Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress. She has starred in numerous films covering different genres including comedy, fantasy (Inday series), horror, suspense, action, romance and drama. She was named the "Diamond Star" of Philippine Cinema. She was also hailed as the Comedy Queen, Drama Anthology Queen, Taray Queen, Dancing Queen and Reyna Ng Mga Bakla. She made the songs I Am What I Am, Give Me Just A Little More Time,A Night To Remember, Rico Mambo and Shake Body Dancer famous because of her continuous and excellent performances using these songs. Those are also her signature songs. Her film Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin was an official entry to the Oscar's in 1995. She is the third most awarded actress of all time.
