Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four

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in the films ''Kulay Dugo ang Gabi'', ''The Passionate Strangers'', ''Lilet'' and ''Magnifico''. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the

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for the movie ''Bulaklak sa City Jail''. She is referred to as the industry's "''fashion maverick''."

Early life

Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1938 in

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Career

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), ''Kampanerang Kuba'' (1974) and ''Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16'' (1976). Other film credits include ''Zoom, Zoom Superman'' (1973), ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1975), ''Elektrika, Kasi Eh'' (1976), ''Star'' (1979), ''Katorse'' (1980), ''Anak'' (1981), ''Angkinin Mo Ako'' (1983), ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano'' (1983), ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin'' (1984), ''Room 69'' (1984) and ''Bulaklak ng City Jail'' (1984). She was known as the campy Valentina in ''

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'' movies. She was included in the

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TV sitcom ''

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'' (2007) and the romantic-comedy series ''

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'' (2011) starring

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and

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Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television

Movies

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rodriguez, Cecilia 1938 births Living people People from Sorsogon GMA Network personalities Filipino film actresses Bicolano people 20th-century Filipino actresses 21st-century Filipino actresses Filipino television actresses Filipino television presenters Filipino women television presenters