Celia Rodriguez

Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 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.

For the educator and artist, see Celia Herrera Rodriguez.
Celia Rodriguez
Born
Cecilia Rodriguez

(1938-06-21) June 21, 1938
Irosin, Sorsogon, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Years active1958–present
Awards1964 Best Actress

Early life

Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1938 in Irosin, Sorsogon, Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Career

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), Kampanerang Kuba (1974) and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976). Other film credits include Zoom, Zoom Superman (1973), Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy (1975), Elektrika, Kasi Eh (1976), Star (1979), Katorse (1980), Anak (1981), Angkinin Mo Ako (1983), Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano (1983), Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin (1984), Room 69 (1984) and Bulaklak ng City Jail (1984). She was known as the campy Valentina in Darna movies.

She was included in the GMA Network TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? (2007) and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! (2011) starring Dingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.

Awards and nominations
FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2004 Magnifico Best Supporting Actress Won
1984 Ang Boyfriend kong Kano Nominated
1972 Lilet Best Actress Won
1967 The Passionate Strangers Best Supporting Actress Won
1965 Blood Is The Color Of Night Won
Gawad Urian
Year Nominated work Category Result
2005 Magnifico Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1985 Bulaklak sa City Jail Nominated
Luna Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Ligalig Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2006 Magnifico Best Actress Nominated
1984 Bulaklak sa City Jail Best Supporting Actress Won

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayZenaida Agpangan
GMA Network
2017-2018HaplosBettina "Lola Biring / Inang" Alonzo
2015-2016Because of YouFeliza Salcedo
2015KalyeseryeDoña Celia Rodriguez viuda de Ungasis
2½ DaddiesMommy Vi
TV5
2013-2014Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?Doña Hilaria Buenaventura
GMA Network
2013 Home Sweet HomeMadame Pandora
2012 Broken VowDoña Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro
Coffee PrinceMamita Ochoa
2011IglotLola Idang Salvador
I Heart You, Pare!Marita Castillo
Spooky Nights: Snow White Lady & the Seven GhostsBasya
2010Sine Novela: Basahang GintoDoña Marina Vergara
2009Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking TadyangMadam Laurenna Alcaraz
All About EveDoña Concepcion Gonzales
Mars Ravelo's DarnaPerfecta
2007Who's Your Daddy Now?Mamu Candy
Mga Mata ni AnghelitaCorazon Manresa / Rasfelina
2006Makita Ka Lang MuliOlympia Van Helden
AtlantikaDoña Segunda
Noel
Q
2005Mars Ravelo's DarnaBraguda
GMA Network
Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong MariaDoña Asuncion Santiago
Ganda ng Lola KoLaura
Q
2002BituinDoña Virginia Gaston
ABS-CBN
2001Biglang Sibol, Bayang ImpasibolNena
GMA Network
2000-2001 May Bukas PaConchita Suarez
IBC
1999Rio Del MarCandida
GMA Network
1998-1999Halik sa ApoyDoña Tuding
ABS-CBN
1995Familia ZaragozaDoña Elvira

Movies
YearTitleRoleFilm Company
1982Diary of Cristina GastonDonya Madonna
Regal Films
Palengke QueenDoña Carmela
JoyVee Film Productions
1981Bakit Ba Ganyan?Mrs. del Oro
Regal Films
1980Angela MarkadoRona
Four-Seasons Films International, Inc.
KatorseDoña Margarita Arkanghel
Regal Films
AguilaMargo Cepeda
Bancom Audiovision
1978Bomba StarEstrella Montana
Regal Films
  • Sa Ngalan ng Espada (1958)
  • Shirley, My Darling (1958)
  • Hong Kong Honeymoon (1960)
  • Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan (1961)
  • Lagalag (1964)
  • Hong Kong 999 (1965)
  • Wanted: Johnny L (1966)
  • Lilet (1971)
  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973)
  • Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko (1974)
  • Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay (1975)
  • Mga Rosas sa Putikan (1976)
  • Maligno (1977)
  • Bomba Star (1978) as Estrella Montana
  • Roberta (1979)
  • Angela Markado (1980) as Rona
  • Katorse (1980) - as Donya Margarita Arkanghel
  • Aguila (1980)
  • Kapitan Kidlat (1981)
  • Diary of Cristina Gaston (1982)
  • Palengke Queen (1982)
  • Mother Dear (1982)
  • Angkinin Mo Ako (1983)
  • Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984)
  • Bagets (1984)
  • Sanay (1985)
  • Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2 (1996)
  • Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko (1997)
  • Lihim Ni Madonna (1997)
  • Kahit Saan ... Kung Puwede (1998)
  • Bullet (1999)
  • Magnifico (2003)
  • Naglalayag (2004)
  • Ligalig (2006)
  • Fuchsia (2009)
  • Tarot (2009)
  • I'll Be There (2010) - as Madam Conching Collins
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011)
  • My Kontrabida Girl (2012)
  • Thy Womb (2012)

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References
  1. "Movie Celebrities Then and Now: CELIA RODRIGUEZ". July 19, 2008.
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