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

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for her role in the

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''Iisa Pa Lamang''. For most of her career in the 90s she has done films with Regal Films and two films with Star Cinema she ventured in Television such as Marinella in 1999-2001 and Ysabella in 2007 for its Pilot episode in 2020-2021 she resumed acting via Cignal TVs primetime drama Paano ang Pasko and Paano Ang Pangako (Second Season) in 2022 she was last seen in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune which received praise (GMA-7) and Regal Entertainment co production.

Education

Laxa attended primary school at St. Theresa's College in

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in Muntinlupa, and Assumption Antipolo. She attended

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. She graduated with a degree of B.S.

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at the

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and earned her

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in Family Life and Child Development at the

University of the Philippines Diliman , image = University of The Philippines seal.svg , image_size = 175px , caption = Official Logo of UP Diliman , motto = Honor and Excellence , established = February 12, 194 ...

. She has a doctorate degree as well.

Personal life

Laxa is married to Anthony Pangilinan (brother of

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) and the couple has five children namely Ella,

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(also an actor), Hannah, Benjamin and Solana.

Filmography

Film

*''Elvis and James: The Living Legends! (Buhay Pa... Mukhang Alamat Na!)'' (1989) *''Last 2 Minutes'' (1989) *''

Makiusap Ka sa Diyos ''Makiusap Ka sa Diyos'' () is a 1991 Filipino film starting Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion. It was director Lino Brocka's final movie prior to his death in a car crash. Plot A nun named Dolores ( Gutierrez) is rap ...

'' (1991) *
Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko
' (1991) *''Buburahin Kita sa Mundo!'' (1991) *''Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin'' (1992) *''Iisa Pa Lamang'' (1992) *''Alyas Boy Kano'' (1992) *''

Hindi Kita Malilimutan ''Hindi Kita Malilimutan'' (''I Won't Forget You'') is a 1993 Filipino film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and stars Aga Muhlach and Carmina Villaroel. It tells the story of an unusual relationship between a brother and a sister. Rowe ...

'' (1993) *''Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy'' (1995) *''

Run Barbi Run ''Run Barbi Run'' is a 1995 Philippine comedy film directed by Tony Y. Reyes. Joey de Leon reprises his role as the titular character and is joined by Maricel Laxa and Eraserheads. It is third installment of the ''Barbi'' trilogy, which started ...

'' (1995) *''Minsan Lamang Magmamahal'' (1997) *''Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis'' (1997) *''

Magkaibigan ''Magkaibigan'' is a 2008 Philippine drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Christopher de Leon, Jinggoy Estrada, Maricel Laxa and Dawn Zulueta. This is Maverick Films' last feature film for the decade. It was one o ...

'' (2008) *'' Litsonero'' (2009) *''

My Lady Boss ''My Lady Boss'' is a Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Jade Castro, and starring Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera. It is produced by GMA Pictures together with Regal Films. The film was supposed to have premiered on April 8, 2013, b ...

'' (2013) *''

Hello, Love, Goodbye ''Hello, Love, Goodbye'' is a 2019 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and produced by Star Cinema. The film follows Joy Fabregas (Kathryn Bernardo), a struggling overseas Filipino worker, and Ethan Del Rosario (Alde ...

'' (2019)

Television / Network

*'' GMA Supershow'' (1990–1997 /

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) *'' Kadenang Kristal'' (1995–1996 /

) *''

Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "''once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to Febr ...

: Mail In Heaven'' (1997 /

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) * ''

Mula Sa Puso ''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria Mer ...

'' (1997–1999 /

) *'' Marinella'' (1999–2001 /

) *''

Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit ''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (International title: ''Angels Without a Heaven'') is a Philippine drama television series from May 9, 2005 to February 24, 2006 on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' replacing ''Spirits'' and was replaced by ''Sa Piling ...

'' (2005–2006 /

) *'' Ysabella'' (2007 /

) *'' Kokey at Ako'' (2010 /

) *'' Paano ang Pasko?'' (2020 / TV5) *'' Paano ang Pangako?'' (2021 / TV5) *'' Daddy's Gurl'' (2021 /

) *'' Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune'' (2022 /

) *''

Apoy sa Langit ''Apoy sa Langit'' (International title: ''Broken Promise'' / ) is a 2022 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Maricel Laxa. It premiered on May 2, 2022 on the network's Afte ...

'' (2022 /

) *'' The Iron Heart'' (2022–present /

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, TV5)

Radio

*''Kapamilya Konek'' ( DZMM 630) (2013)

Awards

Laxa has won one

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, one Gawad Urian Award, and one

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Laxa, Maricel 1970 births Living people Actresses from Metro Manila Maricel Pangilinan family People from Pasay University of the Philippines Diliman alumni University of the Philippines Manila alumni GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities Star Circle Quest TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities Filipino television actresses Filipino television variety show hosts