Soriano may refer to:

People

• Alfonso Soriano, Dominican baseball player for the Chicago Cubs (b. 1976)
• Andrés Soriano, a Philippine industrialist (b. 1898)
• Antero Soriano, Philippine senator
• Edward Soriano, lieutenant-general, U.S. Army (b. 1946)
• Eliseo Soriano, Philippine religious broadcaster (b. 1947)
• Francesco Soriano, Italian renaissance composer (b. 1548 or 1549)
• Jonathan Soriano, Spanish footballer (b. 1985)
• José Soriano (footballer), Peruvian goalkeeper (1917-2011)
• Juan Soriano, Mexican painter and sculptor (b. 1920)
• Osvaldo Soriano, Argentine journalist and writer (b. 1943)
• Pepe Soriano, Argentine actor and playwright (b. 1929)
• Rafael Soriano, Dominican baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees (b. 1979)
• Raphael Soriano, Greek-born U.S. architect (b. 1904)
• Roberto Soriano, Italian footballer, (b. 1991)
• Vicente Soriano, Valencian businessman and president of Valencia CF
• Waldick Soriano, Brazilian singer-songwriter (1933-2008)

Places

• Palma Soriano, Cuba
• Soriano Calabro, Italy
• Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
• Villa Soriano, Uruguay
• Soriano Department, Uruguay

Other

• A Soriano Aviation, Philippine airline
• Soriano (film), a documentary film

See also

• Special:Allpages/Soriano

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Eliseo Fernando "Bro. Eli" Soriano (born April 4, 1947) is a Filipino televangelist. He is the current Presiding Minister of the Philippines-based Christian organization Members Church of God International, colloquially known through its radio and television program Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path, Portuguese: O Caminho Antigo, Spanish: El Camino Antiguo). His radio and television program is considered the longest-running religious program in the Philippines.

Soriano is known for his signature method of "Bible Expositions". This live event adopts the symposium format where guests and visitors get the chance to ask Soriano with their questions personally or by live video streaming. ^[1] In some occasions, he "exposes" the doctrinal errors of various other religious groups. An incident when he used a defamatory word in his television show^[2] consequently led to a three month suspension of the program in a case that went to the Supreme Court of the Philippines.^[3]

Biography[link]

Soriano was born to Triunfo Soriano and Catalina Fernando in Pasay City and is the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Pampanga. He started school at the age of eight.^[4]

Soriano was supposed to receive the highest honors of the school, but he dropped out three months before graduation due to an alleged religious debate between Soriano and the school administrator.^[5] On April 7, 1964, three days after his 17th birthday, Eliseo was baptised in Seneguelasan, Bacoor, Cavite, and became an official member of the Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Support of the Truth in English) founded by Nicolas Perez^{[citation needed]} where his parents were also members.

Appointed as Minister[link]

In 1969, Nicolas Antiporda Perez, who was then the church's presiding minister, bestowed upon Soriano the title minister making him the only minister in the Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan at that time. Rumors were circulating that Soriano is going to be Perez's successor.^[5] However, after the death of Nicolas Perez in 1975, Levita Gugulan was appointed as temporary Presiding General Secretary of the group. Soriano initially accepted the appointment of Gugulan but subsequently denounced her leadership stating that women should not be leaders of the church according to the Bible.^[6]

The Schism[link]

In 1976, Soriano and his allies left Gugulan's sect. In 1977, Soriano registered a new group, called Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan(Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Ground of Truth in English), which was later changed to Mga Kaanib sa Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Pilipinas, Inc. ("Members of the Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Ground of Truth, Philippines, Inc." in English).^[7]

Because of the similarity between the name used by Gugulan's group and Soriano's group, the former filed a suit, which was resolved by the Supreme Court of the Philippines in 2001 in favor of Gugulan's group and Soriano's group was ordered to change their church's name.^[8] In 2004 Soriano's group changed their church's name as Members of the Church of God International.

Golden Age of Ang Dating Daan[link]

Before starting his flagship TV program, Soriano would preach in different towns and municipalities in the Philippines.^[5] In 1980, Soriano started the Ang Dating Daan radio program, which became a television program in 1983. In 1983, Soriano was invited as a panelist in GMA-7's multi-religious program, "Dis [This] is Manolo and His Genius Family". He, along with other representatives of religious groups, would debate and defend their beliefs in the show. Soriano won and was awarded "Most Outstanding Gospel Minister of the Year 1983".^[5] Soon, Soriano would receive multiple awards from different charity orgranizations, notably as "Bayani ng Lahing Kayumanggi (Hero of the Brown Race)".

