
Acting
Maricel Soriano
Born
1965-02-25 (61)
Known for
Acting
Credits
71 titles
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
7.3The life of a simple flower farm girl is shattered when she falls for a charming accountant, who turns out to be a married gun cartel member. Targeted for his stolen money, she loses everything she holds dear and reinvents herself to seek justice.
Lavender Fields
2024
NRWitness the lives of two opposing women, which triggers the great controversy between their two opposing families as they are entangled in a web of lies, mysteries, secrets, intrigues, betrayals, conspiracies, and shocking revelations.
The Law of Revenge
2020
6.3A con artist takes on the job of pretending to be one of the long-lost sisters of a young and rich woman. As she navigates a world of cunning and lies, she learns about right and wrong, love and family, and spectacular truths about herself.
Pieces of Paradise
2023
8.22nd LT Rhian Bonifacio is a Military Nurse for the AFP and is dedicated in saving lives. But she has a secret. She's a spy, trained by her very own father, Tiago, to exact revenge against his enemy, Marcial, a general of the army. She will be wedged between the two forces because of her love for her family.
The General's Daughter
2019
NRA Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN Studios & 3NITHINK.
Rainbow Rumble
2024
7.7The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Drag Race Philippines
2022
Film credits
2020s · 7 titles
NRAmid the cutthroat world of showbiz, a team of talent agents juggles celebrity egos, industry politics, and personal ambitions — revealing the chaos behind the spotlight. This is a film cut of the first two episodes of Call My Manager!, based on the French series Call My Agent!
Call My Manager!
2025
As the carnival turns into a death trap, the guests must survive challenges while carnival freaks hunt every single one of them.
Haunted Carnival
2026
7.0A mother, who loves watching K-dramas, decides to stop her chemo treatment after losing hope of getting better. Her only dream before dying is to meet her ultimate K-drama idol, who is visiting Manila for a series of events. Her four children agree to work together with the condition that once their mother meets their idol, she will undergo therapy before her time runs out.
Meet, Greet & Bye
2025
NR"In His Mother's Eyes" follows the story of Tim, a special child who was left in the care of his uncle Bibs by his working mother Lucy for several years. When Lucy returns, she attempts to regain the affection of her son and brother. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as she thought. Despite her best efforts to make up for her absence, her attempts fail and only make things worse.
In His Mother's Eyes
2023
NRAfter her sister’s sudden death, an ambitious assistant director puts her dreams of working abroad on hold to raise her orphaned niece and face a family history she thought she could leave behind.
Life After You
2026
8.0An elderly nun witnesses a young construction worker's fatal accident, compelling her to question the ethical principles of the institution she has devoted her life to.
First Light
2026
1.0Drag Race Philippines Season 2 proudly presents the soap opera with the shortest runtime and the longest, most unforgettable title.
A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment!
2023
2010s · 6 titles
7.3Quadruplets are split into pairs and raised apart by their parents. They meet as adults by accident and have a tough choice to make when one needs a liver transplant.
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
2013
2.9The Heiress centers on the story of Luna, a mambabarang or a powerful demon sorceress, who will stop at nothing to keep to herself her young niece, Guia.
The Heiress
2019
NRTwo brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
2012
4.3Divided into three "short films", each one pokes fun to a particular genre. Episode 1: Bala Sa Bala, Kamao Sa Kamao, Satsat Sa Satsat. Episode 2: Shake, Shaker, Shakest. Episode 3: Asawa ni Marie.
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
2016
3.8It’s a story of people and their secrets that tear them apart...The movie follows a surprising decision that each family member will make in the aftermath of a tragedy… life changing decisions that will either lead them to a future lasting happiness, or one full of despair.
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
2011
5.8Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to take the child back.
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
2013
2000s · 5 titles
9.0A production assistant misplaces a tapestry depicting the Last Supper that was borrowed to use as a prop for a TV commercial. This simple mistake turns his whole life upside down, as he gets accused of fraud and is left to wrangle with the difficulties of the legal system.
Last Supper No. 3
2009
3.9Ian Montes is a picture of success. Despite being a son of a shipping tycoon, Ian refused to just ride in his father's empire. He built his own real estate company and earned his first million at a very young age. He never looked back since then. Driven by his ambition to become better, if not as good as his father, Ian managed to make it on his own. But behind all the glory is a man yearning for love and recognition.
A Love Story
2007
NRNorma has to balance her love and attention for the two special people in her life: her daughter and her ward.
