Celia Rodriguez
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 17, 1938
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Kontrabida Academy 2025
as History Teacher
Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina 2025
as Madam Evita Santillanes
Nitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933) 2023
as Herself (archival footage)
Ganito Kami Muli 2013
Actor
My Kontrabida Girl 2012
Actor
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 2011
as Epang (segment "Tamawo")
Tamawo 2011
as Aling Epang
I'll Be There 2010
as Mrs. Conching Collins
Tarot 2009
as Lola Nena
- Fuschia
Fuschia 2009
as Priscilla
Ligalig 2006
as Martha
Silent Passage 2004
as Mrs. Roces
Magnifico 2003
as Ka Doring
Bullet 1999
Actor
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko 1997
as Corinne Balmaceda
Madonna's Secret 1997
as Viring
Sanay 1985
Actor
Flowers of the City Jail 1984
as Luna
Hayop sa Sarap 1984
Actor
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? 1984
as Myrna's mother
Bagets 1984
as Ermat
Angkinin Mo Ako 1983
Actor
Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano 1983
Actor
Diary of Cristina Gaston 1982
as Donya Madonna
Anak 1982
as Gloria
Mother Dear 1982
as Nilda
Palengke Queen 1982
Actor
First Kiss, First Love 1982
Actor
Kapitan Kidlat 1981
Actor
Pabling 1981
as Paloma
Macho Gigolo 1981
as Charisma
Bilibid Boys 1981
as Steve's Mother
Bantay-Salakay 1981
Actor
Angela Markado 1980
as Rona
Under-age 1980
Actor
Fourteen 1980
Actor
Aguila 1980
as Margo
Darna and Ding 1980
as Lei Ming
Star? 1979
as Vina Amor
Tonyong Bayawak 1979
as The Witch
Iskandalo 1979
Actor
Roberta 1979
as Bella
- Tomcat
Tomcat 1979
Actor
Darna, Kuno? 1979
Actor
Bomba Star 1978
as Estrella Montana
Satan's Seed 1977
as Blanca Garchitorena
The Enforcer and the Pussycats 1977
Actor
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang 1976
Actor
Mga Rosas sa Putikan 1976
Actor
Divino 1976
Actor
Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 1976
as Mylene Mineros
Karugtong Ang Kahapon 1975
Actor
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi 1975
Actor
- La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw
La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw 1974
Actor
The Devil's Daughter 1974
Actor
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives 1974
Actor
Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo! 1974
Actor
- Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim
Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim 1974
as Stella
Kampanerang Kuba 1974
as Tating
Why Blood is the Color of the Night 1974
Actor
Si Popeye, Atbp 1973
Actor
Super Gee 1973
Actor
Zoom, Zoom, Superman! 1973
as The Spiderwoman
Fly, Darna, Fly! 1973
as Babaing Ahas
Lilet 1971
as Lilet
Wanted: Johnny L 1966
Actor
- The Passionate Strangers
The Passionate Strangers 1966
as Lydia Transmonte
The Blood Drinkers 1964
as Tanya
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan 1961
as (segment "Noche Azul")
Credits from TMDB.