Lucita Soriano (born Lucita Soriano Adriano; March 22, 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]
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Lucita Soriano | |
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Born | Lucita Soriano Adriano (1941-03-22)22 March 1941 Taguig, Philippines |
Died | 8 July 2015(2015-07-08) (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) |
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]
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]
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. She was interred at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Pateros
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1995-1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Trinidad "Trining" Lagrimas | ABS-CBN |
Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
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2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan! | Eric's Mom | Regal Films |
1999 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari | The Mother | Crystal Films EDL Productions |
Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo | Aling Nati | Regal Films | |
1998 | Ang Maton at ang Showgirl | Aling Rosa | Diamond Jade Films |
Ginto't Pilak | Mother Superior | VIVA Films | |
Cariño Brutal | Esperanza's Mother | Premiere Entertainment Productions | |
Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga | Zusette | Regal Films | |
Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli | Mother | Regal Films | |
Dr. X on the Air | Mrs. de Liryo | Falcon Films | |
My Guardian Debil | Aling Mila | GMA Films | |
1997 | Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas | Madam Lucy | GP Films |
Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Luis' Mother | VIVA Films | |
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 |
Muling Umawit ang Puso | Mameng | VIVA Films | |
Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | Mother of Reden | OctoArts Films | |
1994 | Bala at Lipistik | Marita | Regal Films |
Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Baby's Auntie | Levin Films | |
Biboy Banal: 'Pag Ganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! | Gina's Mother | OctoArts Films | |
General Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Sahiya | Sunlight Films | |
1993 | Padre Amante Guerrero | Hostage | FLT Films International |
Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso | New Tenant | VIVA Films | |
1992 | Lakay | Buena Films International | |
Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 | Gabriela | Four N Films | |
Gobernador | Kanor's Wife | Filmstar Productions, Stellar Films | |
Canary Brothers ng Tondo | Tinay's Aunt | Seiko Films | |
Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Polly | Regal Films | |
Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators | Mother of Guerrero | Cine Suerte | |
Hiram na Mukha | Aling Azon | VIVA Films | |
Nympa sa Putikan | Zoila's Mother | Emperor Films | |
1991 | Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo | Laroza's Wife | VIVA Films |
Takas sa Impiyerno | Aling Minyang | FLT Films | |
1990 | Bikining Itim | Sepa | VIVA Films |
Inosente | Dolora | Double M Films | |
Biktima | Tia Edad | VIVA Films | |
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Aling Senyang | Moviestars Production | |
Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo? Mukha Kang Kabayo! | old Andrea | VIVA Films | |
Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | Aling Senyang | FLT Films International | |
Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Teresa | VIVA Films | |
1989 | Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo! | Aling Clara | Horizon Films |
Super Mouse and the Robo-Rats | Mother of Mickey | Mother Studio Films | |
Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Aling Dolor | VIVA Films | |
1988 | Penoy Balut | Jenny's Mother | Regal Films |
Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts | Mang Doro's Wife | Imus Productions | |
Sa Puso Ko, Hahalik ang Mundo | Mother | Regal Films | |
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Anyang | Regal Films | |
Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Noemi's Mother | Regal Films | |
Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang | Coching | Double M Films International | |
Ang Supremo | GP Films | ||
Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Brando's Mother | Urban Films | |
Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Baldoza's Wife | VIVA Films | |
1987 | Black Magic | Seiko Films | |
Maria Went to Town | Osang | Regal Films | |
Balweg: The Rebel Priest | Ka Minda | Viva Films | |
Tagos ng Dugo | Sonia | VH Films | |
1986 | Bagets Gang | Honesta de Vera | Amazaldy Film Production |
Inday, Inday sa Balitaw | Doray | Regal Films | |
Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig | Evita | Regal Films | |
Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions | |
1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Aling Diday | VIVA Films |
Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You! | Mimi | Regal Films | |
Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story | Baby | Amazaldy Film Production | |
Lalakwe | Doña Amanda | Essex Films | |
1984 | 'Ang Padrino | Lita Quintiliano | FPJ Productions |
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Mrs. Manny Velez | Essex Films | |
1983 | To Mama with Love | Delia | Regal Films |
Johnny Tanggo: Rides Again | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions | |
1982 | I Love You, I Hate You | Millie | Regal Films |
Diary of Cristina Gaston | Pacing | Regal Films | |
Johnny Tanggo: Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman! | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions | |
1981 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa aking Tadyang | Mother of Proserphine | Amazaldy Film Production |
1980 | Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng ating Mga Pangarap | Lucy | Regal Films |
Wild Animal | Ralphie's Mother | Regal Films | |
Katorse | Nena | Regal Films | |
Uhaw sa Kalayaan | Matilde | Regal Films | |
1979 | Alas at Reyna | Bella | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
Stepsisters | Claudia | MVP Pictures | |
1976 | Bitayin si... Baby Ama! | Mother of Minda | MBM Productions |
1972 | And God Smiled at Me | Olga | Sampaguita Pictures |
1971 | Robina | Merced | Vera-Perez Pictures |
1969 | Danny Boy | Dolores del Rio | VP Pictures |
1968 | Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | Divi | Lea Productions |