Being invited to talk shows[link]

In January 20, 1999, Soriano was invited ^[9] to be the guest in Korina Sanchez's talkshow "Balitang K" (K News). There Soriano admitted that the Ang Dating Doon program, which is a parody of his Ang Dating Daan show, actually helped raise the popularity of the said religious program. The terms "Alien" (parody of Amen), and "Raise the Roof" (parody of Praise the Lord!) also became popular among televiewers during those years.

In February 4, 1999, Soriano was featured ^[9] in the GMA-7 talkshow program Extra-Extra which is then hosted by Paolo Bediones and Karen Davila. A similar interview occurred in March 29 of the same year.

Current Status[link]

He is currently on exile ^[10] due to the various death threats he received during his controversial years. He used this opportunity to preach in other countries.

Currently, Ang Dating Daan airs in 73 countries worldwide including United States, Brazil, Uruguay, Portugal (as "O Caminho Antigo"), Spain (as "El Camino Antiguo"), India, South Africa, Saipan.^[11]

In his TV show Itanong mo kay Soriano (Ask Soriano) he invites people to ask him any bible-related question.

Charitable works[link]

Soriano, through the help of his nephew Daniel Razon, has been spearheading many projects for the indigent. These include free medical and dental check-ups, a free Bus Ride and a free Transient Home for homeless people.^[12] Soriano and Razon created a free college scholarship program at the La Verdad Christian College in Metro Manila which will provide scholarships to deserving youth.^[13]

On May 17, 2010, Soriano appeared (through a live video patch) in a concert conceptualized by Daniel Razon and was titled Protest Broadcast 3. The concert aims to help the families of the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre. The victims’ representatives received the net proceeds of the concert. The media workers’ orphaned children would also be granted scholarships. During his appearance, Soriano harshly criticized Former Philippine President Arroyo, whom he blamed for his legal troubles.^[10]

On August 1, 2010, Soriano-Razon's free college program would receive further financial support from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) through a basketball game to be played by the PBA. The game, titled "Hoopsters Meet The Legends: Kahit Isang Araw Lang" is scheduled for the Cuneta Astrodome. The teams involved are the "PBA legends", Hoopsters (led by Razon) and the KAPI team. All the net proceeds will be given to support the free college program of Soriano and Razon.^[14]

Soriano and Razon are also involved with the donation and launch of two Mobile Schools (dubbed Dunong Gulong Project ^[15][16]) equipped with learning tools suited for the ALS (Alternative Learning System) of Philippine Education. The project was initially conceptualized during a talk between Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro and Razon in the latter's television program "Good Morning Kuya".

On November 27, 2010 Education Secretary Luistro signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Daniel Razon at the ADD Convention Center regarding the Dunong Gulong launch.^[17][18] The two Dunong Gulong mobile school buses were launched at the SM Mall of Asia on November 28, 2010.^[19] "And words became action". This is how Luistro described the project. He is impressed because of the support given by public service channel UNTV and the benevolent group, the Ang Dating Daan headed by Soriano, to anti-illiteracy campaign of the Philippines.

Legal Issues[link]

Conflicts with the Iglesia ni Cristo[link]

The Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) "has been in conflict" against Soriano ever since 1980 when Soriano started his Bible-exposé program "Ang Dating Daan". Iglesia ni Cristo, criticised by Soriano and Filipino media agencies for their political influence,^[20] also launched "Ang Tamang Daan" to counter Soriano's criticisms.

In August 2003, the Iglesia ni Cristo sued Soriano for libel after Soriano accused them of publishing explicit comic books depicting Soriano having homosexual sex. In 2007, Soriano filed multiple petitions to stop the lawsuit to no avail.^[21]

In 2005, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB, Philippines) banned Soriano's programs because of statements made by Soriano against the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), and the MTRCB. He was prohibited from uttering libelous and defamatory statements against INC. Soriano had used terms like iglesiang pumapatay ng kapwa tao (church who murders) and iglesia ni Manalo (church of Manalo) to malign the INC in his programs.^[22] The Philippine's Commission on Human Rights urged Soriano to file charges against the MTRCB. The CHR ruled that Soriano's "freedom of speech and religion" was violated by the MTRCB's suspension order.^[23]

In the November 10, 2005 issue of Philippine Daily Inquirer internet edition, it was reported Eliseo Soriano was put on the Bureau of Immigration watchlist. The order was made by Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales on the request of the Pampanga Prosecutor's Office.^[24]

Allegations of sexual assault[link]

