# Mercedes Cabral

Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in arthouse and independent films, she has appeared in numerous international productions. Cabral has received a selection of accolades, including a World Premieres Film Festival Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award.

## Filmography

* Serbis (2008)
* Babae ako (short film, 2009)
* Soliloquy (2009)
* Panahon na (2009)
* Latak (2009)
* Karera (2009)
* Tigasan (2009)
* The Rapture of Fe (2009)
* Kinatay (2009)
* Thirst (2009)
* 1017: Sa paglaya ng aking salita (2009)
* Padyak (2009)
* Booking (2009)
* Loophole (2009)
* Chronicle of Wasted Lives (2009)
* Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 (segment "Punerarya", 2010)
* The Night Infinite (2010)
* Ang Babae sa Sementeryo (2010)
* Gayuma (2010)
* Si Techie, si Teknoboy, at si Juana B (2010)
* Blood Ties (2010)
* Garden of Eve (segment "Minsan May Isang Puta", 2010)
* Sakit (short film, 2010)
* Pilgrim Lovers (2011)
* Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)
* The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011)
* Liberacion (2011)
* Ad Ignorantiam (2012)
* Colossal Woman (2012)
* Hunger Pangs (short film, 2012)
* Aberya (2012)
* Mater Dolorosa (2012)
* Limang Dipang Tao (2012)
* Ginger and Cumin (short film, 2012)
* Biktima (2012)
* Thy Womb (2012)
* Imik (2012)
* The Healing (2012)
* Ang Nawawala (2012)
* Captive (2012)
* Crossroads (2012)
* Di ingon 'nato (2011)
* Dog Show (2012)
* Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (2013)
* Bingoleras (2013)
* Transit (2013)
* Playtime (2013)
* Bad Romance (2013)
* Rosita (2014)
* Serpent Sword and the Betrayal (2014)
* Force of Angel (2014)
* The Deadline (2014)
* Oro (2016)
* Ma' Rosa (2016)
* SUPOT (2016)
* I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017)
* Aurora (2018)
* Culion (2019)
* Nightshift (2019)
* Pandanggo sa Hukay (2019)
* U-Turn (2020)
* Apag (2023)

### Television / Digital series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya | Myrna | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas | Giana | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Mariett | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan | Kim | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Bayan Ko | Eliza Bauer | GMA News TV |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Camilla / Hunyango | TV5 |
| 2013 | Katipunan | Teresa Magbanua | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Saling | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Jasmin | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Ningning | Evaporada "Eva" Herrera | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk) | Josephine | MBC Drama |
| 2016 | The Greatest Love | Greta Ramirez / Clarissa Ramirez | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Aurora Dumaguit | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Hanggang Saan | Carolina Dela Guerra | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Mia Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Gabriela "Cinco" Sta. Ana | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | Herself/Lucia Rizal | iWant |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Agatha Delos Santos | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Abegail Rosales | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | ReTox: 2 Be Continued | Teresa Baquiran | YouTube |
| 2023 | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023–2024 | Batang Quiapo | Lena Cortez | Kapamilya Channel |

## Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Mercedes Cabral :
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) | Category | Result |
| Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | 2013 | Transit | Best Acting Ensemble | Won |
| Gawad Urian Awards | 2011 | Gayuma | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Gawad Urian Awards | 2016 | Da Dog Show | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Golden Screen Awards | 2012 | Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2016 | Oro | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2016 | Oro | Best Acting Ensemble | Won |
| Star Awards for Movies | 2017 | Oro | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| World Premieres Film Festival | 2015 | An Kubo sa Kawayan | Best Performance by an Actress | Won |
| Young Critics Circle | 2010 | Biyaheng Lupa | Best Performance | Nominated |
| Young Critics Circle | 2016 | Da Dog Show | Best Performance | Nominated |
| Young Critics Circle | 2016 | An Kubo sa Kawayan | Best Performance | Nominated |
| Young Critics Circle | 2017 | Ma' Rosa | Best Performance | Nominated |