Acting
Celia Rodriguez
TL, EN cinema · 69 credits
Born
17 March 1938 (age 88)
Birthplace
Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines
Also known as Maria Cecilia Rodriguez
Maria Cecilia Rodriguez (born March 17, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi, The Passionate Strangers, Lilet and Magnifico. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie Bulaklak Sa City Jail (1984). Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 1950s, appearing in Sa Ngalan Ng Espada (1958), and Shirley, My Darling (1958). She performed in movies such as Lilet, released in 1971, Super Gee (1973) and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976). She was known as the original Valentina in Darna movies. She was included in the GMA-7 TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? (2007) and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! (2011) starringDingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.
Known for
Filmography
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina
as Madam Evita Santillanes
Kontrabida Academy
as History Teacher
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
as Herself (archival footage)
Tamawo
as Aling Epang
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
as Epang (segment "Tamawo")
I'll Be There
as Mrs. Conching Collins
Fuschia
2009
Fuschia
as Priscilla
Tarot
as Lola Nena
Ligalig
as Martha
Silent Passage
as Mrs. Roces
Magnifico
as Ka Doring
Bullet
Actor
Madonna's Secret
as Viring
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
as Corinne Balmaceda
Bagets
as Ermat
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
as Myrna's mother
Mother Dear
as Nilda
Diary of Cristina Gaston
as Donya Madonna
Anak
as Gloria
Macho Gigolo
as Charisma
Pabling
as Paloma
Bilibid Boys
as Steve's Mother
Angela Markado
as Rona
Aguila
as Margo
Darna and Ding
as Lei Ming
Tonyong Bayawak
as The Witch
Roberta
as Bella
Star?
as Vina Amor
Bomba Star
as Estrella Montana
Satan's Seed
as Blanca Garchitorena
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
as Mylene Mineros
Kampanerang Kuba
as Tating
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as The Spiderwoman
Fly, Darna, Fly!
as Babaing Ahas
Lilet
as Lilet
The Passionate Strangers
1966
The Passionate Strangers
as Lydia Transmonte
The Blood Drinkers
as Tanya
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
as (segment "Noche Azul")