In May 2006, Soriano was indicted on rape charges at the regional trial court of Macabebe, Pampanga, following a complaint filed by former MCGI productions (ADDCIT) staff Daniel Veridiano that he was sexually assaulted in Apalit, Pampanga on two occasions.^[25] Soriano countered, claiming that Veridiano was only retaliating after being expelled from the MCGI sect due to alleged misappropriation of funds of the ADD. Charges of Perjury under Art. 183 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines was also filed by Soriano against Veridiano.^[26] Sooner, the church released videos showing Veridiano admitting his crimes in the church and that he committed acts of lasciviousness against 14 fellow members; this was during the time Veridiano was still "de jure" (yet suspended) member of the church.^[27]

The charge was dismissed due to lack of evidences but was later refiled in a higher court by the country's Department of Justice Secretary, Raul Gonzales.^[26] Macabebe Regional Trial Court Judge Manuel Siyangco issued the warrant of arrest. Soriano was allowed to post a P400,000 bail bond (P200,000 for each count).^[26][28]

In November 2006, an arrest warrant was issued against Soriano by Judge Lucina Dayaon, Macabebe. Soriano posted a P240,000 bail at a police Station in Pandacan, Manila on June 21, 2008.^[25] As of August 2010, the case has been archived but not terminated.^[29]

References[link]

External links[link]

• EliSoriano.com
• Eliseo Soriano profile at Ang dating daan site

Jonathan Soriano

Personal information
Full name	Jonathan Soriano Casas
Date of birth	(1985-09-24) 24 September 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	El Pont de Vilomara, Spain
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Red Bull Salzburg
Number	26
Youth career
2000–2001	Espanyol
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2001–2005	Espanyol B	69	(32)
2002–2009	Espanyol	43	(3)
2006	→ Almería (loan)	17	(6)
2007	→ Poli Ejido (loan)	12	(2)
2009	→ Albacete (loan)	11	(1)
2009–2012	Barcelona B	84	(59)
2012–	Red Bull Salzburg	9	(3)
National team
2001–2003	Spain U17	15	(18)
2003	Spain U19	2	(0)
2005	Spain U20	4	(1)
2005	Spain U21	4	(8)
2003-	Catalonia	3	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 April 2012. † Appearances (Goals).

Jonathan Soriano Casas (born 24 September 1985 in El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort, Barcelona, Catalonia) is a Spanish footballer who plays with FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, as a forward.

Club career[link]

Espanyol[link]

Having emerged through RCD Espanyol's youth ranks, Soriano made his debut with the first team during 2002–03, on 1 December 2002, playing one minute in a 3–1 La Liga home win against Rayo Vallecano, while still registered with the B side (not being admitted as a fulltime first-team member until 2005–06).

He spent the second halves of that season and the following serving second division loan stints, after which he returned to Catalonia, netting twice in 24 appearances during the season (incidentally in both 1–0 wins over Getafe CF^[1][2]).

In late January 2009, Soriano moved again on loan (and in the second level), joining Albacete Balompié until the end of the season, and being released by Espanyol after this spell, his contract not having been renewed.

Barcelona[link]

On 30 July 2009, Soriano returned to Catalonia, joining FC Barcelona's reserves, in division three.^[3] He made his first team debut on 28 October 2009, playing the dying minutes of the 2–0 triumph at Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, for the season's Copa del Rey (7–0 on aggregate)^[4]; in the league, he ranked amongst the season's top scorers (all four groups combined) as the club returned to the second division after an 11-year absence.

Soriano fared even better in 2010–11, surpassing the 30-goal mark (32, competition best) as Barcelona B finished in the promotion playoffs zone, being however ineligible for contention.

Red Bull Salzburg[link]

On 19 January 2012, Soriano moved to Austrian Bundesliga team FC Red Bull Salzburg, for a fee of £700,000.^[5]

Club statistics[link]

As of 10 December 2011^[6]

Honours[link]

Team[link]

Espanyol

• Spanish Cup: 2005–06

Individual[link]

• Pichichi Trophy (Second Division): 2010–11

References[link]

External links[link]

• FC Barcelona official profile
• BDFutbol profile
• Futbolme profile (Spanish)
• Espanyol profile
• Jonathan Soriano – FIFA competition record
• Transfermarkt profile
• El Mundo stats (Spanish)

v t e Spain squad – 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup 1 B. Ribas 2 Molinero 3 Garrido 4 Alexis 5 Robusté (c) 6 Albiol 7 Juanfran 8 Zapater 9 Llorente 10 J. Soriano 11 Gavilán 12 José Enrique 13 Manu 14 Agus 15 Chica 16 Silva 17 Fàbregas 18 Casadesús 19 Braulio 20 Bergara 21 Roberto Coach: Sáez

Rafael Soriano
New York Yankees – No. 29
Relief pitcher
Born: (1979-12-19) December 19, 1979 (age 32) San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 10, 2002 for the Seattle Mariners
Career statistics (through 2012 season)
Win–loss record	15–23
Earned run average	2.83
Strikeouts	476
Saves	96
Teams
Seattle Mariners (2002–2006) Atlanta Braves (2007–2009) Tampa Bay Rays (2010) New York Yankees (2011–present)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star selection (2010) Pitched an immaculate inning

Rafael Soriano (born December 19, 1979) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He has also played for the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, and Tampa Bay Rays. Soriano bats and throws right-handed.

