Acting · Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines · Born March 17, 1938
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.
MovieKontrabida Academy
2025
as History Teacher
MovieMudrasta: Ang Beking Ina
2025
as Madam Evita Santillanes
TVStolen Life
2023
as Azon Rigor
TVBatang Quiapo
2023
as Pilar Guerrero
TVAnak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
2020
as Zenaida Agpangan
TVHaplos
2017
as Biring Alonzo
TVMagkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
2013
as Doña Hilaria Buenaventura
TVHome Sweet Home
2013
as Pandora
MovieGanito Kami Muli
2013
TVCoffee Prince
2012
as Mamita Ochoa
MovieMy Kontrabida Girl
2012
Broken Vow
2012
as Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro
MovieTamawo
2011
as Aling Epang
MovieShake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011
as Epang (segment "Tamawo")
TVIglot
2011
as lola Idang Salvador
TVI Heart You, Pare!
2011
as Marita Castillo
MovieI'll Be There
2010
as Mrs. Conching Collins
TVBasahang Ginto
2010
as Marina Vergara
MovieTarot
2009
as Lola Nena
Fuschia
2009
as Priscilla
All About Eve
2009
as Concepcion Gonzales
TVAng Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
2009
as Laurenna Alcaraz
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
2007
as Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon
MovieLigalig
2006
as Martha
Just to See You Again
2006
as Olmypia Van Helden
Noel
2006
TVDarna
2005
as Braguda
MovieSilent Passage
2004
as Mrs. Roces
MovieMagnifico
2003
as Ka Doring
TVBituin
2002
as Doña Virginia Gaston
TVBiglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
2001
as Nena
TVKakabakaba
2000
May Bukas Pa
2000
as Conchita Suarez
MovieBullet
1999
Rio Del Mar
1999
as Candida
Halik Sa Apoy
1998
as Tuding
MovieIkaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
1997
as Corinne Balmaceda
MovieMadonna's Secret
1997
as Viring
MovieSanay
1985
MovieFlowers of the City Jail
1984
as Luna
MovieHayop sa Sarap
1984
MovieDapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
1984
as Myrna's mother
MovieBagets
1984
as Ermat
MovieAngkinin Mo Ako
1983
MovieAng Boyfriend Kong Kano
1983
MovieDiary of Cristina Gaston
1982
as Donya Madonna
MovieAnak
1982
as Gloria
MovieMother Dear
1982
as Nilda
MoviePalengke Queen
1982
MovieFirst Kiss, First Love
1982
MovieKapitan Kidlat
1981
MoviePabling
1981
as Paloma
MovieMacho Gigolo
1981
as Charisma
MovieBilibid Boys
1981
as Steve's Mother
MovieBantay-Salakay
1981
MovieAngela Markado
1980
as Rona
MovieUnder-age
1980
MovieFourteen
1980
MovieAguila
1980
as Margo
MovieDarna and Ding
1980
as Lei Ming
MovieStar?
1979
as Vina Amor
MovieTonyong Bayawak
1979
as The Witch
MovieIskandalo
1979
MovieRoberta
1979
as Bella
Tomcat
1979
MovieDarna, Kuno?
1979
MovieBomba Star
1978
as Estrella Montana
MovieSatan's Seed
1977
as Blanca Garchitorena
MovieThe Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
MovieSapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
1976
MovieMga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
MovieDivino
1976
MovieMrs. Eva Fonda, 16
1976
as Mylene Mineros
MovieKarugtong Ang Kahapon
1975
MovieMay Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw
1974
MovieThe Devil's Daughter
1974
MovieBad Example: I Have Seven Wives
1974
MovieSumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim
1974
as Stella
MovieKampanerang Kuba
1974
as Tating
MovieWhy Blood is the Color of the Night
1974
MovieSi Popeye, Atbp
1973
MovieSuper Gee
1973
MovieZoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as The Spiderwoman
MovieFly, Darna, Fly!
1973
as Babaing Ahas
MovieLilet
1971
as Lilet
MovieWanted: Johnny L
1966
The Passionate Strangers
1966
as Lydia Transmonte
MovieThe Blood Drinkers
1964
as Tanya
MovieKonsiyerto ng Kamatayan
1961
as (segment "Noche Azul")
