Celia Rodriguez

Cecilia Obsum Rodriguez (born June 21, 1939) is a Filipino actress. She has been referred to as "The Original Glamorous Movie Star" for her acting prowess and longevity.

Early life Cecilia "Celia" Rodriguez was born in Bulan, Sorsogon to a Spanish-Filipino father, Angel Rodriguez, who had roots in Barcelona and a mestiza mother, Perla Obsum. She was raised in their hacienda as the second to the eldest among eight daughters. The sisters attended Colegio de la Milagrosa, a local convent school. After high school, her father sold his abaca and copra business and the family relocated to Legazpi, Albay. Rodriguez graduated at Centro Escolar University in Manila with a secretarial degree. During this time, she resided in the Santa Mesa district.

Career Rodriguez's acting skills were discovered by Adela Santiago, the head of Premiere Productions. She subsequently 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 antagonist Valentina in Darna movies.

Rodriguez went on an acting hiatus twice, first in the 1960s, when she worked as a fashion model in Europe, and in the 1980s and 1990s, when she resettled in the United States and at one point, took on two jobs simultaneously.

Awards and nominations FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards) Year Nominated work Category Result 2004 Magnifico Best Supporting Actress 1984 Ang Boyfriend kong Kano 1972 Lilet Best Actress 1967 The Passionate Strangers Best Supporting Actress 1965 Blood Is The Color Of Night

Gawad Urian Year Nominated work Category Result 2005 Magnifico Best Supporting Actress 1985 Bulaklak sa City Jail

Luna Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2007 Ligalig Best Supporting Actress

Metro Manila Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Magnifico Best Actress 1984 Bulaklak sa City Jail Best Supporting Actress

Filmography Television Year Title Role 1995Maalaala Mo Kaya: LatayElena1996Maalaala Mo Kaya: HolenAnita 1996–1997 Familia Zaragoza Doña Elvira 1997 Wansapanataym: Andi-Patika, Sulp-Anita, Mal-Ditas Episode guest 1998 !Oka Tokat: Death Wish 1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Doña Tuding 1999 Pwedeng Pwede Pearl 1999–2001 Rio Del Mar Candida 2000–2001 May Bukas Pa Conchita Suarez 2001–2002 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Nena 2002–2003 Bituin Doña Virginia Gaston 2005 Ganda ng Lola Ko Laura Mars Ravelo's Darna Braguda 2005–2006 Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria Doña Asuncion Santiago 2006 Noel Atlantika Doña Segunda 2006–2007 Makita Ka Lang Muli Olympia Van Helden 2007 Who's Your Daddy Now? Mamu Candy Mga Mata ni Anghelita Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon 2009 Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Madam Laurenna Alcaraz All About Eve Doña Concepcion Gonzales Mars Ravelo's Darna Perfecta 2010 Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Doña Marina Vergara Claudine: Fraternity 2011 I Heart You, Pare! Marita Castillo Spooky Nights: Snow White Lady & the Seven Ghosts Basya Iglot Lola Idang Salvador 2012 Broken Vow Doña Ofelia "Amorcita" Rastro Coffee Prince Mamita Ochoa 2013 Home Sweet Home Madame Pandora Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Doña Hilaria Buenaventura 2015 2½ Daddies Mommy Vi Kalyeserye Doña Celia Rodriguez viuda de Ungasis 2015–2016 Because of You Feliza Salcedo 2017–2018 Haplos Bettina "Lola Biring / Inang" Alonzo 2018 Dear Uge Lola Florencia 2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Zenaida Agpangan Dear Uge Ima 2023–2024 Stolen Life Corazon "Azon / Mamita" Rigor 2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Doña Pilar Guerrero

Film Year Title Role 1958 Shirley, My Darling Sa Ngalan ng Espada 1960 Hong Kong Honeymoon 1961 Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan 1964 Lagalag 1965 Hong Kong 999 1966 Wanted: Johnny L 1971 Lilet 1973 Zoom, Zoom, Superman! The Spiderwoman 1974 Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko Biktima Monica Valdez 1975 Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay 1976 Mga Rosas sa Putikan 1977 Maligno 1978 Bomba Star Estrella Montana 1979 Roberta 1980 Aguila Margo Cepeda Katorse Doña Margarita Arkanghel Angela Markado Rona 1981 Kapitan Kidlat Bata Pa Si Sabel Doña Raymunda Bakit Ba Ganyan? Mrs. del Oro 1982 Mother Dear Nilda Palengke Queen Doña Carmela Diary of Cristina Gaston Donya Madonna 1983 Angkinin Mo Ako 1984 Bagets Adie's mother Bulaklak sa City Jail Luna 14 Going Steady Miss Victoria Imaculata 1985 Sanay Elisa 1996 Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2 1997 Lihim Ni Madonna Viring Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Corinne Balmaceda 1998 Kahit Saan... Kung Puwede 1999 Bullet Flor 2003 Magnifico Ka Doring 2004 Naglalayag Mrs. Roces 2006 Ligalig Martha 2009 Tarot Lola Nena Fuchsia Priscilla 2010 I'll Be There Madam Conching Collins 2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Aling Epang 2012 Thy Womb My Kontrabida Girl 2025 Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina! Doña EvitaKontrabida AcademyHistory Teacher