Career[link]

Seattle Mariners[link]

Soriano was signed as an amateur free agent by the Seattle Mariners in 1996. He was signed as an outfielder before being converted to a pitcher. He made his Major League debut with the Mariners on May 5, 2002. After an effective 2003 season, Soriano suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and underwent Tommy John surgery on August 17, 2004.^[1]

Soriano returned to the Majors on September 10, 2005. Soriano suffered a concussion on August 29, 2006, after being struck behind the ear by a line drive hit from Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero.^[2][3] He was released from the hospital the following afternoon.^[4]

Atlanta Braves[link]

Soriano pitching for the Braves in May 2007

Soriano was traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Mariners on December 7, 2006, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Horacio Ramírez.^[5] In an offseason article, ESPN explained why they believed that Soriano was a significantly better player than Ramirez. Soriano had a mixed bag of success and disappointment in his first season in Atlanta, primarily serving as the setup man to closer Bob Wickman. Soriano became the Braves closer after Wickman was designated for assignment in August. He earned his first save since May 10 on August 30.

Soriano was suspended for four games on September 20 after hitting Dan Uggla with a pitch.^[6] The suspension was reduced to two games after appeal.^[7] He finished his first season as a Brave with a 3–3 record and 3.00 ERA. Soriano signed a two-year contract with the Braves worth US$9 million on January 24, 2008.^[8]

That offseason, the Braves offered Soriano arbitration, expecting that he would decline and test free agency. However, Soriano surprised the Braves and accepted arbitration. The Braves then traded Soriano to the Tampa Bay Rays on December 10, 2009 for Jesse Chavez.^[9]

Soriano during his tenure with the Rays in 2010

Tampa Bay Rays[link]

Soriano won the monthly DHL Delivery Man Award for May 2010,^[10] and July 2010, becoming the first pitcher to earn that honor twice in one season.^[11] He won the award a third time for August 2010, joining Joe Nathan and Trevor Hoffman as the only three-time winners of the monthly award.^[12] He was named to the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game to replace an injured Mariano Rivera.^[13]

On August 23, 2010, in a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Soriano became just the 15th American League pitcher in the modern era (since 1900) to pitch an immaculate inning (strike out the side on nine pitches) and only the 6th pitcher in all of baseball to record a save while doing so. Soriano led the American League in saves at the end of the 2010 season. Soriano finished 8th in the 2010 AL Cy Young Voting.

New York Yankees[link]

The Yankees signed Soriano to a three-year, $35 million contract on January 18, 2011.^[14] Soriano was originally designated as the set-up pitcher to closer Mariano Rivera.^[15] He picked up his first save as a Yankee against the Blue Jays on April 20.^[16] He recorded his first loss, and gave up the tying and winning runs as a Yankee on April 26.^[17] On July 30th, Soriano pitched his first game since coming off the DL, throwing a scoreless 9th inning, striking out 2 in a 17–3 blowout win vs. the Baltimore Orioles.

Pitching style[link]

Soriano's primary pitch is a four-seam fastball in the 91-94 mph range. He pairs it with a sharp slider in the low-to-mid 80s. Although he used to fairly frequently throw a two-seam fastball and cut fastball, these pitches seem to have mostly disappeared from his repertoire by 2012.^[18]

In 2012, Soriano was the third member of the Yankees to earn the closer position, after injuries to Mariano Rivera and David Robertson.

See also[link]

	Biography portal
	Baseball portal

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders
• Major League Baseball pitchers who have struck out three batters on nine pitches
• List of Tampa Bay Rays team records

References[link]

External links[link]

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano^[1] on February 25, 1965), is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress. She starred in different films like comedy, fantasy (Inday Series), horror, suspence, action, romance and drama. She has appeared in a hundreds of films and has scored a number of blockbuster hits.

She has tried singing as well and has recorded a few songs including the theme song of her movie Oh My Mama in 1981 and a sold out concert at the Araneta Coliseum titled "Hello, Hello Maricel" in 1987.