Mother Nanny
2006
NRThree 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
9.0Florencia, the matriarch of the Filipinas family, is in poor health, and Yolanda, the eldest of the Filipinas children, finds herself in the unenviable position of keeping her bickering family from disintegration. As the tension rises, Yolanda seeks refuge in a local church. She is critically injured trying to break up a nasty fight between brothers Emman and Samuel, forcing her family to make a life-changing decision.
Filipinas
2003
1990s · 14 titles
3.0A government agent investigating a suspected terrorist is accused of having an affair by his wife. The false accusation leads to the end of their marriage for the sake of their son.
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
8.0Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an odd job of being a human toy of a young boy to support her final year in college.
John en Marsha: Ngayong '91
1991
7.3In a quiet, rural Filipino village, sibling rivalry continues through adulthood for two sisters and finally tears their family apart.
Harvest Home
1995
8.0Luisa is raped by an unknown assailant a few nights before she is wed to Jake. When Jake discovers Luisa's prenuptial chastity is in question on their first night, violent events unfold.
Dahas
1995
8.0Adela is the sheltered daughter of successful Dr. Maximo Sevilla. She has spent her life crocheting alone in the big house, and disappointed her father for failing to qualify for a career in law or medicine, and for lacking the confidence of her departed mother. Adela vainly struggles to cultivate elegance, until she meets and falls for the charms of striking David Javier.
You're the Only One I Loved
1992
NR
Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako
1995
7.0After separating for too long, two sisters are reunited but complications are bound to happen when bickerings of past continues. Joy, a succesful careerwoman, attempts to reconcile her parents and reconnects with her siblings.
Nasaan ang Puso
1997
10.0A Manila professional determined to unearth the mysterious disappearance of her younger brother. Plagued by guilt over neglecting and ignoring the needs of her brother, she takes a bitter and scary journey to the island of Panay where her brother was last seen. On her way to the dreaded town of Panitan, Maricel runs into a group of students who are on a research project to disprove the existence of witches in that town.
Sa Piling ng Aswang
1999
NRA florist has a married man for a boyfriend.
Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
1992
9.0Jerry, an undercover agent, has successfully infiltrated a bigtime drug syndicate. He gets assigned, however, to liquidate Roselle, the lone witness to a murder. In a dilemma, Jerry has to protect Roselle without blowing his cover.
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian
1997
9.0The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.
Elena's Redemption
1996
8.0A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
3.8After spending a couple of years behind bars, Lando wins back his freedom. But his prison record has incapacitated him from landing a job. Fortunately, a friend of his knows someone who needs a driver and a bodyguard desperately. But that someone turns out to be Mariel, the very woman whom Lando has had an encounter with. Desperate for a job, Lando agrees to work for Mariel despite his negative impression of her. As expected, their working relationship is as stormy as it can get. But love works in mysterious ways - even the rowdiest of enemies can become more than friends.
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib
1998
9.0Nagkataon... Nagkatagpo: Directed by Augusto Salvador. With Rudy Fernandez, Maricel Soriano, Eddie Rodriguez, Bembol Roco.
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
1994
1980s · 20 titles
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
1982
9.5A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
NRStruggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.
John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika
1986
9.0Celia, a daughter of a housekeeper of the Regattas, finds an unknown man- Edwin - in one of their huts. As she helps the man, the two grew close to each other and fell in love. However, they must first solve their problems: Celia must obtain her father's properties while Edwin must clear his name's bad reputation.
I Can't Forget You
1982
NRCharacters from the folk fantasy world empower the young leader of a small but prosperous town with a magical knife, an equally magical gun, and martial arts skills when criminal syndicate members wreak havoc on the once peaceful community.
Estong Balisong
1981
10.0In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".
Batang Quiapo
1986
8.0When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
1985
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig
1986
7.0Donna, Judith, and Bessie are sisters from an aristocratic family. Each of them keeps a secret, all fighting for love and peace of one another.
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
NRThe Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula, Part II: Directed by Ading Fernando. With Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito.
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula
1984
8.0The story follows Angeli, an orphan girl raised by a wealthy widower, Diony. Angeli's hardships as a child left her to be a possessive and selfish woman. Diony has only one son, Efraim. Angeli has adored Efraim since childhood. Efraim and his dad have made Angeli the apple of their eyes. Santina comes later in the picture and leaves Angeli vying head-to-head for the attention of his dad and the man he loves. Will Angeli win over Santina's delicate charm? Or will she be forced to accept where she really came from? Will Efraim pick Angeli over Santina?
