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Snooky Serna
Born
Maria Milagros Sumayao Serna

(1966-04-04) April 4, 1966 (age 58)
Other namesCookie, Kukay, Brooke Shields of the Philippines, Queen of Fantasy Movies, the Eternal Star
OccupationActress
Years active1970–present
Spouse
Ricardo Cepeda
(m. 1992; ann. 2006)
Children2 daughters

Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna[1] (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipino actress. Regarded as the “Eternal Star” by the local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica.[2]

With a career spanning over five decades,[3] Serna is regarded as one of the Filipina actresses with the most beautiful faces and one of the most respected actresses of her generation.[4] At the age of 3, she made her debut in the film Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970) and earned her further recognitions as a child actress.[5] Launched as one of the original "Regal Babies", she became one of tinseltown's most bankable leading dramatic actresses in the 1980s.[6] She attained commercial peak after top billing the career-defining fantasy-romance film Blusang Itim, which became one of the biggest box-office successes of 80s decade.[7]

Serna has since received countless accolades in local and international scene. She notably won two awards for "Best Actress" and "Jury Award" at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York City, becoming the first Filipino actor to win two major awards at the film festival.[8] She is also a recipient of three FAMAS Awards and three PMPC Star Awards for Movies, including several nominations from Gawad Urian Awards and FAP Awards.

Early life

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Being the daughter of actors Von Serna of Filipinos Spanish Ancestry and Mila Ocampo, she started acting early in life via her 1970 landmark debut Wanted: Perfect Mother, where she immediately captured the hearts of Filipino audience as a cute, sweet and smart-talking four-year-old. That same year she earned her first acting nomination from FAMAS Awards as Best Child Performer for the film My Little Angel.

Trained by acclaimed director and National Artist, Lino Brocka, Snooky showed promise as dramatic actress and later proved to be a fine one. In 1972, she won her first FAMAS Award as Best Child Actress for the film Sana Mahalin Mo Ako.

Career

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Snooky Serna was tapped by Regal Films to play the lead role in the movie, Katorse in 1980. Since she was not ready for mature roles then, she begged off, which eventually made a big star out of newcomer Dina Bonnevie. In her teens, she was launched as one of the original Regal Babies (a promotional term coined for a group of teen movie stars under contract with Filipino film production giant Regal Films) and groomed as a leading actress in various loveteam-inspired flicks with then heartthrobs Gabby Concepcion and Albert Martinez. She also starred in more daring films like Bata Pa si Sabel (1981), Strangers in Paradise (1983), Experience(1984), Teenage Marriage (1984) and Lilac (1985).

She starred in numerous films in the 1980s like Underage, Schoolgirls, Story of Three Loves and Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday, among others. In February 1986, she was cast in the lead role of the IBC television series Mansyon, which was the most expensive television production at the time. [citation needed] In the same month, she was given her first solo film project, an adaptation of the comic book serial Blusang Itim, which became a box office success.[9] She was also the host of the television shows Always Snooky and Regal Drama Presents: Snooky on ABS-CBN.

As an actress, she tackled roles that earned acting nominations from various award-giving bodies. She was also in Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988) with Christopher de Leon and Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home - official Philippine entry to the 1995 Oscars) but unfortunately was snubbed during the awards night. Her other major films include Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan (1990), Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986), Hahamakin ang Lahat (1990) with Vilma Santos, the fantasy films Rosa Mistica (1988), and Madonna: Ang Babaing Ahas (1991). It was with Koronang Itim (1994), that she finally won Best Lead Actress from FAMAS and Cebu Archdiocese Media Awards. She has starred in over 80 films from 1970 to 2004.

Snooky was prodded to concentrate on family and motherhood in the late 1990s. Upon her comeback, her work mostly concentrated on TV. Initially, she had a short stint as a newscaster of IBC Express Balita and as a host for IBC-13's magazine show Travel and Trade.

Drama roles on television

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More recently, she's been in various top-rating soap operas in rival stations GMA Network and ABS-CBN, notably Marina, Captain Barbell and Habang Kapiling Ka where she again was awarded the best actress trophy for TV drama performance from PMPC in 2003. Her recent films include Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo, Captain Barbell, and the still unreleased Bituin, Buwan at Araw with Nora Aunor.

Snooky made a career turnaround during the late 90s when she concentrated on television and became a host of a tele-magazine show over IBC-13. She also became a newsreader over the same network delivering the mid- and early evening news. She also entered the corporate world by accepting the position of AVP for Megaworld Properties, Inc., and even started a film school in Cabanatuan City. But all endeavors were short-lived.

She is seen mostly with GMA Network and ABS-CBN.

Villainous roles on television

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In 1997, Snooky played the minor and anti-heroine role of Criselda V. Pereira in the ABS-CBN Primetime series Mula sa Puso, an accomplice sister of Selena (played by Princess Punzalan) who tries to convince her to take care of Magda's (played by Jaclyn Jose) daughter and keeps them separate, until she dies of cancer in the series, and the 2002, she played the anti-heroine role of Maida Ventaspejo in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay in a special participation of their series.

In 2015, Snooky is currently known for her antagonist roles in the GMA Drama series, since she played Mercedes Dela Paz in My Faithful Husband (2015) a mother of Emman (played by Dennis Trillo) who loathes her son from the product of rape and despises his wife, Mel (played by Jennylyn Mercado) to make her life miserable.

In both 2016, she played the main antagonist role as Deborah Villon in Poor Señorita (2016), a snobbish and rich woman as a mother of Piper (played by Valeen Montenegro and Edison (played by Elyson de Dios) who makes her niece Rita's (played by Regine Velasquez) life miserable to get whatever she wants to be more wealthiness, and she played the anti-heroine role of Laura Caraca-Labasat in Hahamakin ang Lahat (2016 - 2017) a loving and vengeful mother of Junjun (played by Kristofer Martin) to opposite with Joyce Ching, Ariel Rivera and Eula Valdez.

In 2019, she played the main antagonist role as Salida Saklang-Calliste in Sahaya (2019), a domineering and villainous mother of the late son's (played by Benjamin Alves) death that she was sworn her revenge against the poor badjao, Sahaya (played by Bianca Umali) and Manisan (played by Mylene Dizon) by making them alive in living hell.

In 2020, she played the good character role of Amelia "Amy" Malatamban, a loving mother of Ginalyn (played by Barbie Forteza in the remake television series Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday who is previous one of the four main characters, Susie along with her Underage co-star, the Diamond Star Ms. Maricel Soriano.

In both 2023, she played the new character of Velda Alcantara-Gatchalian, a cunning, ambitious, manipulative, and vengeful rich woman who makes the Serrano sisters' life miserable as she avenges her second son Leo's (played by Nikki Co) death in the remake television series, Underage who is previous one of the three leading roles, Corazon as the youngest of three sisters in the 1980 film at her age of 14, and she went back to ABS-CBN via Pira-Pirasong Paraiso to play another antagonist role Hon. Jacinda Sebastian, a corrupt judge that will make the Paraiso sisters life miserable, she’s also reunited with her Underage co-star, the Diamond Star Ms. Maricel Soriano.

Personal life

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Serna was married to actor/model Ricardo Cepeda for over 12 years, with their marriage ending in annulment in January 2006. They have two daughters, Sam and Sachi. In 2024, Cepeda was released from the Cagayan Provincial Jail, in Tuguegarao after posting bail for estafa case.[10]Her second husband was Nino Mendoza (artist and vocalist of a Filipino Rock band the Blue Jean Junkies) but they have been separated.[citation needed]

Serna has been a member of the religion, Iglesia ni Cristo, since 2011. Her parents Von and Mila are Roman Catholic and former Born-again Christians.[11][12][13]

Serna's parents are Anthonio B. Serna "Von Serna" (1939–1994) of Filipino-Spanish Ancestry and Mila Ocampo or Milagros S. Serna, with grandparents Antonio Bon V. Serna and Maria Victoria S. Mercado. Her sibling is Anton Serna. She once lived with her aunt Eden at childhood. Since 2022, Serna was engaged to Ramon ‘Mon’ Villarama.[14]

Serna's parent's grave (Anthonio B. Serna (Von Serna)-Mila Ocampo).

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
1970 Wanted: Perfect Mother Sam
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
My Little Angel
Sweethearts
Snooky
The Living Doll
Little Romeo and Juliet
1971 I Love Mama, I Love Papa
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
The Wonderful World of Music
The Golden Child
1972 Isinilang Ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Mahalin Mo Sana Ako
1973 Lalaki...Kasalanan Mo
Gigi
Little Solomon and Sheba
1977 Tahan Na, Empoy, Tahan (Stop Crying Little Boy)
1980 Underage Corazon
1981 Bata Pa Si Sabel Sabel
Age Doesn't Matter
First Love First Kiss
1982 My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Mother Dear
Schoolgirls
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
1983 To Mama with Love
Daddy Knows Best
Hello, Young Lovers Paula Ledesma
Stranger in Paradise
Experience Jing-Jing
1984 Daddy's Little Darling
Don't Cry for Me Papa
Dear Mama
Teenage Marriage
Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday
Miracle of Love
Boystown
Where Love Has Gone
Minsan May Isang Mahal
1985 Ride on Baby
Zuma Galema
Summer Love
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
1986 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Vicky
Blusang Itim Jessa Escrito
Payaso
The Graduates
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Story of Three Loves
Summer Holiday
1987 Forward March Kristie
Bakit Iisa ang Pag-Ibig?
Anak ni Zuma
1988 Fly Me to the Moon
Stupid Cupid
Rosa Mistica Rosalie Leynes/Rosanna Cabuyao/Rosario Karakol
Nakausap Ko ang Birhen Mary
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? Merriam
Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo
Bukas Sisikat Din ang Araw
Lilac, Bulaklak ng Magdamag
1989 Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig
Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan Agnes
Basag ang Pula
Once Upon a Time
Kontrobersyal
1990 Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako Angela
Hahamakin ang Lahat (All Be Damned) Theresa
1991 Madonna, ang Babaeng Ahas (Madonna, the Snake Woman) Melinda/Madonna
Joey Boy Munti, 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntilupa Stella
1992 Yakapin Mo Ako Muli Helen
Lacson, Batas ng Navotas
The Cornelia Ramos Story Cornelia Ramos
1993 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita?
1994 Machete 2 Lai
Koronang Itim Adana De Guia
Mancao
1995 Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home) Clarita
1997 Paano Kung Wala Ka Na
2001 Marital Rape
2003 Captain Barbell Belen
2004 Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo
2008 Crossroads Lucinda Querubin
Paupahan
Eskandalo
2009 Booking Selya
Bente Jenny
Fidel Sister Lourdes
Dukot
Hellphone
Sagrada Familia
2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll XIV : The Invasion Rosalda
2013 The Bride and the Lover Gloria Albino
2015 You're Still The One Melissa
Felix Manalo Pilar Manalo Danao[15]
2018 The Significant Other
2019 Last Fool Show Sonya
2020 In the Name of the Mother Carmen
2021 Princess DayaReese Tita Sharon

Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network
1983 Teentime with Snooky and Albert as herself IBC
1986 Mansyon
1987 Always, Snooky as herself ABS-CBN
1988 Regal Drama Hour: "Infidel" Asun
1989 Regal Drama Presents: Snooky varied roles
1991 Palibhasa Lalake Becky
1995 Ipaglaban Mo![16] Openg
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Criselda V. Pereira
2000 IBC Express Balita as herself IBC
2001 Travel & Trade
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Maida Ventaspejo ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman: Mga Mata? GMA Network
2002–2003 Habang Kapiling Ka Olivia Malvarosa
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Fatima Soriano Story ABS-CBN
2004 Marina Esther Sto. Domingo
Snooky Serna: In Persona as herself Cinema One
2005 Extra Challenge: Lagalag Sa Hong Kong GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mariposang Dagat Magdalena ABS-CBN
2006 Jeepney (Music Video) as herself
2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Mrs. B GMA Network
2007 Magpakailanman: Kapag Naglaho Ang Gunita
Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat Ng Langgam Panas
Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Casili ABS-CBN
La Vendetta Janet Salumbides-Cardinale GMA Network
2008 Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Vina Monteza-Rivera
2011 Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim Loleng
2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Adel Dimaano ABS-CBN
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ensaymada Pion
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid Baby
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Adel Dimaano
Wansapanataym: Kuryentina Flory
2013 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Faye Roxas
It's Showtime Herself / Guest Judge
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Rita
Magpakailanman: The Heroes Dog Story Kabang Cristina GMA Network
Genesis Elena Santillan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Emily ABS-CBN
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Episode Guest
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika IV uncredited
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Computer Shop uncredited
My Faithful Husband Mercedes "Cedes" Dela Paz GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Spaghetti Maritess ABS-CBN
2016 Magpakailanman: Anak, Saan Kami Nagkamali? Lourdes GMA Network
Dear Uge Evelyn
Poor Señorita Deborah Villon
Sinungaling Mong Puso Clara's mother
Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story Laurie
2016–2017 Hahamakin ang Lahat Laura Caraca-Labsat
2017

Karelasyon: Biglang Yaman

Magpakailanman: The Kim Domingo Story Filipina Domingo
2018 The One That Got Away Fatima "Patty" Makalintal
Dear Uge: Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Magpakailanman: Ang Babae Sa Likod ng Blusang Itim Herself
Pamilya Roces Camilla Vera-Austria
2019 Sahaya Salida Saklang-Calliste
Dear Uge: Monito Monita Mona
2020–2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Amelia "Amy" Malatamban
2021 Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye Susan Kintanar
2023 Magpakailanman: Reyna ng Tahanan Chanda
Underage Velda Alcantara-Gatchalian (formerly Guerrero)
Magpakailanman: Ronda ng Kalsada Chanda
Magpakailanman: When I Fall in Laugh Jessica
2023–2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Judge Jacinda Sebastian-La Madrid/ Hon. Jacinda Sebastian Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
TV5 / Jeepney TV
2023 TiktoClock Herself GMA Network
2024 Black Rider Yolanda Panganiban-Romero

Awards

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, U. S. A. (SPRING 2021) Best Performance By The Festival Grand Prize Winner In The Name Of The Mother

Best Actress In The Name Of The Mother

Year Film or TV Title Award Category Media
1972 Sana Mahalin Mo Ako FAMAS Best Child Actress Film
1990 Hahamakin Ang Lahat PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actress Film
1994 Koronang Itim Cebu Archdiocese Mass Media Awards Best Performance by Lead Actress Film
1994 Koronang Itim FAMAS Best Performance by Lead Actress Film
2003 Habang Kapiling Ka (TV) PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a TV series TV
2008 Paupahan (film) FAMAS and PMPC Star Award Best Supporting Actress Film

Nominations

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Film

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Year Film Body Nomination Remark
1970 My Little Angel FAMAS Child Performer loss to Roderick Paulate
1972 Sana Mahalin Mo Ako FAMAS Child Performer WON
1973 Gigi FAMAS Child Performer loss to Jingle
1986 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow ??? Supporting Actress -
1987 Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? FAMAS Best Supporting Actress -
1988 Kapag Napagod Ang Puso Urian; PMPC Star; FAMAS; FAP Lead Actress -
1989 Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan FAMAS Lead Actress -
1990 Hahamakin Ang Lahat PMPC Star Awards, FAMAS Supporting Actress WON at Star Awards
1991 Madonna, Ang Babaing Ahas ??? Lead Actress -
1994 Koronang Itim FAMAS Lead Actress WON
1995 Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home) Film Academy of the Phil.; FAMAS; People's Choice Lead Actress loss to Nora Aunor
2003 Captain Barbell Metro Manila Film Festival Supporting Actress -
2004 Anak Ka Ng Tatay Mo Manila Film Festival Lead Actress loss to Nora Aunor (Naglalayag)

Television

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Year TV show Body Nomination Remark
1987 Always, Snooky PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Musical Variety Show Host loss to Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor
1988 Always, Snooky PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Musical Variety Show Host loss to Vilma Santos
1989 Regal Drama Presents: Snooky PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a TV series or anthology
1990 Regal Drama Presents: Snooky PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a TV series or anthology
2003 Habang Kapiling Ka PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress in a TV series won

Awards and nominations

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Year Category Award Result
1988 Best Supporting Actress FAMAS Award Nominated
1989 Best Actress FAMAS Award Nominated
1989 Best Actress Gawad Urian Award Nominated
1989 Best Actress FAP Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Santos, Jamil (June 21, 2019). "Snooky Serna, tinuruan ng mga magulang na hindi pumasok sa isip niya ang pagiging sikat". Balitambayan. GMA News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Snooky Serna: "I don't think there will be another Snooky or another Dina or Sharon"". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Snooky Serna, ipagdiriwang ang 50th anniversary sa showbiz ngayong 2019". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Snooky Serna's secret: Shinagawa premium services". Lifestyle.INQ. May 7, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Snooky Serna: "I don't think there will be another Snooky or another Dina or Sharon"". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Snooky Serna: "I don't think there will be another Snooky or another Dina or Sharon"". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  7. ^ Torre, Nestor U. (May 24, 2011). "New back story clutters up TV version of 'Blusang Itim'". Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "Snooky Serna wins 2 major awards in New York". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Lorenzo, Alfie (February 19, 1986). "The new man of the hour". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.
  10. ^ "Ricardo Cepeda released after posting bail". ABS-CBN. September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  11. ^ ABS-CBNnews.com. "Snooky Serna finds 'peace, truth' in new faith". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  12. ^ Reyes, William. "Snooky Serna joins Iglesia Ni Cristo gathering, appears in shows of INC network". GMA News. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  13. ^ Marasigan, Ruben. "Snooky Serna is content being single: "If it's God's will na hindi ako makapag-asawa ulit o hindi ako magkaroon ng boyfriend, okay lang."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  14. ^ Amoyo, Aster (April 6, 2022). "Snooky, nakahanap ng ikatlong glorya". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Felix Manalo (film)
  16. ^ Jeepney TV (March 31, 2022). Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Tao ang Gawa feat. Snooky Serna (Full Episode 94) | Jeepney TV. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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