Biography[link]

Dubbed the Diamond Star in Philippine entertainment industry, she is the third most awarded Philippine film actress of all time and more successful than Sharon Cuneta with 46 movie and television awards(including Best Child Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Achiever Award as actress/producer, Best Performer and Best actress) from various award giving bodies such as FAMAS, PMPC, Enpress, FAP, YCC, Pasado, GMMSFP, MMFF, Manila, Iloilo and Cinemanila Film Festivals. She was also known as "Taray Queen" for her feisty roles in movies.^[1]

Soriano started acting at the age of six in the 1971 film My Heart Belongs to Daddy with Tirso Cruz III and fellow child actress Snooky Serna.

Soriano developed her comic skills under the aegis of the Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy and the late Nida Blanca, one of the country's top caliber actors, both of whom she considered as second parents.^{[citation needed]}

In the 1980s, she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies^[1] along with Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez, and her loveteam, William Martinez. Her 1985 film Hinugot sa Langit, produced by Regal films and directed by 'National Artist Ishmael Bernal, is now considered one of the classics of Philippine cinema.^{[citation needed]}

In June, 2009, Soriano appeared in "Florinda (TV series)" in the third and final episode of "Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Maligno."^[2]

In 2010, Soriano guested in Pilyang Kerubin where she plays a mother who gives to their children. Maricel's 1st GMA Network show.

The Superstardom[link]

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La Soriano, was launched to full stardom in 1980 via Regal Films' Underage where her thespian talent and charisma shone brightest among the lead stars of the movie. From thereon, there was no stopping Maricel Soriano to superstardom. Her tandem with William Martinez was launched via the movie Oh My Mama in 1981 proved to be the tandem to beat as they churned out multiple box office hits especially in the genre of comedy. She was considered the top Regal Baby in the 80's and 90s'prompting the Regal matriarch, Lily Monteverde to quipped, ‘Regal without Maricel is nothing'. The Diamond Star's bankability as a lead star has remained firm since the 1980s and there is no sign of waning down unlike most of the members of her generation who have now been relegated to supporting roles or are into semi-retirement mode. Her box office charisma, acknowledged by the millions who watched her films but unheralded by award giving bodies, continues until these very days. Maricel's most recent movie, A Love Story, broke all box office records to date, something all her contemporaries will find very hard to achieve.

The Versatility[link]

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Maricel Soriano UNDOUBTEDLY is the MOST VERSATILE ACTRESS of all TIME. The variety of her film output is unmatched in the history of Philippine Cinema. She has the most number of comedy films from John en Marsha in 1973 to I Will Survive in 2004. Her Inday Series (Inday, Inday sa Balitaw, Inday Bote and Super Inday) is a landmark in the comedy arena. Some of her dramatic films are considered classics now most notable of which are Saan Darating ang Umaga in 1983, Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit in 1984, Hinugot sa Langit in 1985, Babaing Hampaslupa in 1988, Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal in 1992, Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin in 1995, Abot Kamay ang Pangarap in 1996 (The Philippine entry to the Oscar Awards), Soltera in 1999, Mila in 2001, Filipinas in 2003 and recently, Inang Yaya in 2006. Her action-oriented films with Action superstars are all certified hits starting with the record breaking Batang Quiapo in 1986 until her last in 1998's Sige, Subukan Mo. Whether fantasy (Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, etc.), Suspense (Dahas, etc.), Horror (Sa Piling ng Aswang, Vampira, etc.) Romance (When I Fall in Love, etc.), Maricel never fails to deliver with much aplomb and flare seldom seen in the past and present crop of actresses. The Diamond Star's versatility does not stop in acting alone. Maricel is considered the ‘Dancing Queen' of the 1980s and her signature dance numbers I Am What I Am, Rico Mambo among others have continued to be associated with her even to this very day. While not a professional singer, she even managed to record two songs, the theme song of the movie, Oh my Mama and the gold record hit Ngayon At Habang Panahon. Aside from a sold out concert at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Hello, Hello Maricel in 1987, she has appeared in hit concerts here and abroad in the late 80's and early 90's.

The TV Icon[link]

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Aside from successfully conquering the movie scene, La Soriano duplicated her feat on Television with a variety of shows few could match. From the sitcom John and Marsha , she also starred in Kaluskos Musmos and Kuskos Balungos, youth oriented programs in the 70's. to Musical Variety Shows (Maria! Maria! and Maricel Live!) , Drama Anthology (Maricel Drama Special) and Comedy Shows (2+2, Kung Kaya ni Mister., Kaya ni Misis ( If the Husband Can do It, the Wife Can), Mary d' Potter Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (The Husband and Wife are Lead Characters), Soap Opera (Vietnam Rose) and currently doing John En Shirley (a spin-off of her original sitcom), where she is reunited with her daddy Dolphy together with Susan Roces. The Diamond Star can be considered foremost a progeny of television and her face has continued to become a staple in the small tube. Even with her short hiatus in making movies, Maricel was consistently seen in the longest running drama anthology which was named after her and the reprisal of the role of Shirley Purontong brings her into full circle as a certified icon in Philippine TV.

