Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Dador Soriano is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for her intense acting style and versatility, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in films and television series. She has received numerous accolades, including three Asian Television Awards, five FAMAS Awards, three Luna Awards, thirteen Box Office Entertainment Awards and ten Star Awards for Television.
Soriano in 2023
FAMAS Award for Best Actress
The FAMAS Award for Best Actress is one of the FAMAS Awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, which are voted on by Palanca Award-winning writers and movie columnists and writers within the industry.
2022 recipient, Nadine Lustre
Nora Aunor is the third actress to be inducted into the FAMAS Hall of Fame for her roles in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1977), Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1980), Bulaklak sa City Jail (1985), Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (1990), and Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1991). She is also the most nominated actress in the category with 17.
Vilma Santos is the second actress to be inducted into the FAMAS Hall of Fame for her roles in Dama de Noche (1973), Pakawalan Mo Ako (1982), Relasyon (1983), Tagos Sa Dugo (1988), and Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1989). She is also the youngest recipient of the FAMAS best actress award and the FAMAS Hall of Fame award.
Maricel Soriano has won twice in this category from sixteen nominations for her roles in Dahas (1995) and Nasaan ang Puso (1996).