Celia Rodriguez
Biography
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.
Known For
Batang Quiapo
2023
Rio Del Mar
1999
Darna
2005
May Bukas Pa
2000
0Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
2001
Bituin
2002
0Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
2013
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
2007
Broken Vow
2012
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
2009
0Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
2020
0Haplos
2017
Filmography
Batang Quiapo
as Pilar Guerrero · 2023
Rio Del Mar
as Candida · 1999
Darna
as Braguda · 2005
May Bukas Pa
as Conchita Suarez · 2000
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
as Nena · 2001
Bituin
as Doña Virginia Gaston · 2002
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?
as Doña Hilaria Buenaventura · 2013
Mga Mata ni Anghelita
as Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon · 2007
Broken Vow
as Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro · 2012
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
as Laurenna Alcaraz · 2009
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
as Zenaida Agpangan · 2020
Haplos
as Biring Alonzo · 2017
Stolen Life
as Azon Rigor · 2023
I Heart You, Pare!
as Marita Castillo · 2011
All About Eve
as Concepcion Gonzales · 2009
Halik Sa Apoy
as Tuding · 1998
Just to See You Again
as Olmypia Van Helden · 2006
Basahang Ginto
as Marina Vergara · 2010
Iglot
as lola Idang Salvador · 2011
Home Sweet Home
as Pandora · 2013
Coffee Prince
as Mamita Ochoa · 2012
Kontrabida Academy
as History Teacher · 2025
Kakabakaba
· 2000
Noel
· 2006
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina
as Madam Evita Santillanes · 2025
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
as Epang (segment "Tamawo") · 2011
Iskandalo
· 1979
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo!
· 1974
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)
as Herself (archival footage) · 2023
Flowers of the City Jail
as Luna · 1984
Fourteen
· 1980
Anak
as Gloria · 1982
Tamawo
as Aling Epang · 2011
Lilet
as Lilet · 1971
I'll Be There
as Mrs. Conching Collins · 2010
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
· 1975
Ligalig
as Martha · 2006
The Blood Drinkers
as Tanya · 1964
Aguila
as Margo · 1980
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
· 1983
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
· 1974
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko
as Corinne Balmaceda · 1997
Angkinin Mo Ako
· 1983
Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim
as Stella · 1974
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
· 1976
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
as Mylene Mineros · 1976
Hayop sa Sarap
· 1984
The Devil's Daughter
· 1974
First Kiss, First Love
· 1982
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
· 1976
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
· 1974
Bilibid Boys
as Steve's Mother · 1981
Wanted: Johnny L
· 1966
Tonyong Bayawak
as The Witch · 1979
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
· 1977
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
as Myrna's mother · 1984
Palengke Queen
· 1982
Madonna's Secret
as Viring · 1997
Si Popeye, Atbp
· 1973
Ganito Kami Muli
· 2013
Diary of Cristina Gaston
as Donya Madonna · 1982
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as The Spiderwoman · 1973
Tarot
as Lola Nena · 2009
La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw
· 1974
Under-age
· 1980
Bagets
as Ermat · 1984
Roberta
as Bella · 1979
Magnifico
as Ka Doring · 2003
Mother Dear
as Nilda · 1982
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan
as (segment "Noche Azul") · 1961
Darna and Ding
as Lei Ming · 1980
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
· 1975
The Passionate Strangers
as Lydia Transmonte · 1966
Silent Passage
as Mrs. Roces · 2004
Satan's Seed
as Blanca Garchitorena · 1977
Bomba Star
as Estrella Montana · 1978
Kampanerang Kuba
as Tating · 1974
Darna, Kuno?
· 1979
Pabling
as Paloma · 1981
Super Gee
· 1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
as Babaing Ahas · 1973
Tomcat
· 1979
Divino
· 1976
Kapitan Kidlat
· 1981
My Kontrabida Girl
· 2012
Angela Markado
as Rona · 1980
Bullet
· 1999
Bantay-Salakay
· 1981
Macho Gigolo
as Charisma · 1981
Star?
as Vina Amor · 1979
Sanay
· 1985
Fuschia
as Priscilla · 2009