Maricel Laxa
Maria Cecilia "Maricel" dela Cueva Laxa-Pangilinan (born February 25, 1970) is a Filipino actress. She won Best Supporting Actress awards in the 1992 FAMAS Awards and Star Awards for her role in the 1992 film Iisa Pa Lamang.[1][2]
Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Cecilia dela Cueva Laxa February 25, 1970 Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (1997–2010; 2022–present) GMA Network (1990–1997; 2021–2022) TV5 (2020–2021) |
| Spouse | Anthony Pangilinan |
| Children | 5 (including Donny) |
| Parent(s) | Tony Ferrer (father) Imelda Ilanan (mother) |
| Relatives | Kiko Pangilinan (brother-in-law) Sharon Cuneta (sister-in-law) Kakie (niece-in-law) Gary Valenciano (brother-in-law) Gab Valenciano (nephew-in-law) Espiridion Laxa (uncle) |
For most of her career in the 90s she has done films with Regal Films and two films with Star Cinema she ventured in Television such as Marinella in 1999-2001 and Ysabella in 2007 for its Pilot episode in 2020-2021 she resumed acting via Cignal TVs primetime drama Paano ang Pasko and Paano Ang Pangako (Second Season) in 2022 she was last seen in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune which received praise (GMA-7) and Regal Entertainment co production.
Education
Laxa attended primary school at St. Theresa's College in Quezon City, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Muntinlupa, and Assumption Antipolo. She attended secondary school at Assumption College in Makati. She graduated with a degree of B.S. Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Manila and earned her Master's Degree in Family Life and Child Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She has a doctorate degree as well.
Personal life
Laxa is married to Anthony Pangilinan (brother of Kiko Pangilinan) and the couple has five children namely Ella, Donny (also an actor), Hannah, Benjamin and Solana.[3]
Filmography
Film
- Elvis and James: The Living Legends! (Buhay Pa... Mukhang Alamat Na!) (1989)
- Last 2 Minutes (1989)
- Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (1991)
- Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko (1991)[4]
- Buburahin Kita sa Mundo! (1991)
- Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (1992)
- Iisa Pa Lamang (1992)
- Alyas Boy Kano (1992)
- Hindi Kita Malilimutan (1993)
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- Run Barbi Run (1995)
- Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (1997)
- Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis (1997)
- Magkaibigan (2008)
- Litsonero (2009)
- My Lady Boss (2013)
- Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019)
Television / Network
- GMA Supershow (1990–1997 / GMA Network)
- Kadenang Kristal (1995–1996 / GMA Network)
- Wansapanataym: Mail In Heaven (1997 / ABS-CBN)
- Mula Sa Puso (1997–1999 / ABS-CBN)
- Marinella (1999–2001 / ABS-CBN)
- Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (2005–2006 / ABS-CBN)
- Ysabella (2007 / ABS-CBN)
- Kokey at Ako (2010 / ABS-CBN)
- Paano ang Pasko? (2020 / TV5)
- Paano ang Pangako? (2021 / TV5)
- Daddy's Gurl (2021 / GMA Network)
- Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune (2022 / GMA Network)
- Apoy sa Langit (2022 / GMA Network)
- The Iron Heart (2022–present / Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5)
Radio
- Kapamilya Konek (DZMM 630) (2013)
Awards
Laxa has won one FAMAS Award, one Gawad Urian Award, and one Star Award.[5]
| Group | Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMAS Awards | (1993) | Best Supporting Actress Iisa pa Lamang | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | 1993 | Best Comedy Actress A.T.M. | Won |
| Gawad Urian Awards | (1993) | Best Actress Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress Iisa Pa Lamang | Nominated | ||
| (1998) | Best Supporting Actress Minsan Lamang Magmahal Tied with Elizabeth Oropesa. | Won | |
| Star Awards | (1998) | Supporting Actress of the Year Minsan Lamang Magmahal | Won |
References
- ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "EXCLUSIVE: Actress-Author Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan On What It Takes To Get Parenting, And Parenthood, Right". Metro.Style. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Donny Pangilinan pay tribute to Tony Ferrer". Manila Bulletin. January 24, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ . ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020.
- ^ Villanueva, Nena Z. (July 30, 1991). "Falcon's Daughter Sees Action". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 18. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "Awards for Maricel Laxa". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 29, 2007.
External links
- Maricel Laxa at IMDb