Maricel Soriano

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dador and the surname or paternal family name is Soriano.

Maricel Soriano (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐɾɪˈsel soɾˈjano]; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly referred to as “The Diamond Star” for her acting prowess, talent and popularity.^[1][2]

Maricel Soriano
Soriano in 2019
Born	Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano (1965-02-25) February 25, 1965 (age 57) Pasay, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Mary, Marya, The Taray Queen, The Dancing Queen and The Diamond Star
Occupation(s)	Actress, commercial model, television host, singer, dancer
Years active	1971–present
Spouse	Edu Manzano ​ ​ (m. 1989; div. 1991)​
Children	4^[citation needed]
Relatives	Meryll Soriano (niece) Mel Martinez (brother) Becbec Soriano (sister)
Website	[1]

Dubbed as the “Taray Queen” for her characteristically frank, street-smart, and quick-witted style,^[3] Soriano is the second Filipino actress with the most best-actress wins this century across the five biggest film awards ceremony.^[4] Tatler Asia ranked her as the 5th Top Veteran Actress of the Philippines, calling her “arguably the best actress of her time.”^[5] She has won over 40 best-actress wins throughout her career, becoming one of the most respected and illuminating artists in Philippine showbiz.^[6] Soriano is also recognised as the “Drama Anthology Queen” for the success of her two headlining drama series — Maricel Regal Drama Special (1987-1990) and The Maricel Drama Special (1990-1997), which had a 10 year run in the television altogether and became one of the longest running TV anthology series in Philippine history.^[7]

Soriano is also a Hall of Famer at MMFF Best Actress category.^[8] In 2018, she was awarded with a 'Film Icon Award' at Eddy Awards.^[9] She has won 5 FAMAS Awards including 2 Best Actress wins and a Dolphy Memorial Award for her contributions to Philippine comedy films. Soriano was recognized by FAMAS as one of the 'Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema.'^[10] In 2006, Soriano was inducted in Philippine Eastwood City Walk of Fame. In a poll conducted by S Magazine, she was voted as one of the 15 Greatest Actresses Of Philippine Cinema, with film genres ranging from comedy, fantasy, horror, suspense to action, romance, and drama.^[11][12]

Manila Bulletin hailed Maricel Soriano (together with Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos & Sharon Cuneta) as the Big 4 of the Philippine film industry or the “last four universally accepted Philippine movie queens.”^[13] Soriano is best known for her iconic, critically acclaimed and classic films including: 'Soltera', 'Saan Darating ang Umaga?', 'Inagaw mo ang Lahat sa Akin', 'Minsan Lang kita Iibigin' and 'Separada' to name a few.

Biography

Dubbed 'The Diamond Star' in the Philippine entertainment industry with 108 movies and several 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, where she's usually loud and energetic at the same time.^[14]

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. She was brought by her paternal grandmother to Sampaguita Pictures search for a child actress who will portray Tirso Cruz, III's younger sister. With her dancing, singing and acting skills, she grabbed the part.

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 second parents, especially when she grew up acting in John en Marsha where she was a regular cast.^{[citation needed]}

In the 1980s, she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies^[14] 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 one of the classics of Philippine cinema.^{[citation needed]}

She was also named as "Drama Anthology Queen" in the early 1990s because of her successful weekly drama show (produced by Regal Films and ABS-CBN) topped the primetime ratings game since its airing in October 1986. In July 1988, Freddie M. Garcia acknowledged that Soriano was the number one star of ABS-CBN, of which he was then the general manager.^[15] 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's Golden Dove 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.^[16]

In 2010, Soriano was now a freelancer and guested in Pilyang Kerubin, her comeback on GMA-7, where she played a mother who gives to her children; this was her first show on the channel.

In 2014, she inked a program contract with her home station, GMA Network, after backing out of ABS-CBN's Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin, which was supposed to be her teleserye comeback but Dawn Zulueta eventually replaced her role in the said show. She starred as Millet Gonzales-Real in Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, her first major project as a Kapuso actress which also marked her return on the small screen and then did guesting in Bubble Gang and Sunday PinaSaya.