She has received two awards from the Asian TV Awards as Best Actress in a Comedy show aside from her two awards for the same category from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). She was also given two awards as Best Actress in a Drama Anthology and Best Actress for Drama in a Soap Opera (Vietnam Rose) also coming from the PMPC.

A sought after celebrity endorser, she has endorsed a wide variety of products and is considered one of the most credible among the elite group of endorsers. She is reported to lend her name only with those products she believes in and uses it as well. Her appeal to consumers help catapult a number of products to gain a sizable share of the market most notably, Green Cross, Whisper, Alaska, Globe, Swift Spaghetti, Loviscol, McDonalds, Jollibee, Mr. Clean, Breeze, Minola, among others.

The Movie Queen[link]

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With her movie output already reaching the millennium mark and a range of films unsurpassed by all other actresses, she is one of the few bestowed by filmdom with this title. The Diamond Star has practically worked in all the major film outfits in the industry, appeared with every major star, set acting standards and box office records, she has proven beyond reasonable doubt that she is the Queen to reckon with.

She is the third most awarded film actress of all time with 19 (child, supporting and lead actress) trophies to boost from various legitimate award giving bodies such as FAMAS, PMPC, Enpress, FAP, YCC, Pasado, GMMSFP, MMFF, Manila, Iloilo and Cinemanila Film Festivals. Aside from these, Maricel has received other acting awards from various sources such as fan magazine publishing companies and people's choice awards.

Fresh from the success of her recent movie, Maricel is back with Regal Films as the lead star of Bahay Kubo, a movie intended for the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival. Her reign as a movie queen shows no sign of letting up and continues to evolve to even greater heights.

Personal life[link]

She has two sons, Marron Soriano, and Sebastien Soriano.^[1]

The Legacy Continues[link]

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With nothing else to prove, the Diamond Star continues to reinvent herself as she is now beyond superstardom and has entered a new phase in her acting career. No longer confined with commercial films, she has given strong support to the Digital Film industry with movies like Numbalikdiwa and Inang Yaya (the highest grossing digifilm by far). Maricel even agreed to star in the Gawad Kalinga film Paraiso without the usual talent fee in support of the house building projects of this organization.

Considered by most as one of the finest actresses Philippine Cinema has ever produced, Maricel Soriano remains the Queen of the Philippine Entertainment Industry and her legacy continues to unfold itself for other aspiring stars to admire and emulate.

Awards[link]

Soriano received a number of awards most notable of which are the two Asian TV Awards as Best Comedy Actress, and three FAP awards, three FAMAS and five PMPC Star Awards for her drama performances. In 1974, she received her first award as Best Child Actress at the age of nine at the 9th Manila Film Festival for Virgo Film's Alaala mo, Daigdig ko (Your Memory is My World). She won her second acting award at the 1974 Ilo-ilo Film Festival for the movie version of the TV sitcom John En Marsha which later became the longest running Philippine sitcom.^[3] She received four consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.^[4] Her 1995 film Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home) produced by Reyna films was the official Philippine entry to the 1996 Oscar awards. In 1999, she was named as one of the Top 100 Stars of Philippine Cinema All-Time by Manila Times and in 2005 she was listed by the Director's Guild of the Philippines as one of the Top 15 Best Actresses of All Time.^{[citation needed]}. On January 5, 2008, she won the Best Actress award for Bahay Kubo in the Metro Manila Film Festival this is her 3rd Best Actress prior to 1997 Nasaan ang Puso and 2003 Filipinas. Maricel won in 38th Box Office Queen and King Entertainment Awards as Film Actress of the Year for her performance in A Love Story.^[5][6][7]

Discography[link]

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Soriano recorded a few songs in the 1980s including the gold single "Ngayon at Habang Panahon" penned by Tito Sotto and the theme song of her movie Oh My Mama in 1981. She had major concert at the Araneta Coliseum titled Hello, Hello Maricel in 1987.

