Maricel Soriano

thumb|right| Film Development Council of the Philippines' (FDCP) annual awards event "Parangal ng Sining" (Honor of the Arts) held last April 23 in Seda Hotel. Maricel Soriano (born February 25, 1965) is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for her intense acting style and versatility, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in films and television. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous accolades, including two Asian Television Awards, five FAMAS Awards, four Luna Awards, thirteen Box Office Entertainment Awards and ten Star Awards for Television. Quotes "You know, I find it amusing when people say they're scared of me," she told us. "When I hear the magic word 'fear,' I don't like it. I say, 'Don't do that, because I don't bite. I know that feeling. I know how it is to be scared of more established costars because that's where I started." Maricel Soriano: Why she continues to shine like a diamond, Philippine Daily Inquirer 27 November 2019. “I’ve learned my lesson— until the artist comes to me seeking help or advice, I leave them alone. I can’t give them what they want if they don’t ask for it. Something like that happened before [that didn’t go so well], so I don’t want to anymore. Maricel Soriano: Why she continues to shine like a diamond, Philippine Daily Inquirer 27 November 2019. "So, now, I just wait and see. Not all of them are willing to learn. Some of them just feel like, 'Ah so this is buhay-artista!' Sometimes, they're just being cute or tripping." Maricel Soriano: Why she continues to shine like a diamond, Philippine Daily Inquirer 27 November 2019. I want to act in more films—even those with similar themes, but better realized. I want to do action—not the usual stuff you see onscreen because I’m a woman, not a stuntman. I want to play an assassin! Maricel Soriano: Why she continues to shine like a diamond, Philippine Daily Inquirer 27 November 2019. External links Category:1965 births Category:Actresses from the Philippines