In 2017, she eventually returned to showbiz through her former home network, ABS-CBN.

Television

From the sitcom John en 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!, "I M Wat I M" 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, Florinda, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real The General's Daughter and City Hunter War of Life ) and John en Shirley (a spin-off of her original sitcom), where she is reunited with Dolphy and Susan Roces.

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). The PMPC honored her with six awards as Best Actress in a Drama Anthology (The Maricel Soriano Drama Special) in 1988, 1989 and 1992 and Best Actress for Drama in a Soap Opera (Vietnam Rose) 2006 and (Florinda) 2010 and Best Actress for Drama in Single Performance (MMK – Baso episode) in 2017.

The Society of Entertainment (Enpress) thru their Golden Screen Awards for TV, the OFW Kakampi Awards and the EduKCircle TV Awards gave her the Best Actress for Drama trophies for her compelling performance in GMA Network's Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.

Her appeal to consumers help catapult a number of products (and infomercial) to gain a sizable share of the market, most notably: Ever Gotesco Malls, Modess, Green Cross Alcohol & Soap, Whisper, Alaska, Globe, Swift Spaghetti & Corned Beef, Loviscol, McDonald's, Jollibee, Mr. Clean, Breeze, Minola, Fiesta Spaghetti, Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil, Aji Ginisa, Vaseline shampoo, Argentina Corned Beef, DOH's Newborn Screening, Quick Chow Noodles and Saucy Me.

Her TVC with Jollibee in the mid-90s with Cesar Montano, made the catch phrase, "Correct ka dyan" famous. As well as, the strong line, "Ang mikrobyo hindi bine-beybi, pinapatay!" for Green Cross Alcohol in 1998. Same thing with the catchphrase, "Mauulit ito, Madalas!" with Mcdonalds Hamburger TVC during the mid-90s. She is formerly signed to GMA Network and is currently under Viva Artist Agency and ABS-CBN.

Film

Soriano has appeared in numerous comedy films, from John en Marsha in 1973 to I Will Survive in 2004. Some of her 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), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Babaing Hampaslupa (1988), Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992), Harvest Home (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, Angela Clemmons' "Give Me Just a Little More Time" and Shalamar's "A Night to Remember", 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 Smart Araneta Coliseum entitled "Hello, Hello Maricel" in 1987, she has appeared in hit concerts locally and abroad in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

With her film 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 over 50 plus accolades (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

Maricel Soriano was born in Pasay to Linda Dador and Victor Soriano. Her family initially lived in Makati and she and her sister, Maria Victoria "Becbec" attended St. Mary's Academy of Pasay for their grade school education. When her family transferred to Kamuning, Quezon City, she continued schooling at Trinity University of Asia (then College), CEU High School and OB Montessori. Due to her hectic showbiz schedule, she was unable to finish her secondary education. Based on her previous interviews, she said that 'if she did not become a movie star, she probably would have been a stewardess or a teacher.' However, she is computer-literate and adept at designing accessories, T-shirts, cards, certificates and stationeries. She even designed the graphics and title credits at the start and end of her drama anthology.

From their rented house in Kamuning, Quezon City, she lived independently by getting a townhouse in Midland Manor in Greenhills, San Juan, while her mother and siblings rented a house in Xavierville, Q.C. near Katipunan Road. When her house was finally completed in White Plains, Quezon City in 1985, she moved in together with her son, Marron Soriano. She married Edu Manzano in 1989 and joined him in Makati, but later went back to White Plains. When she gave birth to Sebastien Soriano, her mother and brothers joined her in White Plains. She briefly had her own condo in Rockwell, Makati with Eric Quizon as neighbor. Presently, she stays in Greenhills, San Juan with her two sons.