Filmography[link]

Television[link]

Films[link]

Awards and achievements[link]

TV awards[link]

PMPC Star Awards[link]

• 1988 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama "Maricel Regal Drama Special"
• 1989 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama "Maricel Regal Drama Special"
• 1996 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama "Maricel Drama Special"
• 1998 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya Ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"
• 2000 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya Ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"
• 2005 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama "Vietnam Rose"
• 2010 PMPC Star Awards Best Actress For Drama "Florinda"

Asian Television Awards[link]

• 2002 Asian TV Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"
• 2001 Asian TV Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"
• 2001 1st Runner up Best Actress for Drama Asian TV Awards
• 2000 Asian TV Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"
• 1998 Asian TV Awards Best Actress For Comedy "Kaya ni Mister Kaya Ni Misis"

Golden Dove Awards[link]

• 1990 Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Show "Maricel Regal Drama Special"
• 1991 Golden Dove Awards Best Drama Show "Maricel Regal Drama Special"

CMMA Awards[link]

• 1983 CMMA 1st Runner Up Best Supporting Actress for Saan Darating ang Umaga?
• 1988 CMMA Awards Best Drama Show "Maricel Regal Drama Special"
• 1989 CMMA Awards Best Drama Show "Maricel Regal Drama Special"

Awards in Films[link]

FAMAS-Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences[link]

• FAMAS Best Supporting Actress 1983, for Saan Darating ang Umaga?^[8]
• FAMAS Best Actress 1995, for Dahas^[8]
• FAMAS Best Actress 1997, for Nasaan ang Puso^[8]

FAP-Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA Awards[link]

• LUNA Best Actress 1997, for Nasaan ang Puso^[9]
• LUNA Best Actress 2003, for Filipinas^[9]
• LUNA Best Actress 2007, for Bahay Kubo^[9]

PMPC Star Awards for Movies[link]

• Best Actress 1994, Separada

ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards[link]

• Best Comedy Actress 2004, I Will Survive
• Best Drama Actress 2006, Inang Yaya

UP YCC-Young Critics Circle Awards[link]

• Best Performer 1992, Ikaw pa Lang ang Minahal
• Best Performer 1994, Vampira
• Best Performer 2006, Inang Yaya
• Best Performance "1st Runner Up" 2003, Filipinas

PASADO Awards[link]

• Best Actress 1999, Soltera
• Best Actress 2006, Inang Yaya

Gawad TANGLAW Awards[link]

• Achiever's Award for Producer and Actress 2006, Inang Yaya

Gawad Sineng-Sine Pasado Award[link]

• 1999 Best Actress for Soltera
• 2006 Best Actress for Inang Yaya

People's Choice Awards[link]

• Best Actress 1992, Ikaw Pa lang ang Minahal
• Best Actress 1994, Separada

Metro Manila Film Festival Awards[link]

• Best Actress 1997, Nasaan ang Puso
• Best Actress 2003, Filipinas
• Best Actress 2007, Bahay Kubo
• Best Actress 2011, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

GMMSF Performance Awards[link]

• Best Actress 2006, Inang Yaya
• Best Actress 2007, A Love Story

Cinemanila International film festival local category[link]

• Best Actress 2006, Numbalikdiwa

Manila Film Festival[link]

• Best Child Actress 1974 Alaala Mo,Daigdig Ko

Ilo-Ilo Film Festival[link]

• Best Child Actress 1974 John and Marsha the movie
• Best Child Actress 1974 Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko

Record Awards and Concerts[link]

• 1982 Ngayon at Habang Panahon (Gold Single)
• 1982 Oh My Mama
• 1985 Theme from Inday Bote, Karitong Paikot-ikot, I Am What I Am
• 1985 John en Marsha sa America Show in LA, San Francisco, Winnipeg Canada, Toronto Canada
• 1986 Sung "Mahal na mahal kita" in Horsey Horsey Tigidig Tigidig
• 1986 Sung "Kahit na" in Batang Quiapo
• 1986 Hello Hello Maricel SOLD OUT CONCERT in ARANETA she sang a duet with Raymond Lauchengco the theme of their movie "Saan

Darating ang Umaga?"

• 1987 Maricel and Roderick Sold out Concert IN JAPAN, HONG KONG and SINGAPORE

Entertainment and industry awards[link]

