Lucita Soriano (born Lucita Soriano Adriano; July 13, 1940 – July 8, 2015) was a Filipino actress, who appeared in more than 215 movies and television shows. She was runner-up in the Miss Philippine Press Photography (PPP) 1964 beauty pageant."Beauty pageants: Guaranteed passports to fame" , asianjournal.com; accessed July 9, 2015.
Career Her first film contract was with Premiere Productions. She had a movie for a bit player role as one of the many women of Romeo Vasquez in Lover Boy (1958). Soriano's big break in the movies came when she auditioned for the movie I Believe (1961). In 1965, she did Pasko ng Limang Magdalena with Divina Valencia, Daisy Romualdez, Ruby Regala and Miriam Jurado. In 1967, she did Ako... Laban sa Lipunan. Her knowledge of karate won her a role in The Lady With An Iron Fist. She was FAMAS Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress in Dugo Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig (1966). In And God Smiled at Me (1972), she won the Quezon City Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award. She appeared in Valiente and Pangako Sa 'Yo.Lucita Soriano profile, IMDb.com; accessed August 19, 2015.
Personal life Soriano was born in Taguig to Eugenio and Elvira (Jamon Soriano) Adriano, and spent her early years in Pateros. Lucita Soriano attended elementary school in Taguig and completed her high school at Rizal High School. She studied at the University of the East and tried to earn a bachelor's degree, but her busy shooting schedule prevented her from finishing college.
When Soriano was paired with Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia in a film, they fell in love. They married in 1968. They had two sons, former members of That's Entertainment, actors Garry Clint Garcia and Marco Polo Garcia. Marco Polo, an actor and a regular on That's Entertainment, predeceased his mother, dying from cirrhosis of the liver in 2010. She was widowed on July 17, 1997. In 2009, she married Michael Mayr, a retired American civil engineer, whom she met during Bible study sessions.Lucita Soriano profile , asianjournalusa.com; accessed July 9, 2015.
Death Soriano died at the Pacific Global Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines on July 8, 2015, where she was earlier admitted to the intensive care unit. She was interred at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Pateros.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) 1958 Alembong 1961 Sakristan Mayor 1968 Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb Divi 1969 Danny Boy Dolores del Rio 1971 Robina Merced 1972 And God Smiled at Me Olga 1976 Bitayin si... Baby Ama? Mother of Minda 1977 Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls 1978 Katawang Alabok Marta 1979 Stepsisters Claudia Alas at Reyna Bella 1980 Uhaw sa Kalayaan Matilde Katorse Nena Wild Animal Ralphie's mother Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng Ating Mga Pangarap Lucy 1981 Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Mother of Proserphine Ex-Wife Bata Pa Si Sabel Choleng Campos 1982 Johnny Tanggo Lucing Diary of Cristina Gaston Pacing I Love You, I Hate You Millie 1983 Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman Lucing To Mama with Love Delia 1984 May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo Elvie This Is My Country Turing's sister May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga Mrs. Manny Velez Ang Padrino Lita Quintiliano 1985 Lalakwe Doña Amanda Ben Tumbling (A People's Journal Story) Baby Escort Girls Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You! Mimi Tinik sa Dibdib Aling Diday 1986 Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV Lucing Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig Evita Kiri Inday Inday sa Balitaw Doray Bagets Gang Honesta de Vera 1987 Tagos ng Dugo Sonia Stolen Moments Jocelyn Balweg Ka Minda Maria Went to Town Osang Black Magic 1988 Afuang: Bounty Hunter Baldoza's wife Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay Brando's mother Penoy Balut Jenny's mother Ang Supremo Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang Coching Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Noemi's mother Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting Anyang Macho Dancer Sa Puso Ko, Hahalik ang Mundo Mother Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Mang Doro's wife 1989 Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay Aling Dolor SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats Mother of Mickey Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo Aling Clara Tupang Itim 1990 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Teresa "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Jonathan's mother Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo Aling Senyang Petrang Kabayo 2 (Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo) Old Andrea Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Aling Senyang Biktima Tia Edad Inosente Dolora Bikining Itim Sepa 1991 Takas sa Impierno Aling Minyang Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo Laroza's wife 1992 Nympa sa Putikan Zoila's mother Hiram na Mukha Aling Azon Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators Mother of Guerrero Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo Polly Canary Brothers ng Tondo Tinay's aunt Gobernador Kanor's wife Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo Part 2 Gabriela Lakay 1993 Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso New tenant Padre Amante Guerrero Hostage Kailan Dalawa ang Mahal? Luisa's Mother 1994 General Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa Sahiya Biboy Banal: 'Pag Ganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! Gina's mother Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis Baby's auntie Bala at Lipistik Marita 1995 Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! Mother of Reden Muling Umawit ang Puso Mameng Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 Mrs. Miranda 1996 Nights of Serafina Diana's mother Humanda Ka... Babalikan Kita! Sela 1997 T.G.I.S.: The Movie Saling Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes Luis' mother Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas Madam Lucy 1998 Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan Mother of Angela My Guardian Debil Aling Mila Dr. X on the Air Mrs. de Liryo Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli Mother Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Zusette Cariño Brutal Esperanza's mother Ginto't Pilak Mother Superior Ang Maton at ang Showgirl Aling Rosa Babae sa Bintana 1999 Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo Aling Nati Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat Ata Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari The mother 2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan! Eric's mom Burador: Ang Babaing Sugo Vice-President Lorna Z. Madrigal Ping Lacson: Super Cop Lady mourner 2002 Buko Pandan Inana Lapu-Lapu Mother of Katulanga 2003 Woman of Breakwater Aning 2014 Alibughang Anak
Alembong (1958) Little Lucy (1961) Mga Manugang ni Drakula (1963) Dolpong Scarface: Agent 1-2-3 (December 15, 1964) Dr. Yes (1965) Pepe En Pilar (1966) Solo Flight (February 19–28, 1967) Masters of Karate (1968) Mga Hagibis (1970) Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki (1973)
Television Year Title Role 1995–1996 Familia Zaragoza Trinidad "Trining" Lagrimas 1999–2000 Labs Ko si Babe Anita Kalayaan Valiente (TV series) (1992–1997) Familia Zaragoza (TV series) (1995) Mga Anino Sa Balon (TV movie) (1997) Maalaala Mo Kaya – Sugat (1998) Pangako sa 'Yo (TV series) (2000–2002) Maalaala Mo Kaya – Cap (2009)
References
External links Lucita marries American widower, philstar.com
Notice of death of Lucita Soriano, abs-cbnnews.com "AND GOD SMILED AT ME VS. DAMA DE NOCHE", video48.blogspot.com