# Lucita Soriano

Lucita Soriano (born Lucita Soriano Adriano; July 13, 1940 – July 8, 2015) was a Filipino actress, who appeared in more than 215 movies and television shows. She was runner-up in the Miss Philippine Press Photography (PPP) 1964 beauty pageant.

## Career

Her first film contract was with Premiere Productions. She had a movie for a bit player role as one of the many women of Romeo Vasquez in Lover Boy (1958). Soriano's big break in the movies came when she auditioned for the movie I Believe (1961). In 1965, she did Pasko ng Limang Magdalena with Divina Valencia, Daisy Romualdez, Ruby Regala and Miriam Jurado. In 1967, she did Ako... Laban sa Lipunan. Her knowledge of karate won her a role in The Lady With An Iron Fist. She was FAMAS Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress in Dugo Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig (1966). In And God Smiled at Me (1972), she won the Quezon City Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award. She appeared in Valiente and Pangako Sa 'Yo.

## Personal life

Soriano was born in Taguig to Eugenio and Elvira (Jamon Soriano) Adriano, and spent her early years in Pateros. Lucita Soriano attended elementary school in Taguig and completed her high school at Rizal High School. She studied at the University of the East and tried to earn a bachelor's degree, but her busy shooting schedule prevented her from finishing college.
When Soriano was paired with Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia in a film, they fell in love. They married in 1968. They had two sons, former members of That's Entertainment, actors Garry Clint Garcia and Marco Polo Garcia. Marco Polo, an actor and a regular on That's Entertainment, predeceased his mother, dying from cirrhosis of the liver in 2010. She was widowed on July 17, 1997. In 2009, she married Michael Mayr, a retired American civil engineer, whom she met during Bible study sessions.

## Death

Soriano died at the Pacific Global Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines on July 8, 2015, where she was earlier admitted to the intensive care unit. She was interred at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Pateros.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1995-1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Trinidad "Trining" Lagrimas | ABS-CBN |
* Valiente (TV series) (1992–1997)
* Familia Zaragoza (TV series) (1995)
* Mga Anino Sa Balon (TV movie) (1997)
* Maalaala Mo Kaya – Sugat (1998)
* Pangako sa 'Yo (TV series) (2000–2002)
* Maalaala Mo Kaya – Cap (2009)

