Lucita Soriano

Lucita Soriano
Lucita Soriano
Born	Lucita Soriano Adriano; 22 March 1941; Taguig, Philippines
Died	8 July 2015 (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)

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]

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 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

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
1995-1996	Familia Zaragoza	Trinidad "Trining" Lagrimas	ABS-CBN

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)

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Film Company
2000	Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan!	Eric's Mom	Regal Films
1999	Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari	The Mother	Crystal Films EDL Productions
1999	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
1993	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
1991	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
1984	May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga	Mrs. Manny Velez	Essex Films
1983	To Mama with Love	Delia	Regal Films
1983	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
1979	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

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)
Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls (1977)
Ex-Wife (1980)
Johnny Tanggo (1982)
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
Escort Girl (1985)
Kiri (1986)
Macho Dancer (1988)
Tupang Itim (1989)
Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990)
Padre Amante Guerrero (1993)
Bala at Lipistik (1994)
Nights of Serafina (1996)
Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
Alyas Lakay (1999)
Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000)
Buko Pandan (2002)
Lapu-Lapu (2002) - Mother of Katulanga
Woman of Breakwater (2003)

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.

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

[1] "Beauty pageants: Guaranteed passports to fame" Archived October 31, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, asianjournal.com; accessed July 9, 2015.

[2] Lucita Soriano profile, IMDb.com; accessed August 19, 2015.

[3] Lucita Soriano profile Archived July 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, asianjournalusa.com; accessed July 9, 2015.

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