Celia Rodriguez
Actor
- Born
- March 17, 1938 (age 88) · Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines
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
Kontrabida Academy
September 10, 2025
The Blood Drinkers
November 6, 1964
Magnifico
January 29, 2003
Flowers of the City Jail
December 25, 1984
Bagets
February 1, 1984
Madonna's Secret
February 21, 1997
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
February 16, 1984
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16
May 14, 1976
Angela Markado
November 7, 1980
Aguila
February 14, 1980
Under-age
October 17, 1980
Satan's Seed
June 23, 1977
Acting69
- 2025Kontrabida Academy as History Teacher
- 2025Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina as Madam Evita Santillanes
- 2023Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933) as Herself (archival footage)
- 2013Ganito Kami Muli
- 2012My Kontrabida Girl
- 2011Tamawo as Aling Epang
- 2011Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as Epang (segment "Tamawo")
- 2010I'll Be There as Mrs. Conching Collins
- 2009Tarot as Lola Nena
- 2009Fuschia