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
| 1968 | Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | Divi | Lea Productions |
| 1969 | Danny Boy | Dolores del Rio | VP Pictures |
| 1971 | Robina | Merced | Vera-Perez Pictures |
| 1972 | And God Smiled at Me | Olga | Sampaguita Pictures |
| 1976 | Bitayin si... Baby Ama? | Mother of Minda | MBM Productions |
| 1979 | Stepsisters | Claudia | MVP Pictures |
| 1979 | Alas at Reyna | Bella | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1980 | Uhaw sa Kalayaan | Matilde | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Katorse | Nena | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Wild Animal | Ralphie's mother | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng Ating Mga Pangarap | Lucy | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Mother of Proserphine | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1982 | Johnny Tanggo | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1982 | Diary of Cristina Gaston | Pacing | Regal Films |
| 1982 | I Love You, I Hate You | Millie | Regal Films |
| 1983 | Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1983 | To Mama with Love | Delia | Regal Films |
| 1984 | May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Mrs. Manny Velez | Essex Films |
| 1984 | Ang Padrino | Lita Quintiliano | FPJ Productions |
| 1985 | Lalakwe | Doña Amanda | Essex Films |
| 1985 | Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story | Baby | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1985 | Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You! | Mimi | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Aling Diday | VIVA Films |
| 1986 | Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV | Lucing | Larry Santiago Productions |
| 1986 | Horsey-Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig | Evita | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Doray | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Bagets Gang | Honesta de Vera | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1987 | Tagos ng Dugo | Sonia | VH Films |
| 1987 | Stolen Moments | Jocelyn | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Balweg | Ka Minda | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Maria Went to Town | Osang | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Black Magic | | Seiko Films |
| 1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Baldoza's Wife | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay | Brando's mother | Urban Films |
| 1988 | Penoy Balut | Jenny's mother | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Ang Supremo | | GP Films |
| 1988 | Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang | Coching | Double M Films International |
| 1988 | Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Noemi's mother | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Anyang | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Sa Puso Ko, Hahalik ang Mundo | Mother | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts | Mang Doro's wife | Imus Productions |
| 1989 | Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Aling Dolor | VIVA Films |
| 1989 | SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Mother of Mickey | Mother Studio Films |
| 1989 | Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo! | Aling Clara | Horizon Films |
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Teresa | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal | | Seiko Films |
| 1990 | Mula Paa Hanggang Ulo | Aling Senyang | FLT Films International |
| 1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo? Mukha Kang Kabayo! | Old Andrea | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija | Aling Senyang | Moviestars Production |
| 1990 | Biktima | Tia Edad | VIVA Films |
| 1990 | Inosente | Dolora | Double M Films |
| 1990 | Bikining Itim | Sepa | VIVA Films |
| 1991 | Takas sa Impierno | Aling Minyang | FLT Films |
| 1991 | Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo | Laroza's wife | VIVA Films |
| 1992 | Nympa sa Putikan | Zoila's mother | Emperor Films |
| 1992 | Hiram na Mukha | Aling Azon | VIVA Films |
| 1992 | Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators | Mother of Guerrero | Cine Suerte |
| 1992 | Big Boy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Polly | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Canary Brothers ng Tondo | Tinay's aunt | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Gobernador | Kanor's wife | Filmstar Productions, Stellar Films |
| 1992 | Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 | Gabriela | Four-N Films |
| 1992 | Lakay | | Buena Films International |
| 1993 | Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso | New tenant | VIVA Films |
| 1993 | Padre Amante Guerrero | Hostage | FLT Films International |
| 1994 | General Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Sahiya | Sunlight Films |
| 1994 | Biboy Banal: 'Pag Ganti Ko, Tapos Kayo! | Gina's mother | OctoArts Films |
| 1994 | Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis | Baby's auntie | Levin Films |
| 1994 | Bala at Lipistik | Marita | Regal Films |
| 1995 | Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | Mother of Reden | OctoArts Films |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Mameng | VIVA Films |
| 1995 | Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 | Mrs. Miranda | VIVA Films |
| 1996 | Nights of Serafina | Diana's mother | Mother Studio Films |
| 1996 | Humanda Ka... Babalikan Kita! | Sela | Solar Films |
| 1997 | T.G.I.S.: The Movie | Saling | VIVA Films |
| 1997 | Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes | Luis' mother | VIVA Films |
| 1997 | Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas | Madam Lucy | GP Films |
| 1998 | My Guardian Debil | Aling Mila | GMA Films |
| 1998 | Dr. X on the Air | Mrs. de Liryo | Falcon Films |
| 1998 | Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli | Mother | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga | Zusette | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Cariño Brutal | Esperanza's mother | Premiere Entertainment Productions |
| 1998 | Ginto't Pilak | Mother Superior | VIVA Films |
| 1998 | Ang Maton at ang Showgirl | Aling Rosa | Diamond Jade Films |
| 1999 | Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo | Aling Nati | Regal Films |
| 1999 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari | The mother | Crystal Films EDL Productions |
| 2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan! | Eric's mom | Regal Films |
| 2000 | Burador (Ang Babaeng Sugo) | Vice President | Manoli Flims |
| 2002 | Buko Pandan | Inana | World Arts Cinema |
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Mother of Katulanga | Calinauan Cineworks EDL Productions |
| 2003 | Woman of Breakwater | Aning | Entertainment Warehouse Inc. |
| 2014 | Alibughang Anak | | Gospel Media Productions |
* Alembong (1958)
* Little Lucy (1961)
* Mga Manugang ni Drakula (1963)
* Dolpong Scarface: Agent 1-2-3 (December 15, 1964)
* Dr. Yes (1965)
* Pepe En Pilar (1966)
* Solo Flight (February 19–28, 1967)
* Masters of Karate (1968)
* Mga Hagibis (1970)
* Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki (1973)
* Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls (1977)
* Ex-Wife (1980)
* Johnny Tanggo (1982)
* Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
* Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
* Escort Girl (1985)
* Kiri (1986)
* Macho Dancer (1988)
* Tupang Itim (1989)
* Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990)
* Padre Amante Guerrero (1993)
* Bala at Lipistik (1994)
* Nights of Serafina (1996)
* Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
* Alyas Lakay (1999)