As a businesswoman, she and her sister with erstwhile manager Manny Valera established Excellent Productions in 1990, but was later renamed Diamond Star Productions, Inc. taking over the weekly production of her TV drama show when Regal Films decided to discontinue. It was renamed "The Maricel Soriano Drama Special" with her sister as Executive Producer and Maricel as Line Producer. The same production outfit was responsible for TV sitcoms -"Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis", "Mary D'Potter" and "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 bar, Mr. Melody, in Quezon City and Diamond Star Records.

In showbiz, she lists co-actors Roderick Paulate and Jackie Lou Blanco as her best friends. Other personalities whom she was very close with were King of Comedy, Dolphy and versatile actress, Nida Blanca (whom she considered as second parents); dramatic actress Charito Solis; comedian Nova Villa; producer and actress Armida Siguion-Reyna, actor Eric Quizon, make-up artist James Cooper; talent manager Anthony "Tonet Macho" Roquel; and award-winning actresses Gina Alajar, Jacklyn Jose and Rosanna Roces.

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

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

Film

Year	Title	Role	Film production	Release date
2019	The Heiress	Auntie Luna	Regal Films	November 27, 2019
2018	My 2 Mommies	Tita Baby	Regal Films	June 22, 2018
2016	Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin	Cora Catacutan	Viva Films / Heaven's Best Entertainment	January 13, 2016
2013	Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy	Pia Jackstone	Star Cinema, Viva Films	December 25, 2013
	Bekikang Ang Nanay Kong Beki	Cameo Role – Saleslady	Viva Films	October 23, 2013
	Momzillas	Clara del Valle	Star Cinema, Viva Films	September 18, 2013
2012	D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh!	Guest Role	M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., Regal Films	November 28, 2012
2011	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Mariel Montes	Regal Films	December 25, 2011
2009	Last Supper No. 3	Guest	Beinte Singko Mil Production	July 18, 2009
	T2	Claire	Star Cinema	April 11, 2009
2007	Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!	Eden Manahan	Regal Films	December 25, 2007
	A Love Story	Joanna Villanueva	Star Cinema	August 15, 2007
	Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa	Jocelyn	Gawad Kalinga	March 31, 2007
2006	Inang Yaya	Norma	Unitel Pictures	November 29, 2006
	Numbalikdiwa	Portia/Karissa	PLDT, Cinemabuhay Foundation, Mabolo Drive Productions	November 2006
2004	I Will Survive!	Cynthia	Regal Films	May 5, 2004
2003	Filipinas	Yolanda Filipinas	Viva Films	December 25, 2003
2002	Mano Po	Vera Go	Regal Films	December 25, 2002
2001	Mila	Mila Cabangon	Star Cinema	June 27, 2001
2000	Tunay na Mahal	Casilda	Regal Films	June 28, 2000
	Abandonada	Gemma	Viva Films	November 29, 2000
1999	Sa Piling ng Aswang	Marines Villanueva	Regal Films	December 25, 1999
	Soltera	Sandra	Star Cinema	July 28, 1999
1998	Tulak ng Bibig Kabig ng Dibdib	Mariel	FLT Films	October 14, 1998
	Sige, Subukan Mo	Panyang	Regal Films	August 5, 1998
	Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!	Doris	Star Cinema	February 25, 1998
1997	Nasaan ang Puso	Joy	MAQ Films	December 25, 1997
	Kahit Minsan Lang	Guest – Gloria	MAQ Films	1997
	Minsan Lamang Magmamahal	Marietta	MAQ Films	1997
	Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako Wala ng Bawian	Roselle	Star Cinema	1997
1996	Abot-Kamay Ang Pangarap	Elena	Reyna Films	September 6, 1996
	Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!	Salvacion "Sally"	Star Cinema	1996
	Ama... Ina... Anak.	Marilen	Star Cinema	February 26, 1996
	Inagaw mo ang lahat sa akin	Jacinta	Reyna Films	January 5, 1996
	Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig	Amanda Moran	Mother Studio, M-Zet Films	1996
1995	Dahas	Luisa	MAQ Films	December 25, 1995
	Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita	Karina Ranches	Regal Films	1995
	Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako	Cristy	Regal Films, RRJ Films	January 4, 1995
1994	Separada	Melissa Neri	Star Cinema	October 12, 1994
	Vampira	Paz	Regal Films	October 26, 1994
	Nagkataon Nagkatagpo	Jessie	MegaVision Films	1994
	Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin	Terry delos Reyes	Star Cinema	1994
1993	Manchichiritchit	Dorie	Viva Films	1993
	Ligaw-ligawan, Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan	Paquita	Regal Films	March 17, 1993
1992	Dobol Dribol	Estefan	Regal Films	1992
	Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal	Adela Sevilla	Reyna Films	1992
	Leon at Tigre	Alice	Regal Films	1992
1991	Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik	Malou	Regal Films	1991
	John en Marsha Ngayon '91	Shirley Puruntong	RVQ Productions	1991
1989	Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang	Donna	Regal Films	July 6, 1989
	Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig: Ginto't Pilak Namumulaklak	Chayong/Monique	Regal Films	February 8, 1989
	Gorio en Tekla	Gorio/Gregory	Regal Films	January 19, 1989
1988	Babaing Hampaslupa	Remedios	Regal Films	November 16, 1988
	Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas	Carmela Samaniego/Mary Rose	Regal Films	August 4, 1988
	Super Inday and the Golden Bibe	Super Inday/Inday	Regal Films	June 23, 1988
	Stupid Cupid: Horror Honeymoon	–	Regal Films	February 1988
	Taray at Teroy	Estela "Taray" Caluglog	Regal Films	February 25, 1988
1987	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Angeli	Regal Films	October 16, 1987
	Maria Went to Town	Maria/Marie/Mary	Regal Films	August 21, 1987
	Jack en Poy, Hale-hale Hoy!	Jack	Regal Films	February 25, 1987
1986	Payaso German Moreno – The Star	Guest	–	December 25, 1986
	Batang Quiapo	Maria	Regal Films	October 16, 1986
	Inday Inday sa Balitaw	Inday/Maria Luisa	Regal Films	August 28, 1986
	Super Islaw and the Flying Kids			July 17, 1986
	Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig	Belinda	Regal Films	May 1, 1986
	The Graduates	Lor	Regal Films	April 3, 1986
	When I Fall in Love	Carolina	Regal Films	March 14, 1986
	John & Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika	Shirley Puruntong		February 28, 1986
	Yesterday Today & Tomorrow	Anna	Regal Films	January 30, 1986
1985	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Zombies	Cathy	Regal Films	November 28, 1985
	I Have Three Hands	Bridget	Regal Films	September 11, 1985
	Inday Bote	Inday Vargas	Regal Films	August 15, 1985
	Pahiram ng Ligaya	–	–	July 3, 1985
	Hinugot sa Langit	Carmen Castro	Regal Films	June 6, 1985
	John & Marsha '85 (Sa Probinsiya)	Shirley Puruntong		January 18, 1985
	Ride On Baby	–	Regal Films	January 11, 1985
1984	Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday	Amy	Regal Films	October 12, 1984
	Teen-age Marriage	Mirriam Nieva	Regal Films	August 16, 1984
	Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit	Clarisse/Clarissa	VH Films	June 28, 1984
	Daddy's Little Darlings	Honey	Regal Films	June 15, 1984
	Da Best of John & Marsha sa Pelikula Part II	Shirley Puruntong		April 13, 1984
1983	Minsan, May Isang Ina	Noemi	Regal Films	December 2, 1983
	Daddy Knows Best	–	R.V.Q. Productions	November 3, 1983
	Summer Holiday	–	Regal Films	August 19, 1983
	Saan Darating ang Umaga?	Shayne Rodrigo	Viva Films	August 11, 1983
	Pepe en Pilar	Pilar	Regal Films	June 17, 1983
	To Mama with Love	Sabrina	Regal Films	May 6, 1983
	Da Best of John & Marsha sa Pelikula	Shirley Puruntong	RVQ Productions	April 14, 1983
	Parang Kailan Lang	–	Baby Pascual Films	April 8, 1983
	Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano	–	Golden Dragon Films	March 11, 1983
1982	Santa Claus Is Coming To Town	–	Regal Films	December 25, 1982
	I Love You, I Hate You	–	Regal Films	December 3, 1982
	Boystown	Laida	Regal Films	November 5, 1982
	Story of Three Loves	–	Regal Films	October 10, 1982
	Dancing Masters 2 Macao Connection	Elizabeth	RVQ Productions	September 18, 1982
	No Other Love	Guest	Regal Films	August 13, 1982
	Hindi Kita Malimot	Celia Legarda	Regal Films	July 16, 1982
	Mother Dear	Guia	Regal Films	June 4, 1982
	Galawgaw	Olga	Regal Films	March 12, 1982
	My Heart Belongs to Daddy	Ditas	RVQ Productions	February 18, 1982
	School Girls	–	Regal Films	January 29, 1982
1981	Summer Love			September 25, 1981
	Pabling	–	Regal Films	July 17, 1981
	Estong Balisong	–	–	July 16, 1981
	Oh, My Mama!	Maricel/Mama Cel	Good Harvest Productions	May 8, 1981
	Age Doesn't Matter	Bengbeng	Good Harvest Productions	February 27, 1981
	Bihagin: Bilibid Boys	Guest	Regal Films	January 16, 1981
1980	Underage	Cecilia	Regal Films	October 17, 1980
	John & Marsha '80	Shirley Puruntong	RVQ Productions	May 29, 1980
	Dolphy's Angels	Special Participation	RVQ Productions	March 20, 1980
1979	Dancing Master	Elizabeth	RVQ Productions	May 31, 1979
1978	Yakuza Contract	–	Bancom Audiovision, JE Productions	September 21, 1978
1977	John and Marsha '77	Shirley Puruntong		October 14, 1977
	Sgt. Dalagon	–	–	August 26, 1977
	Omeng Satanasia	Bing	RVQ Productions	April 29, 1977
1976	Kaliwa't Kanan ...Sakit ng Katawan	–	H.P.S. Film Productions	January 9, 1976
1975	Son of Fung Ku	–	RVQ Productions	July 4, 1975
	John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)	Shirley Puruntong	RVQ Productions	April 12, 1975
	Die Stunde Der Tödlichen Fäuste (Da du xiao)	–	First Films Organisation, Kinavesa Enterprises	March 29, 1975
	Lady Luck	–	Rina Films	February 5, 1975
1974	John & Marsha	Shirley Puruntong	RVQ Productions	June 23, 1974
	Ala-ala Mo... Daigdig Ko!	–	Virgo Film Productions	June 23, 1974
1973	Captain Barbell Boom!	–	RVQ Productions	December 22, 1973
	Cofradia	–	VP Productions	November 30, 1973
	Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay	–	Red Lion Film Productions	September 13, 1973
1971	My Heart Belongs to Daddy	–	Sampaguita Pictures	June 5, 1971

