Celia Rodriguez


Cecilia Rodriguez 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.

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 and Shirley, My Darling. She performed in movies such as Lilet, released in 1971, Super Gee, Kampanerang Kuba and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16. Other film credits include Zoom, Zoom Superman, Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy, Elektrika, Kasi Eh, Star, Katorse, Anak, Angkinin Mo Ako, Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano, Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin, Room 69 and Bulaklak ng City Jail. She was known as the campy Valentina in Darna movies.
She was included in the GMA Network TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! starring Dingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.

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Filmography

Television

Movies