• 1981 Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Oh my Mama
• 1982 Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Galawgaw at Pabling
• 1983 Regal Most Popular Loveteam with William Martinez for Hindi Kita Malimot, Summer Love
• 1982 Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983 Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983 GMMFSA Teenage Movie Queen
• 1984 Regal Teenage Movie Queen
• 1984 GMMFSA Teenage Movie Queen
• 1983 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1984 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1985 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1985 GMMFSA Ms. RP MOVIES
• 1986 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1987 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1988 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1989 Regal No. 1 Bankable Star
• 1986 Regal Box Office Queen
• 1987 Regal Box Office Queen
• 1988 Regal Box Office Queen
• 1989 Regal Box Office Queen
• 1988 Regal Best Citation for Maricel in her 17 years in showbiz
• 1988 Philippines TV DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN By INQUIRER
• 1988 Philippines Box Office Queen By Inquirer
• 1989 PHILIPPINES TV Drama Anthology Queen By Inquirer
• 1987 Box office Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1988 Box Office Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1988 TV's Drama Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1989 TV's Drama Queen Kislap Magazine
• 1989 TV's Drama Queen Abante Tonight
• 1988 Box Office Queen By Manila Bulletin
• 1988 Philippines TV DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN By MANILA BULLETIN
• 1988 TV's DRAMA QUEEN by TEMPO
• 1988 TV's Drama QUEEN by People's News
• 1987 Most Popular Female Star Sensation Magazine
• 1988 Most Popular Female Star Sensation Magazine
• 1987 Box Office Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1988 Box Office Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1987 TV's Drama Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1988 TV's Drama Queen Sensation Magazine
• 1987 Most Popular Female Commediene Sensation Magazine
• 1988 Most Popular Female Commediene Sensation Magazine
• 1988 Most Popular Loveteam Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon for Super Inday Sensation Magazine
• 1989 Most Popular Female Star by Woman Today
• 1989 Taray Queen Chika Chika Magazine
• 1989 Box Office Queen by Woman Today
• 1989 Screen Diva By Woman Today
• 1989 Anthology Queen By Woman Today
• 1989 Woman of the Year By Woman's Magazine
• 1987 Most Popular Female Star Orig Magazine
• 1987 Box Office Superstar Orig Magazine
• 1988 Most Popular Female star Orig Magazine
• 1987 TV's Queen of Drama Orig Magazine
• 1987 Female Star of the year Flash Magazine
• 1988 Most Popular Loveteam Maricel Soriano and Randy Santiago For Taray at Teroy Flash Magazine
• 1988 Female Star of the Year Tiktik Tabloid
• 1988 No.1 Box Office Star Flash Magazine
• 1989 One of the seven outstanding actresses of the Philippines Movie Flash
• 1987 Cinema Scoop TV's Drama Queen
• 1988 Cinema Scoop Female Star
• 1988 Cinema Scoop TV's Drama Queen
• 1988 Cinema Scoop Female Star
• 1986 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1988 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1989 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1988 Regal DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN
• 1989 Regal DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN
• 1990 Regal DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN
• 1991 REGAL DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN
• 1992 Regal DRAMA ANTHOLOGY QUEEN
• 1987 Box Office Queen Jingle Extra Hot
• 1987 Most Popular Female Star Jingle Extra Hot
• 1987 Most Popular Commediene Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988 Box Office Queen Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988 TV'S Queen of Drama Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988 Most Popular Female Star Jingle Extra Hot
• 1988 FAP LUNA Awards Star of the night
• 1988 Metro Manila Film Festival Star of the Night
• 1988 ABS-CBN Cited Maricel for her 17 years in Showbiz
• 1988 ABS-CBN Box Office Superstar
• 1988 ABS-CBN Consummate Artist
• 1988 ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1989 ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1990 ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1991 ABS-CBN Drama Anthology Queen
• 1991 ABS-CBN Cited Maricel for her 22 years in Showbiz
• 1994 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 1999 ONE OF THE TOP 100 STARS OF THE PHILIPPINE CINEMA MANILA TIMES
• 2000 Chosen as one of Philippines Best Actresses Critics
• 2003 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 2006 GMMFSA Ms. RP Movies
• 2003 Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2003 Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2004 Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2004 Female Actress of the year Yes Magazine
• 2005 Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2005 Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2006 Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2006 Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2006 Scene Stealer Yes Magazine
• 2006 Most Beautiful Celebrity Yes Magazine
• 2007 Hall of Famer Female Actress of the Year Yes Magazine
• 2007 Hall of Famer Most Popular Female Star Yes Magazine
• 2005 One of Top 15 Best Actress of all-time in Philippine Cinema by Directors Guild
• 1992 Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Ikaw Pa lang ang Minahal
• 1995 Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Dahas
• 1999 Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Soltera
• 2003 Grand Slam Nominations for Best Actress in Filipinas
• 2006 Grand slam Nominations For Best Actress in Inang Yaya
• 2006 One of the TOP Choice for the 15 greatest actresses in Philippine Cinema S Magazine
• 2006 Top Female Celebrity Pex
• 2006 One of Best Dressed Actress Pex
• 2003 No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2004 No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2005 No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2006 No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2007 No. 1 Star Filmbug
• 2007 One of S magazine Best Dressed Female star
• 2007 One of the Top Ten Best actresses in YCC
• 2008 Female Actress of the year Yes Magazine
• 2008 One of 100 Most Beautiful People By YES Magazine
• 2008 no. 1 star filmbug
• 2009 no.1 star filmbug
• 2009 one of the best dressed celebrity from preview magazine
• 2010 no 1 star filmbug
• 2010 One of the Best Actresses of the Decade (2000–2009)
• One of the 15 Cinema One Legends
• One of the Top 7 Celebrity Icons