Maricel Laxa

Acting

Maricel Laxa

Born

1970-02-25 (56)

Place of birth

Pasay City, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

49 titles

Known for

Film credits

2010s · 2 titles

2000s · 3 titles

Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope poster
NR

Three uplifting stories of faith, compassion and courage provide the framework for this inspirational film. First, Jocelyn, a victim of the mudslides in Leyte, finds strength in the face of tragedy; next, a family's adoption of a neglected young boy brings healing; and in the final chapter, widower Rudy Abad decides to build a village in the Philippines in memory of his wife, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope

2007

Litsonero poster
NR

SYNOPSIS. Fidel (Paolo Contis) is a fresh culinary arts graduate from a Swiss school, working as an under-chef in a casino restaurant in Macau. Fidel is compelled by his mother, Inay Viring (Maricel Laxa), to come back to their hometown in time for the first death anniversary of his father. Fidel starts apprenticing with the town's lechon master, Mang Carding (Jun Urbano) and falls in love with Carding's granddaughter, Carmel (Karylle). As the story moves forward, Fidel is constantly confronted by his familly's over-dependence on him, even if the eldest in the family is his Kuya Roger (Gerard Pizzaras), an ill-tempered trisikad driver. Meanwhile, Fidel's teen sister gets pregnant by her high school boyfriend, and before long has a bad miscarriage. At around the same time, Tiyo Pinoy (Michael de Mesa) stabs the lover of his wife Cora (Joanne Quintas). All this domestic turmoil happens while Fidel is struggling through his training as a litsonero with Mang Carding.

Litsonero

2009

Magkaibigan poster
NR

Two lifelong friends have their lives shaken up when one of them discovers that he has cancer. Quick to lose hope in the face of his deteriorating health, it's left to his best friend to help him get through these troubled times.

Magkaibigan

2008

1990s · 28 titles

Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis poster
8.0

The Kingdom of Damortis was once ruled by the kind-hearted Empress Sofia who was ordered to be killed by Basilicus, her brother who has a great desire for the throne. Princess Dahlia, heir to the throne elopes with the blind singer Mico. Amain and his warrior trainees, Jobert, Samuel, and Oman are tasked to protect the princess and save Damortis from the evil forces of Basilicus.

Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis

1997

Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo poster
8.0

A 1991 Filipino action film starring Phillip Salvador.

Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo

1991

A Plea to God poster
5.3

A nun is ostracized by her superiors after a brutal encounter with a rapist leaves her pregnant.

A Plea to God

1991

Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy

1995

Makati Ave. Office Girls poster
10.0

A story of a diverse group of female office workers who have vastly different professional goals but all share the same desire to be loved.

Makati Ave. Office Girls

1993

Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live poster
5.0

Based on the life story of Isabel Aquino.

Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live

1991

Iisa Pa Lamang poster
8.0

Arman is torn between two women, a woman who came from a decent family or the one who kept it a secret of being a first-class prostitute.

Iisa Pa Lamang

1992

No artwork available
NR

A drama film

Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako

1990

Hot Summer poster
7.5

A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.

Hot Summer

1990

Dudurugin Kita Ng Bala Ko poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Dudurugin Kita Ng Bala Ko

1992

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal poster
8.0

A single mom struggles to raise her son.

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

1997

No artwork available
4.0

A young couple's marriage is tested when wife is consumed by her career, and husband finds solace in his son's teacher.

You are Everything to Me

1992

No artwork available
NR

Maricel Laxa and Maritoni Fernandez portrayed best friends whose relationship turned sour after dark secrets were revealed.

Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal

1993

The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse poster
7.7

A newlywed Sol learns that her husband Roy is a psychotic who alternated between treating her tenderly and beating her up when she disobeys his orders.

The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse

1994

Higit pa sa Buhay ko poster
7.0

Alex, in an altercation after a car accident with Gaston, loses his brother Joey. Gaston is eventually arrested, but during the exchange of bullets during his arrest, Gaston's son Sonny unfortunately dies. Alex thinks the arrest will give justice to Joey's death, but instead it still leaves him distraught. After Joey appears in Alex's dreams and comforts him, his life changes. Meanwhile, Gaston is in prison and wants to avenge Sonny's death.

