Lucita Soriano
Lucita Soriano (born Lucita Soriano Adriano; February 23, 1941 – July 8, 2015) was a Filipino actress, who appeared in more than 215 movies and television shows. She was runner-up in the Miss Philippine Press Photography (PPP) 1964 beauty pageant.[1]
Lucita Soriano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lucita Soriano Adriano 23 February 1941 |
| Died | 8 July 2015 (aged 74) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia (m. 1968; wid. 1997) Michael Mayr (m. 2009; wid. 2015) |
| Children | 2 sons (with Garcia) |
Career
Her first film contract was with Premiere Productions. She had a movie for a bit player role as one of the many women of Romeo Vasquez in Lover Boy (1958). Soriano's big break in the movies came when she auditioned for the movie I Believe (1961). In 1965, she did Pasko ng Limang Magdalena with Divina Valencia, Daisy Romualdez, Ruby Regala and Miriam Jurado. In 1967, she did Ako... Laban sa Lipunan. Her knowledge of karate won her a role in The Lady With An Iron Fist. She was FAMAS Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress in Dugo Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig (1966). In And God Smiled at Me (1972), she won the Quezon City Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award. She appeared in Valiente and Pangako Sa 'Yo.[2]
Personal life
Soriano was born in Taguig to Eugenio and Elvira (Jamon Soriano) Adriano, and spent her early years in Pateros, Metro Manila. Lucita Soriano attended elementary school in Taguig and completed her high school at Rizal High School. She studied at the University of the East and tried to earn a bachelor's degree, but her busy shooting schedule prevented her from finishing college.
When Soriano was paired with Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia in a film, they fell in love. They married in 1968. They had two sons, former members of That's Entertainment, actors Garry Clint Garcia and Marco Polo Garcia. Marco Polo, an actor and a regular on That's Entertainment, predeceased his mother, dying from cirrhosis of the liver in 2010. She was widowed on July 17, 1997. In 2009, she married Michael Mayr, a retired American civil engineer, whom she met during Bible study sessions.[3]
Death
Soriano died at the Pacific Global Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines on 8 July 2015, where she was earlier admitted to the intensive care unit.
Filmography
Television
- Valiente (TV series) (1992–1997)
- Familia Zaragoza (TV series) (1995)
- Mga Anino Sa Balon (TV movie) (1997)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya – Sugat (1998)
- Pangako sa 'Yo (TV series) (2000–2002)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya – Cap (2009)
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
| 1999 | Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo | Aling Nati | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Ang Maton at ang Showgirl | Aling Rosa | Diamond Jade Films |
| 1998 | Ginto't Pilak | Mother Superior | VIVA Films |
| 1998 | Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli | Mother | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Dr. X on the Air | Mrs. de Liryo | Falcon Films |
| 1998 | My Guardian Debil | Aling Mila | GMA Films |
| 1997 | Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas | Madam Lucy | GP Films |
| 1997 | Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Luis' Mother | VIVA Films |
| 1997 | T.G.I.S.: The Movie | Saling | VIVA Films |
| 1996 | Humanda Ka... Babalikan Kita! | Sela | Solar Films |
| 1995 | Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | Mrs. Miranda | VIVA Films |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Mameng | VIVA Films |
| 1995 | Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | Mother of Reden | |
| 1994 | Bala at Lipistik | Marita | Regal Films |
| 1994 | Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Baby's Auntie | Levin Films |
| 1994 | Biboy Banal: 'Pag Ganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! | Gina's Mother | |
| 1993 | Padre Amante Guerrero | Hostage | FLT Films International |
| 1992 | Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 | Gabriela | Four N Films |
| 1992 | Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Polly | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators | Mother of Guerrero | Cine Suerte |
| 1991 | Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo | Laroza's Wife | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | Inosente | Dolora | Double M Films |
| 1990 | Biktima | Tia Edad | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Aling Senyang | Moviestars Production |
| 1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo? Mukha Kang Kabayo! | Old Andrea | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Teresa | VIVA Films |
| 1989 | Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo! | Aling Clara | Horizon Films |
| 1989 | SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Mother of Mickey | Mother Studio Films |
| 1989 | Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Aling Dolor | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Pepeng Kuryente | Mang Doro's Wife | Imus Productions |
| 1988 | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Anyang | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Noemi's Mother | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Urban Films | |
| 1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Baldoza's Wife | VIVA Films |
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo | Sonia | VH Films |
| 1986 | Inday, Inday sa Balitaw | Doray | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig | Evita | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Aling Diday | VIVA Films |
| 1985 | Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story | Baby | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1985 | Lalakwe | Doña Amanda | Essex Films |
| 1984 | Ang Padrino | Lita Quintiliano | FPJ Productions |
| 1984 | May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Mrs. Manny Velez | Essex Films |
| 1982 | I Love You, I Hate You | Millie | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng Ating Mga Pangarap | Lucy | Regal Films |
| 1976 | Bitayin si... Baby Ama | Mother of Minda | MBM Productions |
| 1972 | And God Smiled at Me | Olga | |
| 1968 | Mars Ravelo's Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | Divi | Lea Productions |
- Alembong (1958)
- Little Lucy (1961)
- Mga Manugang ni Drakula (1963)
- Dr. Yes (1965)
- Pepe En Pilar (1966)
- Masters of Karate (1968)
- Mga Hagibis (1970)
- Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki (1973)
- Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls (1977)
- Ex-Wife (1980)
- Johnny Tanggo (1982)
- Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
- Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
- Escort Girl (1985)
- Kiri (1986)
- Macho Dancer (1988)
- Tupang Itim (1989)
- Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990)
- Padre Amante Guerrero (1993)
- Bala at Lipistik (1994)
- Nights of Serafina (1996)
- Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
- Alyas Lakay (1999)
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000)
- Buko Pandan (2002)
- Lapu-Lapu (2002) - Mother of Katulanga
- Woman of Breakwater (2003)
References
- "Beauty pageants: Guaranteed passports to fame" Archived October 31, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, asianjournal.com; accessed July 9, 2015.
- Lucita Soriano profile, IMDb.com; accessed August 19, 2015.
- Lucita Soriano profile Archived July 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, asianjournalusa.com; accessed July 9, 2015.
External links
- Lucita marries American widower, philstar.com
- Lucita Soriano on IMDb
- Notice of death of Lucita Soriano, abs-cbnnews.com
- "AND GOD SMILED AT ME VS. DAMA DE NOCHE", video48.blogspot.com