The Diamond Star of Philippine Cinema has dazzled audiences with her versatility and talent for almost six decades. In an exclusive interview with Vogue Philippines, Maricel takes us down memory lane, reminiscing about her style and beauty moments from her illustrious career. The 59-year old actress is often described in a variety of superlatives: a legend, the Diamond Star .
But to herself, Maricel Soriano is the ultimate working woman. “I started in the industry at six years old,” she tells Vogue Philippines in Filipino. “For me, it was very simple.
When I understood that I could help put food on the table by acting, I was ready to do anything.” She has since played all kinds of roles, which landed her various accolades from reputable awards-giving bodies, including the elusive FAMAS Awards. The nostalgia continues as she is shown a still from the 1992 film “Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal,” directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna.
It’s the final scene in the film: at her supposed wedding, Maricel Soriano’s “Adela” walks in sans-wedding gown, in a full red ensemble and enviable curls, scathingly rebuffing her groom (played by Richard Gomez) who only wanted to marry her for money. The veteran actress’s memory is as razor-sharp as her gaze in the film still: she knows everyone who worked on this look by name, despite the film being made over three decades ago. “Ern Santiago of Santiago de Manila designed all my outfits for this film,” Soriano recalls.
“My hair a.