1938-03-17 Laguna - Philippines
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.
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Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina | Madam Evita Santillanes | 2025-08-20 |
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Ganito Kami Muli | 2013-01-01 | |
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My Kontrabida Girl | 2012-03-14 | |
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Tamawo | Aling Epang | 2011-12-25 |
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Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Epang (segment "Tamawo") | 2011-12-25 |
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I'll Be There | Mrs. Conching Collins | 2010-06-16 |
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Fuschia | Priscilla | 2009-04-29 |
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Tarot | Lola Nena | 2009-08-26 |
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Ligalig | Martha | 2006-12-25 |
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Naglalayag | Mrs. Roces | 2004-06-23 |
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Magnifico | Ka Doring | 2003-01-29 |
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Bullet | 1999-07-09 | |
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Lihim ni Madonna | Viring | 1997-02-21 |
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Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko | Corinne Balmaceda | 1997-11-19 |
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Sanay | 1985-07-10 | |
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Hayop sa Sarap | 1984-10-26 | |
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Bagets | Ermat | 1984-02-01 |
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Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Myrna's mother | 1984-02-16 |
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Bulaklak sa City Jail | Luna | 1984-12-25 |
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Angkinin Mo Ako | 1983-05-19 | |
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Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano | 1983-03-11 | |
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Diary of Cristina Gaston | Donya Madonna | 1982-09-24 |
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Palengke Queen | 1982-03-20 | |
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Mother Dear | Nilda | 1982-06-04 |
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Anak | Gloria | 1982-07-30 |
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First Kiss, First Love | 1982-02-04 | |
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Macho Gigolo | Charisma | 1981-03-20 |
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Pabling | Paloma | 1981-07-17 |
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Bantay-Salakay | 1981-01-08 | |
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Kapitan Kidlat | 1981-12-25 | |
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Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | Steve's Mother | 1981-01-16 |
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Darna at Ding | Lei Ming | 1980-02-08 |
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Aguila | Margo | 1980-02-14 |
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Under-age | 1980-10-17 | |
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Angela Markado | Rona | 1980-11-07 |
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Katorse | 1980-07-23 | |
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Tomcat | 1979-06-22 | |
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Iskandalo | 1979-07-13 | |
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Star? | Vina Amor | 1979-12-04 |
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Darna, Kuno? | 1979-03-29 | |
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Tonyong Bayawak | The Witch | 1979-10-15 |
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Roberta | Bella | 1979-07-05 |
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Bomba Star | Estrella Montana | 1978-07-18 |
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The Enforcer and the Pussycats | 1977-02-25 | |
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Maligno | Blanca Garchitorena | 1977-06-23 |
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Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang | 1976-10-22 | |
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Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 | Mylene Mineros | 1976-05-14 |
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Divino | 1976-09-03 | |
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Mga Rosas sa Putikan | 1976-09-10 | |
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Karugtong Ang Kahapon | 1975-09-21 | |
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May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi | 1975-08-15 | |
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Kampanerang Kuba | Tating | 1974-03-29 |
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Kung bakit dugo ang kulay ng gabi | 1974-01-13 | |
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Daigdig ng sindak at lagim | Stella | 1974-05-17 |
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Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo! | 1974-09-14 | |
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Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko | 1974-11-01 | |
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La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw | 1974-11-29 | |
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The Devil's Daughter | 1974-11-21 | |
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Si Popeye, Atbp | 1973-12-22 | |
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Super Gee | 1973-10-19 | |
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Zoom, Zoom, Superman! | The Spiderwoman | 1973-08-24 |
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Lipad, Darna, Lipad! | Babaing Ahas | 1973-03-23 |
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Lilet | Lilet | 1971-01-29 |
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Wanted: Johnny L | 1966-07-28 | |
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The Passionate Strangers | Lydia Transmonte | 1966-04-20 |
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Kulay Dugo ang Gabi | Tanya | 1964-11-06 |
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Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan | (segment "Noche Azul") | 1961-03-13 |