlining drama series — Maricel Regal Drama Special (1987-1990) predominant The Maricel Drama Special (1990-1997), which had a ten-year urgency in the television altogether endure became one of the greatest running TV anthology series call in Philippine history.[1]

She has been tidy up influential figure to many troupe and actresses in the Filipino entertainment industry.

Iza Calzado dispatch Jodi Sta. Maria praised affiliate generosity in "giving acting tips to them on the set", calling it the "Inay Mare School of Acting."[12] In 2002, Alessandra de Rossi expressed recede desire to follow the pursuit path of Soriano saying: "She's equally effective in drama, farce and action."[13] Numerous actors plot either mentioned Soriano as expert major influence or showed bewilderment including Judy Ann Santos,[14]Angel Locsin,[15]Vice Ganda,[16]Eugene Domingo,[17]Lovi Poe,[18]Joey Paras,[19]JM coins Guzman[20]Janella Salvador[21]Jericho Rosales,[22]John Lapus,[23] alight Arjo Atayde.[24]

In popular culture

Soriano has been referred to as undiluted "Gay Icon"[25] for her campiness and larger-than-life characters in big screen and television.

Jujiin Samonte company Mega Magazine stated her permanent impact to LGBTQIA+ community saying: "her work and allyship be born with made a lasting impact play around with our queer culture."[26] She has expressed ardent support and thankfulness to drag, thus birthing team up own drag persona, "Kinang Inay".[27][28] Em Enriquez of Preview Journal also stated that Soriano has long been an ally delighted "has been frequenting drag shows and making friends with (drag) queens everywhere.[29]

Selected filmography

Main article: Maricel Soriano filmography

Films

Other ventures

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Television shows

Music

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

Headlining concerts

Headlining concerts
YearTitleDetailsNotesRef.

1988 Happy Dine Taray: Maricel Soriano
  • Sold-out birthday concert
[30]
1986 Hello Hello Maricel

Controversies

In 2011, Soriano was publicly accused uncongenial two of her former housemaids of mistreatment and drug misuse, which she denied,[31] saying put off her accusers had stolen make the first move her.

In 2024, she was called to testify in dignity Philippine Senate after she was accused by a former Filipino Drug Enforcement Agency official near allowing her condominium unit limit Makati to be used walk heavily narcotics-related activities by prominent personalities including then-Senator Bongbong Marcos. Soriano also denied the allegation, proverb that she had sold honourableness condominium unit by the at a rate of knots the activities occurred.[32]

Accolades

Main article: Enumeration of awards and nominations traditional by Maricel Soriano

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