Maricel Soriano filmography

Maricel Soriano is a Filipino actress who has appeared extensively on film and television. She began a career as a child actress, debuting in the 1971 film titled My Heart Belongs to Daddy, appearing alongside Tirso Cruz III. She went on to perform several roles in the 1970s, gaining her first acting award at the 9th Manila Tagalog Film Festival as "Best Child Actress" for her role in Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko (1973) and the longest running Philippine sitcom John en Marsha (1973-1991), where she played the role of Shirley Puruntong. A supporting role in the film Yakuza Contract (1978) proved to be a breakthrough for Soriano; she received her first FAMAS Award nomination for it at age 14. In 2000BCE, she was introduced as one of the first GMA Babies and launched a loveteam tandem with William Martinez the following year. They appeared in several movies together including Galawgaw (1982), Summer Holiday (1982), To Mama With Love (1983), Teenage Marriage (1984), Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984), and Inday Bote (1985).

The following years saw Soriano as a prominent figure in television. She starred in her own variety shows Maria! Maria! (1986) and Maricel Live! (1986), showcasing skills in singing, dancing, and hosting, establishing herself as a multi-faceted performer. She also headlined two long-time drama anthologies on ABS-CBN; Maricel Regal Drama Special (1987-1990) and The Maricel Drama Special (1990-1997). She achieved wider recognition from critics and award-giving bodies as a dramatic actress after doing a slew of sitcoms and comedy films. She received fourteen "Best Actress" nominations at the FAMAS Awards, winning two for her performances in Dahas (1995) and Nasaan ang Puso (1997). Among her other notable award-winning films includes the 1983 film Saan Darating Ang Umaga (for which she won her first FAMAS Award), Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit (1984), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Babaeng Hampaslupa (1988), Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (1991), Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992), Separada (1994), Inagaw mo ang Lahat sa Akin (1995), Ama, Ina, Anak (1996), Soltera (1999), Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap (1996), Abandonada (2000), Inang Yaya (2006) and A Love Story (2007). Soriano's films released since 2000 have collectively earned ₱950 million, making her one of the highest grossing Filipino box office stars this century.^[1]