Television

2023	Linlang		Kapamilya Channel A2Z
2022	Quizon CT	Herself	Net25
2020-21	Ang sa Iyo ay Akin	Lucinda "Lucing" Dela Cruz-Pineda	Kapamilya Channel
2019	The General's Daughter	Isabelle "Nanang Sabel" Sarmiento	ABS-CBN
2018	The ABS-CBN Ball	Herself
2017	It's Showtime	Herself/Guest Hurado
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso	Georgia Espinosa
2015	Sunday PinaSaya	Herself	GMA Network
2014	Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real	Millet Gonzales-Real
2013	Toda Max	Maria	ABS-CBN
2010	Pilyang Kerubin	Regina	GMA Network
	5 Star Special Presents: Maricel Soriano	Various roles	TV5
2009	Sineserye Presents: Florinda	Florinda Arguelles	ABS-CBN
2007	Wowowee	Herself/Guest hosts
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 Panyurutan
2002–2005	Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis	Mary Magtanggol
1997–2001	Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis
1995–2000	ASAP	Herself
1990–1997	The Maricel Drama Special	Various roles
1987–1990	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"	City2/BBC
1985	I Am What I Am	Host
1981–1983	Kuskos Balungos	Abigail
1978–1980	Kaluskos Musmos	Jacklyn Pusit	RPN
1981–1996	Lovingly Yours, Helen	Herself	GMA Network City 2
1985–1988	Eat Bulaga!	Host	RPN
1979–1980	Maria Morena	Maria
1973–1989	John en Marsha	Shirley Puruntong
1972	Bahay-bahayan	Tessie	ABC

