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Maricel Soriano

Maricel Soriano

Actor · Born February 25, 1965 (61) · Philippines

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 25, 1965 (61)
From
Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 139 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 44% in 30 days

What are Maricel Soriano's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
49%
Self
14%
Survival
13%
Morality
11%
Society
9%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 10 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 10
Ally
2 of 10
Mentor
2 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
7
Hopeful
4
Dread
3
Absurd
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Maricel Soriano's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Maricel Soriano's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

139 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Haunted Carnival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Life After You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • First Light (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Linda Dela Cruz

  • Call My Manager: Pilot Episodes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Meet, Greet & Bye(2025)

    as Baby Facundo

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Lavender Fields (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 100 episodes · as Aster Fields

  • In His Mother's Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Deceit(2023)

    Show 14 episodes · as Amelia Lualhati

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • A Promise to You From the Heart, Rivals 'til the End of Eternity's Golden Chains... The Second Installment! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Pieces of Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 65 episodes · as Amanda Barrameda

  • The Law of Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 155 episodes · as Lucinda Pineda / Lucing

  • The Heiress(2019)

    as Luna

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The General's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 183 episodes · as Nanang Isabelle

  • My 2 Mommies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Tita Baby

  • Lumayo ka nga sa akin(2016)

    as Cora Catacutan

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 80 episodes · as Carmelita Gonzales Real / "Millet"

  • Female, Male, Gay, Lesbian(2013)

    as Pia

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Saleslady

  • Momzillas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Clara

  • D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Female Partner

  • Yesterday Today Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mariel

  • Florinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 20 episodes · as Florinda Arguelles

  • Last Supper No. 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Clerk

  • T2(2009)

    as Claire

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Eden

  • A Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Joanna Villanueva

  • Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jocelyn Llorente

  • Mother Nanny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Executive Producer · as Norma

  • Numbalikdiwa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Portia / Karissa

  • John en Shirley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez

  • Vietnam Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 105 episodes · as Carina Mojica dela Cerna

  • I Will Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Cynthia

  • Filipinas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Yolanda Filipinas

  • Mano Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Vera Go

  • Mila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mila Cabangon

  • Abandonada(2000)

    as Gemma

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Tunay na Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Casilda

  • Sa Piling ng Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Marines

  • Soltera(1999)

    as Sandra Valdez

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mariel

  • Sige, Subukan Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Panyang

  • Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Doris

  • Nasaan ang Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Joy

  • Kahit Minsan Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Gloria

  • Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Roselle

  • Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Marietta

  • Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sally

  • Elena's Redemption (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Elena

  • Ama, ina, anak(1996)

    as Marilen Alvarez

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Dahas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Luisa

  • Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Karina Ranchez

  • Inagaw mo ang lahat sa akin(1995)

    as Jacinta

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Amanda Moran

  • Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sendra/Cristy Mondragon

  • Vampira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Paz / Cara

  • A Separated Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Melissa

  • Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Jessie

  • Minsan lang kitang iibigin(1994)

    as Terry

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Manchichiritchit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dorie

  • Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Dobol Dribol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Estefan

  • You're the Only One I Loved (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Adela

  • Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Malou

  • Leon at Tigre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Alice

  • John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Shirley J. Puruntong

  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Donna

  • Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Gorio en Tekla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gorio / Gregory

  • Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Carmela

  • Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Inday / Super Inday

  • Vagabond Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Remedios

  • Taray at Teroy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Estela "Taray" Caluglog

  • Stupid Cupid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bianca (segment "Horror Honeymoon")

  • Envy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Angeli

  • Maria Went To Town! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Maria / Marie / Mary

  • Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Batang Quiapo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Maria

  • Inday Inday sa Balitaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Inday

  • Horsey-horsey: Tigidig-tigidig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Belinda / Tentay

  • The Graduates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • When I Fall In Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Shirley Puruntong

  • Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ana

  • The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Cathy

  • I Have Three Hands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bridgette

  • Inday Bote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Inday Vargas

  • Pahiram ng Ligaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Wrenched From Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Carmen Castro

  • John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Daughters of Waray and Biday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Amy

  • Teenage Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Selfish Desires (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Clarissa Rosales

  • Daddy's Little Darlings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Honey

  • Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Once, There Was a Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Noemi

  • Daddy Knows Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Where Will the Morning Come? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Shayne Rodrigo

  • Pepe en Pilar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Pilar

  • Summer Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • To Mama with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sabrina

  • Parang Kailan Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Santa Claus is Coming to Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • I Love You, I Hate You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ditas

  • Boystown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Story of Three Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • No Other Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • I Can't Forget You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Celia

  • Mother Dear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Via

  • Galawgaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Olga

  • My Heart Belongs To Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Schoolgirls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ella

  • Summer Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Pabling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Maya

  • Estong Balisong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Oh, My Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Age Doesn't Matter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Bilibid Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Steve's Friend

  • Under-age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Cecilia

  • John & Marsha '80 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Shirley J. Puruntong

  • Dolphy's Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Dancing Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Contract (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha '77 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Shirley J. Puruntong

  • Sgt. Dalanon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Omeng Satanasia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Kaliwa't Kanan...Sakit ng Katawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Son of Fung Ku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Shirley J. Puruntong

  • Lady Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Tiger Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Shirley J. Puruntong

  • Your Memory is My World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Captain Barbell(1973)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • My Heart Belongs to Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 139 titles, 137 of them dated from 1971 to 2026.

Biggest box office

T2 (2009)

$1.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Inagaw mo ang lahat sa akin (1995)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Female, Male, Gay, Lesbian (2013)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting139 of 139: 138 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score55thProducing1 of 139: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s15 · acting1980s58 · acting1990s28 · acting2000s16 · 16 acting · 1 crew2010s10 · acting2020s10 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Maricel Soriano's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 12 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Lumayo ka nga sa akin (2016)

99th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Inagaw mo ang lahat sa akin (1995)

Midcredits 89th · 74% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Maricel Soriano work with?

People who share at least 2 of Maricel Soriano's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Charo Santos-Concio shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers