Maria Cecilia "Maricel" dela Cueva Laxa-Pangilinan (born February 25, 1970) is a Filipino actress. She won Best Supporting Actress awards in the 1992 FAMAS Awards and Star Awards for her role in the 1992 film Iisa Pa Lamang.[2][3]
Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Cecilia dela Cueva Laxa February 25, 1970 |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse |
Anthony Pangilinan (m. 1993) |
| Children | 5 (including Donny) |
| Parent(s) | Tony Ferrer (father) Imelda Ilanan (mother) |
| Relatives | Kiko Pangilinan (brother-in-law) Sharon Cuneta (sister-in-law) Kakie (niece) Gary Valenciano (brother-in-law) Gab Valenciano (nephew-in-law) Espiridion Laxa (uncle) |
For most of her career in the 90s she has done films with Regal Films and two films with Star Cinema. She appeared in some television series such as Marinella (1999–2001) and Ysabella in 2007. In 2020-2021 she resumed acting in TV5 and portrayed Faith Aguinaldo in the drama Paano ang Pasko and Paano Ang Pangako (Second Season) in 2021. In 2022, Laxa returned to GMA Network to portray Valerie Lim in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune and Gemma Monastrial in Apoy sa Langit. She returned to ABS-CBN as she starred in the action drama, The Iron Heart. In 2024, She went back to GMA Network again to starred in the legal drama series, Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law
Education
editLaxa attended primary school at St. Theresa's College in Quezon City, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Muntinlupa, and Assumption Antipolo. She attended secondary school at Assumption College in Makati. She graduated with a degree of B.S. Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Manila and earned her Master's Degree in Family Life and Child Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She has a doctorate degree as well.
Personal life
editLaxa is married to Anthony Pangilinan (brother of Kiko Pangilinan) and the couple has five children namely Ella, Donny (also an actor), Hannah, Benjamin and Solana.[4] Ella married Enrique Lhuillier Miranda in Puerto Real Gardens, Intramuros on December 6, 2023.[5] In October 2024, Laxa's husband Pangilinan had a successful cardiac surgery after suffering from heart valve leaks.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- Long Ranger and Tonton (Shooting Stars of the West) (1989)
- Elvis and James: The Living Legends! (Buhay Pa... Mukhang Alamat Na!) (1989)
- Last 2 Minutes (1989)
- Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake (1990)
- Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (1991)
- Buburahin Kita sa Mundo! (1991)
- Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo (1991)
- Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (1992)
- Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko (1992)
- Iisa Pa Lamang (1992)
- Alyas Boy Kano (1992)
- Hindi Kita Malilimutan (1993)
- Makati Ave.: Office Girls (1993)
- Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- Run Barbi Run (1995)
- Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (1997)
- Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis (1997)
- Magkaibigan (2008)
- Litsonero (2009)
- My Lady Boss (2013)
- Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019)
- Magikland (2020)
- Ten Little Mistresses (2023)
- 1521 (2024)[7]
- GG (TBA)
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1997 | GMA Supershow | Herself - Host | GMA Network |
| 1995–1996 | Kadenang Kristal | Aileen | |
| 1998 | Mula sa Puso | Atty. Elaine Regalado | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Marinella | Jessica | |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Dolores "Loleng" Bello | |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Young Victoria | |
| 2010 | Kokey at Ako | Dianne Reyes | |
| 2020 | Paano ang Pasko? | Faith Aguinaldo | TV5 |
| 2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | ||
| Daddy's Gurl | Marita | GMA Network | |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Valerie Lim / Rosemarie Lim | |
| Apoy sa Langit | Gemma Monastrial / Gemma Hidalgo | ||
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Atty. Helen Gomez | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love | Young Catherine | |
| 2024 | Open 24/7 | Margarita | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Meredith "Mer" Magbanua- Simmons | |
| 2025 | It's Okay to Not Be Okay | Netflix |
Awards
editLaxa has won one FAMAS Award, one Gawad Urian Award, and one Star Award.[8]
| Group | Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMAS Awards | (1993) | Best Supporting Actress
Iisa pa Lamang |
Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | 1993 | Best Comedy Actress
A.T.M. |
Won |
| Gawad Urian Awards | (1993) | Best Actress
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin |
Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress
Iisa Pa Lamang |
Nominated | ||
| (1998) | Best Supporting Actress
Minsan Lamang Magmahal Tied with Elizabeth Oropesa. |
Won | |
| Star Awards | (1998) | Supporting Actress of the Year
Minsan Lamang Magmahal |
Won |
References
edit- ^ Fernandez, Maritoni (July 1, 1993). "December wedding for Maricel and Anthony". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 21.
The wedding is to be held this coming December in a scenic, romantic spot in San Mateo, which is just a little past Marikina.
- ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "EXCLUSIVE: Actress-Author Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan On What It Takes To Get Parenting, And Parenthood, Right". Metro.Style. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Donny Pangilinan pay tribute to Tony Ferrer". Manila Bulletin. January 24, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Maricel Laxa gives birth to 5th child". ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (December 13, 2023). "Belle Mariano attends wedding of Donny Pangilinan's sister". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (October 17, 2024). "Donny's father Anthony Pangilinan underwent successful heart surgery". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (June 3, 2023). "Trailer for '1521' starring Bea Alonzo, Danny Trejo, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan finally drops". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
The release of '1521' coincides with the 125th anniversary celebration of Philippine independence on June 12, 2023.
- ^ "Awards for Maricel Laxa". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 29, 2007.
External links
edit- Maricel Laxa at IMDb