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.^[17] She received four consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997.^[18] 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.^{[citation needed]} 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.^[19][20][21]

International awards

Cinemanila International Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2006	Numbalikdiwa	Best Actress (Digital Lokal)	Won

Ref:^[22]

Local awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2019	Body of Work – Comedy Films 1970s to present	Dolphy King of Comedy Award	Won
2015	Body of Work – Films of the 1980s	Iconic Movie Queen of Philippine Cinema (1980s)	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	Babaing Hampaslupa		Nominated
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:^[23]

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
-1987 “Pinulot ka Lang sa Lupa”	-1984 “Kaya kong abutin ang Langit”

ref:^[24]

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, Tomboy	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2008	A Love Story	Best Actress	Nominated
2007	Mother Nanny		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	Babaing Hampaslupa		Nominated
1988	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa		Nominated
1987	The Graduates		Nominated

Golden Screen Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2013	Winning two best lead actress (comedy & drama)	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
2019	Hall of Fame	Best Actress	Won
2013	Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy		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

Asia Television Awards (International)

• Asia Television Awards - Best Drama Actress for the Maricel Soriano Drama Special (first runner-up) 1997
• Asia Television Awards - Best Comedy Actress for "Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis" (winner) 1998
• Asia Television Awards - Best Comedy Actress for "Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis"(winner) 1999

Film and Television Achievement Awards

• Entertainment Press of the Philippines (Enpress) Icon Awardee (one of the 13 awardees) -2010
• FAMAS' Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema Awardee −2015
• FAMAS' Dolphy King of Comedy Awardee −2019
• PMPC's Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award for Television – 2016
• Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEED) EDDY's Film Icon Awardee – 2018
• 8th EdukCircle Awards – Best Actress in A Single Performance for MMK's "Baso" – 2018
• 44th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards – Hall of Fame for Best Actress (Five Award-Winning Performances)– 2019

PASADO Awards

• Best Actress 1999, Soltera
• Best Actress 2006, Inang Yaya

Gawad TANGLAW Awards

• Achiever's Award for Producer and Actress 2006, Inang Yaya

People's Choice Awards

• Best Actress 1992, Ikaw Pa lang ang Minahal
• Best Actress 1994, Separada

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards

• Teen-age Box-Office Queen 1983 "Saan Darating ang Umaga? " “Ang Boyfriend kong Kano", "Summer Holiday"
• Teen-age Box-Office Queen 1984 "Kaya kong Abutin ang Langit", "Anak ni Waray vs AnaK ni Biday", "Teenage Marriage"
• Ms. RP Movies 1985 "Inday Bote”
• Ms. RP Movies 1986 "Batang Quiapo" “Inday, Inday sa Balitaw" “Horsey, Horsey Tigidig Tigidig”
• Ms. RP Movies 1994, "Separada"
• Ms. RP Movies 1999, "Soltera”
• Ms. RP Movies 2004, Filipinas
• Film Actress of the Year 2007, Inang Yaya
• Film Actress of the Year 2008, A Love Story
• Film Actress of the Year 2014, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy

Manila Film Festival

• Best Child Actress 1974, Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko

Iloilo Film Festival

• Best Child Actress 1974, John en Marsha

TV awards

OFW Kakampi Awards

2015 BEST ACTRESS Ang Dalawang MRS. REAL

ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards

• 2015 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program : Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