Higit pa sa Buhay ko

1999

Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo! poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Buburahin Kita Sa Mundo!

1991

Mainit na puso poster
3.7

A husband betrays his paralyzed wife as he finds satisfaction outside his marriage.

Mainit na puso

1991

No artwork available
NR

Starring Maricel Laxa, Eric Quizon and Patricia Ann Roque

Asul ang Kulay ng Puso

1996

Hindi Kita Malilimutan poster
6.5

A story about an unusual relationship between a brother and sister. Carmina, an ambitious lass is accepted on a scholarship in Manila. Her brother Aga struggles to support her all throughout her school years. But Carmina, influenced by her peer, is disgraced by her brother's illiteracy and what was once a harmonious relationship is suddenly ruined. A compelling drama of a brother-sister relationship

Hindi Kita Malilimutan

1993

Hotdog poster
6.5

a film by Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao.

Hotdog

1990

No artwork available
10.0

a film by Tony Cruz.

Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake

1990

Enteng and Mokong poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Enteng and Mokong

1997

Pretty Boy Hoodlum poster
2.0

No synopsis available yet.

Pretty Boy Hoodlum

1991

Lover's Delight poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Lover's Delight

1990

Hindi Magbabago poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Hindi Magbabago

1994

Banana Split poster
NR

Joey comes from the provinces to Manilla where he becomes chauffeur to an orphaned heiress who lives with her lawyer and his wife, who are trying to kill her for her money. The lawyer’s wife, the maid, the secretary, and the gay cook all fall in love with the new chauffeur, causing complications. When the heiress is kidnapped, Joey and the heiress’ suitor come to the rescue.

Banana Split

1991

Run Barbi Run poster
NR

Bartolome del Rosario is a Shakey's pizza delivery boy who witnesses the massacre of the Black Scorpion Gang committed by a group of henchmen while delivering pizza at night. As a result, he was indefinitely suspended from his job and had to decide whether to turn state witness or hide forever. Ultimately, he decides to turn himself over to the authorities after his grandmother and mother appeared in his dream. Unknown to him however, he is already on the death list of the henchmen's boss Gardo who was not pleased with his revelations.

Run Barbi Run

1995

Alyas Boy Kano poster
NR

Director: Pepe Marcos Writers: Conrad Poe (story and screenplay), Enrique Reyes (story and screenplay) Stars: Edu Manzano, Tirso Cruz III, Maricel Laxa

Alyas Boy Kano

1992

Series credits

No artwork available
NR

Kadenang Kristal was a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, this drama series is all about love, family and friendship. This is also the first teledrama of TAPE Inc. in primetime block.

Kadenang Kristal

1995

The Iron Heart poster
7.5

An undercover agent goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, he along with his allies faces the grueling task that will challenge his resolve and strength.

The Iron Heart

2022

Angels Without a Heaven poster
6.5

Five downtrodden and unfortunate street children, all with their own unique stories, unite to survive the harsh conditions and harsher realities life applies to them.

Angels Without a Heaven

2005

It's Okay to Not Be Okay poster
9.7

An author with severe antisocial tendencies learns to confront her deep emotional wounds when she meets a stranger who challenges her cold facade.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

2025

Mano Po Legacy poster
NR

A Philippine seasonal anthology series that features brand new stories made for television while still staying true to the themes of love, family, and legacy from the iconic Mano Po films.

Mano Po Legacy

2022

Paano ang Pasko? poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Paano ang Pasko?

2020

No artwork available
NR

Kokey @ Ako is a Filipino comedy-fantasy primetime series to be aired in ABS-CBN. The series is the sequel to the 2007 series, Kokey. It stars Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga.

Kokey @ Ako

2010

Apoy sa Langit poster
NR

A widowed jewelry designer and her only daughter get a second chance at a complete family.

Apoy sa Langit

2022

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune poster
NR

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune is a 2022 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of Mano Po Legacy. Directed by Ian Loreños, it stars Barbie Forteza, Sunshine Cruz and Maricel Laxa. It premiered on January 3, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2022 with a total of 40 episodes.

Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune

2022

No artwork available
NR

The first season of Star Circle Kid Quest was launched the same day as the main edition.

Star Circle Kid Quest

2004