Lucita Soriano | |
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| Born | Lucita Soriano Adriano (1940-07-13)July 13, 1940 |
| Died | July 8, 2015(2015-07-08) (aged 74) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958–2015 |
| Spouses | Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia
(m. 1968; died 1997)Michael Mayr
(m. 2009; died 2015) |
| Children | 2 sons (with Garcia) |
Lucita Soriano (born Lucita Soriano Adriano; July 13, 1940 – 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]
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. 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 July 8, 2015, where she was earlier admitted to the intensive care unit. She was interred at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Pateros.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Alembong | ||
| 1961 | Sakristan Mayor | ||
| 1968 | Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | Divi | |
| 1969 | Danny Boy | Dolores del Rio | |
| 1971 | Robina | Merced | |
| 1972 | And God Smiled at Me | Olga | |
| 1976 | Bitayin si... Baby Ama? | Mother of Minda | |
| 1977 | Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls | ||
| 1978 | Katawang Alabok | Marta | |
| 1979 | Stepsisters | Claudia | |
| Alas at Reyna | Bella | ||
| 1980 | Uhaw sa Kalayaan | Matilde | |
| Katorse | Nena | ||
| Wild Animal | Ralphie's mother | ||
| Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng Ating Mga Pangarap | Lucy | ||
| 1981 | Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Mother of Proserphine | |
| Ex-Wife | |||
| Bata Pa Si Sabel | Choleng Campos | ||
| 1982 | Johnny Tanggo | Lucing | |
| Diary of Cristina Gaston | Pacing | ||
| I Love You, I Hate You | Millie | ||
| 1983 | Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman | Lucing | |
| To Mama with Love | Delia | ||
| 1984 | May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo | Elvie | |
| This Is My Country | Turing's sister | ||
| May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Mrs. Manny Velez | ||
| Ang Padrino | Lita Quintiliano | ||
| 1985 | Lalakwe | Doña Amanda | |
| Ben Tumbling (A People's Journal Story) | Baby | ||
| Escort Girls | |||
| Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You! | Mimi | ||
| Tinik sa Dibdib | Aling Diday | ||
| 1986 | Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV | Lucing | |
| Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig | Evita | ||
| Kiri | |||
| Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Doray | ||
| Bagets Gang | Honesta de Vera | ||
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo | Sonia | |
| Stolen Moments | Jocelyn | ||
| Balweg | Ka Minda | ||
| Maria Went to Town | Osang | ||
| Black Magic | |||
| 1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Baldoza's wife | |
| Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Brando's mother | ||
| Penoy Balut | Jenny's mother | ||
| Ang Supremo | |||
| Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang | Coching | ||
| Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Noemi's mother | ||
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Anyang | ||
| Macho Dancer | |||
| Sa Puso Ko, Hahalik ang Mundo | Mother | ||
| Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts | Mang Doro's wife | ||
| 1989 | Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Aling Dolor | |
| SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Mother of Mickey | ||
| Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo | Aling Clara | ||
| Tupang Itim | |||
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Teresa | |
| "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal | |||
| Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Jonathan's mother | ||
| Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | Aling Senyang | ||
| Petrang Kabayo 2 (Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo) | Old Andrea | ||
| Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Aling Senyang | ||
| Biktima | Tia Edad | ||
| Inosente | Dolora | ||
| Bikining Itim | Sepa | ||
| 1991 | Takas sa Impierno | Aling Minyang | |
| Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo | Laroza's wife | ||
| 1992 | Nympa sa Putikan | Zoila's mother | |
| Hiram na Mukha | Aling Azon | ||
| Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators | Mother of Guerrero | ||
| Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Polly | ||
| Canary Brothers ng Tondo | Tinay's aunt | ||
| Gobernador | Kanor's wife | ||
| Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo Part 2 | Gabriela | ||
| Lakay | |||
| 1993 | Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso | New tenant | |
| Padre Amante Guerrero | Hostage | ||
| Kailan Dalawa ang Mahal? | Luisa's Mother | ||
| 1994 | General Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Sahiya | |
| Biboy Banal: 'Pag Ganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! | Gina's mother | ||
| Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Baby's auntie | ||
| Bala at Lipistik | Marita | ||
| 1995 | Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | Mother of Reden | |
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Mameng | ||
| Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | Mrs. Miranda | ||
| 1996 | Nights of Serafina | Diana's mother | |
| Humanda Ka... Babalikan Kita! | Sela | ||
| 1997 | T.G.I.S.: The Movie | Saling | |
| Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Luis' mother | ||
| Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas | Madam Lucy | ||
| 1998 | My Guardian Debil | Aling Mila | |
| Dr. X on the Air | Mrs. de Liryo | ||
| Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli | Mother | ||
| Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga | Zusette | ||
| Cariño Brutal | Esperanza's mother | ||
| Ginto't Pilak | Mother Superior | ||
| Ang Maton at ang Showgirl | Aling Rosa | ||
| Babae sa Bintana | |||
| 1999 | Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo | Aling Nati | |
| Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat | Ata | ||
| Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari | The mother | ||
| 2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan! | Eric's mom | |
| Burador: Ang Babaing Sugo | Vice-President Lorna Z. Madrigal | ||
| Ping Lacson: Super Cop | Lady mourner | ||
| 2002 | Buko Pandan | Inana | |
| Lapu-Lapu | Mother of Katulanga | ||
| 2003 | Woman of Breakwater | Aning | |
| 2014 | Alibughang Anak[4] |
- Alembong (1958)
- Little Lucy (1961)
- Mga Manugang ni Drakula (1963)
- Dolpong Scarface: Agent 1-2-3 (December 15, 1964)
- Dr. Yes (1965)
- Pepe En Pilar (1966)
- Solo Flight (February 19–28, 1967)
- Masters of Karate (1968)
- Mga Hagibis (1970)
- Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki (1973)
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Trinidad "Trining" Lagrimas |
| 1999–2000 | Labs Ko si Babe | Anita Kalayaan |
- 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)
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.
- Fajardo, Rudy (October 16, 2021). "Christian Film Showing Tour from Luzon, Visayas to Mindanao". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
External links
- Lucita marries American widower, philstar.com
- Lucita Soriano at IMDb
- Notice of death of Lucita Soriano, abs-cbnnews.com
- "AND GOD SMILED AT ME VS. DAMA DE NOCHE", video48.blogspot.com