Maricel Soriano
Known for Acting · 141 credits
- Born
- 1965-02-25 (age 61)
- Also known as
- The Diamond Star
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.
Known For
TV Shows (11)
The Law of Revenge
2020
as Lucinda Pineda / Lucing
The General's Daughter
2019
as Nanang Isabelle
Pieces of Paradise
2023
as Amanda Barrameda
Lavender Fields
2024
as Aster Fields
Rainbow Rumble
2024
as Self - Contestant
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
2014
as Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"
Vietnam Rose
2005
as Carina Mojica dela Cerna
Linlang
2023
as Amelia Lualhati
Florinda
2009
as Florinda Arguelles
Drag Race Philippines
2022
as Self - Guest Judge
John en Shirley
2006
as Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez
Movies (130)
The Heiress
2019
as Luna
Yakuza Contract
1978
Haunted Carnival
2026
Batang Quiapo
1986
as Maria
Meet, Greet & Bye
2025
as Baby Facundo
Estong Balisong
1981
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
2013
as Pia
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
1991
as Shirley J. Puruntong
A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!
2023
Elena's Redemption
1996
as Elena
Call My Manager: Pilot Episodes
2025
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako
1995
as Sendra/Cristy Mondragon
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1971
Age Doesn't Matter
1981
Pahiram ng Ligaya
1985
In His Mother's Eyes
2023
First Light
2026
as Linda Dela Cruz
The Aswang Phenomenon
2011
as Herself
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
as Donna
A Love Story
2007
as Joanna Villanueva
T2
2009
as Claire
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig
1986
as Belinda / Tentay
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
2016
as Cora Catacutan
Captain Barbell
1973
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1986
as Shirley Puruntong
Clown
1986
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
2011
as Mariel
Mila
2001
as Mila Cabangon
Tiger Force
1975
Under-age
1980
as Cecilia
Filipinas
2003
as Yolanda Filipinas
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
as Carmen Castro
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
2007
as Eden
Sa Piling ng Aswang
1999
as Marines
Mother Nanny
2006
as Norma
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian
1997
as Roselle
The Graduates
1986
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
2012
as Female Partner
John & Marsha
1974
as Shirley J. Puruntong
John & Marsha '80
1980
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Where Will the Morning Come?
1983
as Shayne Rodrigo
Dahas
1995
as Luisa
Soltera
1999
as Sandra Valdez
Story of Three Loves
1982
Leon at Tigre
1991
as Alice
Inday Bote
1985
as Inday Vargas
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
2013
as Saleslady
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
1998
as Mariel
I Love You, I Hate You
1982
as Ditas
Maria Went To Town!
1987
as Maria / Marie / Mary
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1975
as Shirley J. Puruntong
I Will Survive
2004
as Cynthia
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
1982
Abandoned
2000
as Gemma
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
1982
Momzillas
2013
as Clara
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
You're the Only One I Loved
1992
as Adela
Boystown
1982
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
2007
as Jocelyn Llorente
Inday Inday sa Balitaw
1986
as Inday
Envy
1987
as Angeli
Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan
1976
Selfish Desires
1984
as Clarissa Rosales
Stupid Cupid
1988
as Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")
Pabling
1981
as Maya
Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas
1988
as Carmela
Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader
Sige, Subukan Mo
1998
as Panyang
I Will Only Love You Once
1994
as Terry
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Cathy
No Other Love
1982
Mano Po
2002
as Vera Go
Harvest Home
1995
as Jacinta
Daddy's Little Darlings
1984
as Honey
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
1991
as Malou
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
as Inday / Super Inday
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
1983
Once, There Was a Mother
1983
as Noemi
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
1984
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
1984
as Amy
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!
1998
as Doris
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
1989
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
as Sally
Nasaan ang Puso
1997
as Joy
Daddy Knows Best
1983
Babaing Hampaslupa
1988
as Remedios
A Separated Woman
1994
as Melissa
Your Memory is My World
1974
John & Marsha '77
1977
as Shirley J. Puruntong
Tunay na Mahal
2000
as Casilda
When I Fall In Love
1986
My 2 Mommies
2018
as Tita Baby
Numbalikdiwa
2006
as Portia / Karissa
Bilibid Boys
1981
as Steve's Friend
Father, Mother, Child
1996
as Marilen Alvarez
Parang Kailan Lang
1983
Kahit Minsan Lang
1997
as Gloria
Lady Luck
1975
Oh, My Mama
1981
Taray at Teroy
1988
as Estela "Taray" Caluglog
Vampira
1994
as Paz / Cara
Dolphy's Angels
1980
Teenage Marriage
1984
Galawgaw
1982
as Olga
Mother Dear
1982
as Via
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
1985
Manchichiritchit
1993
as Dorie
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
Last Supper No. 3
2009
as Clerk
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
1982
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Karina Ranchez
Dobol Dribol
1992
as Estefan
Son of Fung Ku
1975
I Have Three Hands
1985
as Bridgette
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
1997
as Marietta
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
1995
as Amanda Moran
Gorio en Tekla
1989
as Gorio / Gregory
Omeng Satanasia
1977
About Maricel Soriano
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. With 141 credits spanning from 1971 to 2026, Maricel Soriano has appeared in 130 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular Maricel Soriano Movies
- The Heiress (2019) — as Luna
- Yakuza Contract (1978)
- Haunted Carnival (2026)
- Batang Quiapo (1986) — as Maria
- Meet, Greet & Bye (2025) — as Baby Facundo
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