Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films ''Kulay Dugo ang Gabi'', ''The Passionate Strangers'', ''Lilet'' and ''Magnifico''. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Bulaklak sa City Jail''. She is referred to as the industry's "''fashion maverick''."

Early life

Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1938 in Irosin, Sorsogon,

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Career

Rodriguez 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 campy Valentina in '' Darna'' movies. She was included in the

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TV sitcom '' Who's Your Daddy Now?'' (2007) and the romantic-comedy series '' I Heart You, Pare!'' (2011) starring Dingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television

Movies

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