Envy
1987
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Gorio en Tekla
1989
NRIn this riotous comedy, Italian import model-turned-actor Dani Diovanni plays an abandoned half-American teenager who catches the fancy of screwball Maricel Soriano who plays the role of a comely lass from Pagsanjan.
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
1983
7.5a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
9.0Four professionals — three men and a woman — leave their respective jobs to work as domestics in a rich household, where the master’s four children initially make their lives miserable.
I Have Three Hands
1985
6.0a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Maria Went To Town!
1987
9.5A story about three girls struggling to find a better life in the city by working as maids in a house of a wealthy family. Carmela discovers a very important secret about her life when she met Crising, the loyal servant of the family. Yasmin fell in love with her master's son, Willi, but was distraught when Willie couldn't stand up for her and their unborn child. While Noemi who ran away from her mother to reach for her dreams, pretends to belong to a rich clan when she met a guy she likes.
Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas
1988
8.0Clarissa is an ambitious young woman born to a poor family. She is later adopted by her rich godmother after a tragedy. Determined to escape a life of poverty, she uses everyone around her, including her friends and family, in her relentless pursuit of wealth and power.
Selfish Desires
1984
9.0A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
1982
8.3After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their only child is receptive at first, she finds herself getting increasingly jealous of Joel who has become the couple's center of attention. Shayne realizes that her adopted brother is no threat at all when he demonstrates his affection for her. But just when harmony is restored in the family, tragedy strikes during a beach excursion.
Where Will the Morning Come?
1983
1970s · 7 titles
4.5Tiger Force is all about rival drug gangs and undercover police agents. Nothing amazingly original for the genre. But what make it stand out is its pace, and the quantity and quality of the action.
Tiger Force
1975
4.0Due to numerous failures, an aging scientist who is trying to create a formula to bring back his youth decided to sell his soul to a gay demon and must find true love within a year.
Omeng Satanasia
1977
7.0John en Marsha movie.
John & Marsha '77
1977
8.0As current as today's headlines...the gripping saga of a small man's uphill fight against the dreadead Japanese mafia.
Yakuza Contract
1978
8.0
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1971
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Dancing Master
1979
10.0No synopsis available yet.
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
1975
Series credits
7.3The life of a simple flower farm girl is shattered when she falls for a charming accountant, who turns out to be a married gun cartel member. Targeted for his stolen money, she loses everything she holds dear and reinvents herself to seek justice.
Lavender Fields
2024
NRWitness the lives of two opposing women, which triggers the great controversy between their two opposing families as they are entangled in a web of lies, mysteries, secrets, intrigues, betrayals, conspiracies, and shocking revelations.
The Law of Revenge
2020
6.3A con artist takes on the job of pretending to be one of the long-lost sisters of a young and rich woman. As she navigates a world of cunning and lies, she learns about right and wrong, love and family, and spectacular truths about herself.
Pieces of Paradise
2023
8.22nd LT Rhian Bonifacio is a Military Nurse for the AFP and is dedicated in saving lives. But she has a secret. She's a spy, trained by her very own father, Tiago, to exact revenge against his enemy, Marcial, a general of the army. She will be wedged between the two forces because of her love for her family.
The General's Daughter
2019
NRA Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN Studios & 3NITHINK.
Rainbow Rumble
2024
7.7The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Drag Race Philippines
2022
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
2014
7.0Vietnam Rose is a television series that was aired on the Philippine station, ABS-CBN.
Vietnam Rose
2005
7.0Victor “Bangis” Lualhati has always been a fighter. As a former boxer, he gets used to overcoming obstacles through tough times. However, when he finds a suspicious message on his wife's phone, he will be faced with a challenge he never saw coming. As Victor investigates, he discovers there is more at play than just a cheating spouse. The deeper he digs, the more shocking realizations he makes.
Linlang
2023
NRFlorinda is an ABS-CBN weekly mini-series format adapted from the movie of the same title originally starred by Susan Roces in 1973. This is the third installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.
Florinda
2009
NRJohn en Shirley was a sitcom aired weekly on ABS-CBN. The show was a spin-off from the original John En Marsha, which was the longest-running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television history. On 2006, the classic 70's sitcom was revived on ABS-CBN under the new title, John En Shirley. Dolphy and Maricel were the only ones from the original cast. One of the original cast members, Evelyn Bontogon as Matutina and Isko Salvador as Isko, made an appearance on one of the episodes.
John en Shirley
2006

