Celia Rodriguez - Actor Profile

Celia Rodriguez

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1938
Birth Place: Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines

About Celia Rodriguez

Maria Cecilia Rodriguez (born March 17, 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 (1984). 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) and Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 (1976). She was known as the original Valentina in Darna movies. She was included in the GMA-7 TV sitcom Who's Your Daddy Now? (2007) and the romantic-comedy series I Heart You, Pare! (2011) starringDingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez.

Celia Rodriguez Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Celia Rodriguez reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Celia Rodriguez's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Celia Rodriguez's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Si Popeye, Atbp, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Celia Rodriguez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Celia Rodriguez's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Celia Rodriguez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Kontrabida Academy History Teacher Hit Similar →
2012 My Kontrabida Girl - Flop Similar →
2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Epang (segment "Tamawo") Flop Similar →
2010 I'll Be There Mrs. Conching Collins Flop Similar →
2009 Tarot Lola Nena Flop Similar →
2006 Ligalig Martha Flop Similar →
2004 Silent Passage Mrs. Roces Flop Similar →
2003 Magnifico Ka Doring Super Hit Similar →
1999 Bullet - Flop Similar →
1997 Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko Corinne Balmaceda Super Hit Similar →
1997 Madonna's Secret Viring Flop Similar →
1984 Flowers of the City Jail Luna Average Similar →
1984 Hayop sa Sarap - Flop Similar →
1984 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Myrna's mother Flop Similar →
1984 Bagets Ermat Average Similar →
1982 Anak Gloria Flop Similar →
1982 Mother Dear Nilda Hit Similar →
1981 Pabling Paloma Super Hit Similar →
1981 Bilibid Boys Steve's Mother Flop Similar →
1981 Bantay-Salakay - Flop Similar →
1980 Angela Markado Rona Average Similar →
1980 Under-age - Flop Similar →
1980 Fourteen - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Aguila Margo Super Hit Similar →
1980 Darna and Ding Lei Ming Hit Similar →
1979 Star? Vina Amor Hit Similar →
1979 Tonyong Bayawak The Witch Super Hit Similar →
1979 Iskandalo - Flop Similar →
1979 Roberta Bella Super Hit Similar →
1979 Tomcat - Flop Similar →
1979 Darna, Kuno? - Hit Similar →
1978 Bomba Star Estrella Montana Super Hit Similar →
1977 Evil Spirit Blanca Garchitorena Hit Similar →
1977 The Enforcer and the Pussycats - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Mga Rosas sa Putikan - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Divino - Flop Similar →
1976 Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 Mylene Mineros Average Similar →
1975 Karugtong Ang Kahapon - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Kampanerang Kuba Tating Hit Similar →
1974 Why Blood is the Color of the Night - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Si Popeye, Atbp - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Super Gee - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Zoom, Zoom, Superman! The Spiderwoman Super Hit Similar →
1973 Fly, Darna, Fly! Babaing Ahas Super Hit Similar →
1971 Lilet Lilet Super Hit Similar →
1966 Wanted: Johnny L - Flop Similar →
1966 The Passionate Strangers Lydia Transmonte Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Blood Drinkers Tanya Average Similar →

Celia Rodriguez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Celia Rodriguez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Celia Rodriguez is "Si Popeye, Atbp" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Celia Rodriguez acted in?

Celia Rodriguez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Celia Rodriguez?

Other notable films include "Zoom, Zoom, Superman!", "Fourteen", and "The Passionate Strangers".

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