Maria Suzette Sevilla Ranillo (born January 11, 1961) is a Filipino actress who started at the age of 12 as an actress with the screen name, Nadia Veloso. She is well known for her awards and successes in film, television and theater.
Biography
Born in Cebu City, Philippines to actors Mat Ranillo, Jr. and
Gloria Sevilla
Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress.
Career
Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s. ...
(who later wed
Amado Cortez
Amado Cortez (born Arsenio Ruiz Padilla, December 14, 1927 – March 22, 2003) was a Filipino actor and diplomat. His father was Jose Padilla Sr., a governor in Plaridel, Bulacan and his mother was Maria Clara Ruiz. His brothers were Jose Pa ...
). Her siblings are Maria Lilibeth Sevilla Ranillo a.k.a. Bebet Ranillo DeRivera, Matias Archibald Sevilla Ranillo III, to his friends and family "Archie," (a.k.a.
Mat Ranillo III
Matias Archibald Ranillo III (born October 5, 1956), also known by his screen name Mat Ranillo III is a Filipino-born American actor.
Personal life
Matias Archibald Ranillo III is the second of seven children and the first son of actors Mat Ran ...
), Matias Jonathan Sevilla Ranillo IV a.k.a. Jojo Ranillo, Matias Bonifacio Sevilla Ranillo V a.k.a. Dandin Ranillo, Matias Junius Ferdinand Sevilla Ranillo VI a.k.a. Juni Ging Ranillo and Czareanah Mari Sevilla Cortez a.k.a. Inah Cortez Do.
Filmography
* ''Pagbalik'' (Nuances Entertainment Productions, Pro Pro and
Solar Pictures
Solar Entertainment Corporation (simply known as Solar or SEC) is a Filipino media company based in Makati, Philippines. Founded and owned by the brothers, Wilson, William and Willy Tieng. Solar Entertainment operates two digital free-to-air ...
) Directed by Hubert Tibi and Suzette Ranillo as ''Maria S. Ranillo''. 2019.
* ''
Siargao
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Paul David Soriano(; born October 17, 1981) is an American-born Filipino commercial and film director, producer.
Personal life
Soriano was born and raised in Los Angeles. His father is director and pastor Jeric Soriano, the son of actor Nest ...
and
Solar Pictures
Solar Entertainment Corporation (simply known as Solar or SEC) is a Filipino media company based in Makati, Philippines. Founded and owned by the brothers, Wilson, William and Willy Tieng. Solar Entertainment operates two digital free-to-air ...
) Directed by
Paul Soriano
Paul David Soriano(; born October 17, 1981) is an American-born Filipino commercial and film director, producer.
Personal life
Soriano was born and raised in Los Angeles. His father is director and pastor Jeric Soriano, the son of actor Nest ...
. 2017.
* ''Tiniente Gimo'' (KIB Productions, RMS Productions and
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr.
History
Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to qual ...
). Directed by Ronald M. Sanchez. 2016.
* ''In Progress'' (SR Films) . Directed by Suzette Ranillo. 2008.
* ''CareHome'' (GGS Entertainment) . Directed by Suzette Ranillo. 2006.
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* ''I Will Always Love You'' (Regal Films). Directed by Mac Alejandre. 2005.
* ''Kristo'' (CineSuerte). Directed by Ben Yalung. 1996. Film Academy of the Philippines Best Picture Nominee.
* ''Segurista'' (Neo Films). Directed by Jose Aguiluz. 1995. Entry to Toronto Film Festival (Canada).
* ''Muling Umawit Ang Puso'' (Viva Films). Directed by Joel Lamangan. 1995. Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee.
* ''Trudis Liit'' (Merdeka Films). Directed by Jett Espiritu. 1993. Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee.
* ''Kumander Alibasbas'' (JE Productions). Directed by Augusto Buenaventura. 1981. Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (
FAMAS
The FAMAS (''Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne'', "Assault Rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory") is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978, a year after the Austrian Ste ...
) Best Picture Awardee.
* ''Taga Sa Panahon'' (Premiere Productions). Directed by Augusto Buenaventura. 1980. FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominee.
* ''Aliw'' / ''Pleasure'' (Seven Stars Production). Directed by Ishmael Bernal. 1979. Urian Best Actress Nominee.
* ''Gimingaw Ako'' (Kampilan Films). Directed by Amado Cortez. 1973. FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Awardee.
Theater
* ''Kanser'' ("Noli Me Tangere"). Role: Sisa. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1990–1992; 2003–2004.
* ''Kristo''. Role: Veronica / Weeping Women. Folk Arts Theatre, Philippines. 1994–1999.
* ''El Filibusterismo''. Role: Juli. Metropolitan Theatre/Little CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines). 1992–1994.
* ''Florante at Laura". Role: Laura. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1992.
* ''Bong Bong at Kris''. Role: Ate Guy. Ateneo Graduate School, Philippines. 1991.
Television
* 2019 ''
The Better Woman'' as Corina "Coring" Magpugay
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Kadenang Ginto
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'' as Pilar
BS-CBN* 2015 ''
Ang Probinsyano
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'' as aunt of Rachel
BS-CBN* 2003 ''
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
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''.
BS-CBN* 2003 ''
Pangako Sa 'Yo
''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. ...
''.
BS-CBN
* ''Sali-Salising Buhay'' ("Interwoven Lives")
* ''Lucia''. (
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). Directed by Mel Chonglo. 1992. Gawad CCP Best Drama for TV Awardee. Cannes Film Festival Best Docu-Drama Awardee.
* 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Trudis Liit" (Merdeka Films).
* 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Mulang Umawit ang Puso" (Viva Films).
* 1980 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Taga Sa Panahon" (Premiere Productions).
*1979 Urian Best Actress Nominee. "Aliw" /(Pleasure) (Seven Stars Production).
* 1975 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Awardee. "Gimingaw Ako" (Kampilan Films).
* 1997. Metro Manila Film Festival 2nd Best Picture, Best Story, Best Theme Song, and Best Supporting Actress. "Babae" ("Woman").
* 1996 Film Academy of the Philippines Best Picture Nominee. "Kristo" (CineSuerte).
* 1995 Entry to Toronto Film Festival (Canada). "Segurista" (Neo Films).
* 1992 Cannes Film Festival Best Docu-Drama Awardee. Gawad CCP Best Drama for TV Awardee. "Lucia". (BBC). Directed by Mel Chonglo.
* 1981 FAMAS Best Picture Awardee. "Kumander Alibasbas"