PMPC Star Awards for TV

Nominated

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

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

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

PMPC Star Awards for TV Best 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

• 1988 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama Maricel Regal Drama Special
• 1989 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama Maricel Regal Drama Special
• 1997 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama The Maricel Soriano Drama Special
• 2006 PMPC Star Awards Best Drama Actress for Vietnam Rose
• 2010 PMPC Star Awards Best Drama Actress for Florinda"
• 2017 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress in a Single Performance MMK "Baso"

Golden Dove Awards

• 1990 Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Show Maricel Regal Drama Special
• 1991 Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Show Maricel Regal Drama Special

CMMA Awards

• 1983 CMMA 1st Runner-up Best Supporting Actress for Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
• 1988 CMMA Awards Best Drama Show Maricel Regal Drama Special
• 1989 CMMA Awards Best Drama Show Maricel Regal Drama Special

Record awards and concerts

• 1982: "Ngayon at Habang Panahon" (Gold single)
• 1982: "Oh My Mama"
• 1985: Theme from Inday Bote, Karitong Paikot-ikot, I Am What I Am
• 1985: "John en Marsha sa America Show" in LA, San Francisco, Winnipeg Canada, Toronto Canada
• 1986: Sung "Mahal na Mahal Kita" in Horsey Horsey Tigidig Tigidig
• 1986: Sung "Kahit Na" in Batang Quiapo
• 1986: "Hello Hello Maricel" (also sang a duet with Raymond Lauchengco, the theme of their movie Saan Darating Ang Umaga?)
• 1987: Maricel and Roderick concert in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore

Entertainment and industry awards

• 1981: Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Oh my Mama
• 1982: Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Galawgaw at Pabling
• 1983: Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Hindi Kita Malimot, Summer Love
• 1982: Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983: Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983: GMMFSA Teenage Movie Queen
• 1984: Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1984: GMMFSA Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1984: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1985: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1985: GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1986: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1987: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1988: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1989: Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1986: Regal Box Office Queen
• 1987: Regal Box Office Queen
• 1988: Regal Box Office Queen
• 1989: Regal Box Office Queen
• 1988: Regal Best Citation for Maricel in her 17 years in showbiz
• 1988: Philippines TV Drama Anthology Queen By Inquirer
• 1988: Philippines Box Office Queen By Inquirer
• 1989: PHILIPPINES TV Drama Anthology Queen By Inquirer
• 1987: Box office Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1988: Box Office Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1988: TV's Drama Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1989: TV's Drama Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1989: TV's Drama Queen Abante Tonight
• 1988: Box Office Queen By Manila Bulletin
• 1988: Philippines TV Drama Anthology Queen By Manila Bulletin
• 1988: TV's Drama Queen by Tempo
• 1988: TV's Drama Queen by People's News
• 1987: Most Popular Female Star Sensation Magazine
• 1988: Most Popular Female Star Sensation Magazine
• 1987: Box Office Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1988: Box Office Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1987: TV's Drama Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1988: TV's Drama Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1987: Most Popular Female Commediene Sensation Magazine
• 1988: Most Popular Female Commediene Sensation Magazine
• 1988: Most Popular Loveteam Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon for Super Inday Sensation Magazine
• 1989: Most Popular Female Star by Woman Today
• 1989: Taray Queen Chika Chika Magazine
• 1989: Box Office Queen by Woman Today
• 1989: Screen Diva By Woman Today
• 1989: Anthology Queen By Woman Today
• 1989: Woman of the Year By Woman's Magazine
• 1987: Most Popular Female Star Orig Magazine
• 1987: Box Office Superstar Orig Magazine
• 1988: Most Popular Female star Orig Magazine
• 1987: TV's Queen of Drama Orig Magazine
• 1987: Female Star of the year Flash Magazine
• 1988: Most Popular Loveteam Maricel Soriano and Randy Santiago For Taray at Teroy Flash Magazine
• 1988: Female Star of the Year Tiktik Tabloid
• 1988: No. 1 Box Office Star Flash Magazine
• 1989: One of the seven outstanding actresses of the Philippines Movie Flash
• 1987: Cinema Scoop TV's Drama Queen
• 1988: Cinema Scoop Female Star
• 1988: Cinema Scoop TV's Drama Queen
• 1988: Cinema Scoop Female Star
• 1986: GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1988: GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1989: GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1988: Regal Drama Anthology Queen
• 1989: Regal Drama Anthology Queen
• 1990: Regal Drama Anthology Queen
• 1991: REGAL Drama Anthology Queen
• 1992: Regal Drama Anthology Queen
• 1987: Box Office Queen Jingle Extra Hot
• 1987: Most Popular Female Star Jingle Extra Hot
• 1987: Most Popular Commediene Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988: Box Office Queen Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988: TV'S Queen of Drama Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988: Most Popular Female Star Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988: FAP LUNA Awards Star of the night
• 1988: Metro Manila Film Festival Star of the Night
• 1988: ABS-CBN Cited Maricel for her 17 years in Showbiz
• 1988: ABS-CBN Box Office Superstar
• 1988: ABS-CBN Consummate Artist
• 1988: ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1989: ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1990: ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1991: ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1991: ABS-CBN Cited Maricel for her 22 years in Showbiz
• 1994: GMMFS Box-Office Entertainment Awards|Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Awards Ms. RP Movies
• 1999: One of the Top 100 Stars of Philippine Cinema, Manila Times
• 2000: Chosen as one of Philippines Best Actresses Critics
• 2003: GMSFF Ms. RP Movies
• 2006: GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 2003: Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2003: Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2004: Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2004: Female Actress of the year Yes Magazine
• 2005: Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2005: Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2006: Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2006: Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2006: Scene Stealer Yes Magazine
• 2006: Most Beautiful Celebrity Yes Magazine
• 2007: Hall of Famer Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2007: Hall of Famer Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2005: One of Top 15 Best Actress of all-time in Philippine Cinema by Directors Guild
• 1992: Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Ikaw Pa lang ang Minahal
• 1995: Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Dahas
• 1999: Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Soltera
• 2003: Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Filipinas
• 2006: Grand slam Nominations For Best Actress in Inang Yaya
• 2006: One of the TOP Choice for the 15 greatest actresses in Philippine Cinema S Magazine
• 2006: Top Female Celebrity Pex
• 2006: One of Best Dressed Actress Pex
• 2003: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2004: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2005: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2006: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2007: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2007: One of S magazine Best Dressed Female star
• 2007: One of the Top Ten Best actresses in YCC
• 2008: Female Actress of the year Yes Magazine
• 2008: One of 100 Most Beautiful People By Yes Magazine
• 2008: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2009: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2009: One of the best dressed celebrity from preview magazine
• 2010: No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2010: One of the Best Actresses of the Decade (2000–2009)
• One of the 15 Cinema One Legends
• One of the Top 7 Celebrity Icons (with Dolphy, Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos, Gloria Romero, Judy Ann Santos and Lea Salonga)
• Philippine Paradise of Stars
• Philippine Walk of Fame
• Most Powerful Personality in Showbiz
• 1999: The 15 Brightest Stars in Philippine Showbiz
• 2003: BizNewsAsia's list of Top 100 Most Powerful Filipinos for 2002.
• 2005: One of 15 Greatest Actresses Of Phil.Cinema (Yes Magazine)
• 2006: One of 15 Greatest Actresses Of Phil.Cinema (S-Magazine)
• 2007: One of YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars
• 2008: One of YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars
• 2009: One of YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars
• 2012: Most Beautiful Female Star Over 35 Female Network
• 2013: Most Inspiring Filipina Character in Inang Yaya as Norma for Female Network
• 2013: Best Actress Enpress Awards Gallery of Distinction Dekada AWARD
• 2015: 6th ENPRESS Golden TV Screen Awards Outstanding Performance by An Actress in a Drama Program Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
• 2018: Eddy's Icon Awardee

• 2022: 6th Outstanding Men and Women -Awardee

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External links

• Maricel Soriano at IMDb