Celia Rodriguez
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Batang Quiapo
Pilar Guerrero
2023
Rio Del Mar
Candida
1999
May Bukas Pa
Conchita Suarez
2000
Series
Darna
Braguda
2005
Halik Sa Apoy
Tuding
1998
Series
Bituin
Doña Virginia Gaston
2002
All About Eve
Concepcion Gonzales
2009
Series
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
Nena
2001
Series
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
Doña Hilaria Buenaventura
2013
Series
Haplos
Biring Alonzo
2017
Broken Vow
Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro
2012
Series
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Laurenna Alcaraz
2009
Series
I Heart You, Pare!
Marita Castillo
2011
Series
Stolen Life
Azon Rigor
2023
Series
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
Zenaida Agpangan
2020
Series
Basahang Ginto
Marina Vergara
2010
Series
Iglot
lola Idang Salvador
2011
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon
2007
Just to See You Again
Olmypia Van Helden
2006
Series
Home Sweet Home
Pandora
2013
Film
Star?
Vina Amor
1979
Series
Coffee Prince
Mamita Ochoa
2012
Film
Kontrabida Academy
History Teacher
2025
Film
Palengke Queen
1982
Noel
2006
Film
Angela Markado
Rona
1980
Film
Bagets
Ermat
1984
Film
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Series
Kakabakaba
2000
Film
Pabling
Paloma
1981
Film
Magnifico
Ka Doring
2003
Film
Iskandalo
1979
Film
Roberta
Bella
1979
Film
Anak
Gloria
1982
Film
Tamawo
Aling Epang
2011
Film
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Film
Si Popeye, Atbp
1973
Film
Tarot
Lola Nena
2009
Film
Aguila
Margo
1980
Film
Lilet
Lilet
1971
Film
Tonyong Bayawak
The Witch
1979
Film
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Epang (segment "Tamawo")
2011
Film
The Blood Drinkers
Tanya
1964
Film
Flowers of the City Jail
Luna
1984
Film
Silent Passage
Mrs. Roces
2004
Fuschia
Priscilla
2009
Film
Ligalig
Martha
2006
Film
Bilibid Boys
Steve's Mother
1981
Film
Bomba Star
Estrella Montana
1978
Film
Bullet
1999
Film
Mother Dear
Nilda
1982
Film
Divino
1976
Film
Under-age
1980
Film
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
1983
Film
Angkinin Mo Ako
1983
Film
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
1976
Film
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
Film
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1975
Film
Diary of Cristina Gaston
Donya Madonna
1982
Tomcat
1979
Film
My Kontrabida Girl
2012
Film
Fourteen
1980
Film
Darna and Ding
Lei Ming
1980
Film
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Babaing Ahas
1973
Film
Hayop sa Sarap
1984
Film
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Myrna's mother
1984
Film
Sanay
1985
Film
I'll Be There
Mrs. Conching Collins
2010
Film
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina
Madam Evita Santillanes
2025
Film
Madonna's Secret
Viring
1997
Film
Macho Gigolo
Charisma
1981
Film
Satan's Seed
Blanca Garchitorena
1977
The Passionate Strangers
Lydia Transmonte
1966
Film
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
Corinne Balmaceda
1997
Film
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975
Film
First Kiss, First Love
1982
Film
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
The Spiderwoman
1973
Film
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
(segment "Noche Azul")
1961
Film
Darna, Kuno?
1979
Film
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
Mylene Mineros
1976
Film
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
1974
Film
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
Film
Wanted: Johnny L
1966
Film
Bantay-Salakay
1981
Film
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
1974
Film
Kampanerang Kuba
Tating
1974
Film
The Devil's Daughter
1974
Film
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
1974
Film
Super Gee
1973
World of Awe and Dread
Stella
1974
La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw
1974