Maricel Soriano - Actor Profile

Maricel Soriano

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 25, 1965

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.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Maricel Soriano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maricel Soriano reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maricel Soriano's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Maricel Soriano's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Elena's Redemption, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maricel Soriano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maricel Soriano's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Elena's Redemption (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Elena's Redemption: The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer;

Elena's Redemption

1996•Drama
★10.0
Wrenched From Heaven (1985) movie poster
★10.0

Wrenched From Heaven: A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.

Wrenched From Heaven

1985•Drama
★10.0
Leon at Tigre (1991) movie poster
★10.0

Leon at Tigre: Good friends (Maricel Soriano & Rene Requiestas) bent on becoming cops always end up getting on each others nerves. One

Leon at Tigre

1991•Comedy
★10.0
Where Will the Morning Come? (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Where Will the Morning Come?: After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their only child is receptive a

Where Will the Morning Come?

1983•Drama
★10.0
Abandoned (2000) movie poster
★10.0

Abandoned: After finishing prison sentence in Canada and came back to the Philippines, Gemma wants to recover her son after she was

Abandoned

2000•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maricel Soriano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Meet, Greet & Bye Baby Facundo Hit Similar →
2023 A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment! - Flop Similar →
2019 The Heiress Luna Flop Similar →
2018 My 2 Mommies Tita Baby Average Similar →
2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Cora Catacutan Flop Similar →
2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Pia Hit Similar →
2013 Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Saleslady Average Similar →
2013 Momzillas Clara Average Similar →
2011 Yesterday Today Tomorrow Mariel Flop Similar →
2009 Last Supper No. 3 Clerk Super Hit Similar →
2009 T2 Claire Average Similar →
2007 Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! Eden Average Similar →
2007 A Love Story Joanna Villanueva Flop Similar →
2004 I Will Survive Cynthia Flop Similar →
2002 Mano Po Vera Go Hit Similar →
2001 Mila Mila Cabangon Super Hit Similar →
2000 Abandoned Gemma Super Hit Similar →
1999 Soltera Sandra Valdez Flop Similar →
1998 Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib Mariel Flop Similar →
1998 Sige, Subukan Mo Panyang Flop Similar →
1996 Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! Sally Flop Similar →
1996 Elena's Redemption Elena Super Hit Similar →
1996 Father, Mother, Child Marilen Alvarez Super Hit Similar →
1995 Dahas Luisa Hit Similar →
1995 Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita Karina Ranchez Flop Similar →
1995 Harvest Home Jacinta Hit Similar →
1994 Vampira Paz / Cara Average Similar →
1994 Separada Melissa Super Hit Similar →
1994 I Will Only Love You Once Terry Flop Similar →
1992 Dobol Dribol Estefan Flop Similar →
1992 You're the Only One I Loved Adela Super Hit Similar →
1991 Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik Malou Flop Similar →
1991 Leon at Tigre Alice Super Hit Similar →
1989 Gorio en Tekla Gorio / Gregory Average Similar →
1988 Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas Carmela Super Hit Similar →
1988 Super Inday And The Golden Bibe Inday / Super Inday Flop Similar →
1987 Maria Went To Town! Maria / Marie / Mary Average Similar →
1986 Clown - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig Belinda / Tentay Average Similar →
1986 The Graduates - Hit Similar →
1986 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Ana Flop Similar →
1985 Wrenched From Heaven Carmen Castro Super Hit Similar →
1985 John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya - Hit Similar →
1984 Daddy's Little Darlings Honey Flop Similar →
1983 Where Will the Morning Come? Shayne Rodrigo Super Hit Similar →
1982 Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Average Similar →
1981 Bilibid Boys Steve's Friend Flop Similar →
1980 Under-age Cecilia Flop Similar →
1977 Omeng Satanasia - Flop Similar →
1975 Tiger Force - Flop Similar →

Maricel Soriano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maricel Soriano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maricel Soriano is "Elena's Redemption" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maricel Soriano acted in?

Maricel Soriano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maricel Soriano?

Other notable films include "Wrenched From Heaven", "Leon at Tigre", and "Where Will the Morning Come?".

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