In a development that has sent shockwaves through the Philippine entertainment industry, multiple insider sources have confirmed that veteran actress Maricel Soriano is quietly penning a memoir—one that promises to unveil some of the most explosive secrets of her decades-long career. Often dubbed the “Diamond Star” of Philippine showbiz, Soriano has remained an enigmatic yet beloved figure for over four decades. Now, it appears that her silence is about to be broken in the most dramatic way possible.

According to sources close to the actress, Soriano has been working on the memoir in private, away from the public eye. The book, which has yet to be officially announced, is rumored to contain never-before-heard stories from behind the scenes of the glitzy but often cutthroat world of Filipino entertainment.

“She’s telling everything,” one insider revealed. “This isn’t going to be a sugar-coated tribute to her career—it’s going to be raw, honest, and, in some parts, painful.”

A Legend’s Life in Her Own Words

Maricel Soriano, who began her career as a child star in the 1970s, has grown into one of the most respected actresses in Philippine cinema. With an acting range that spans comedy, drama, and everything in between, she has become an icon to generations of Filipinos. Her awards shelf includes dozens of honors, including FAMAS Awards, Luna Awards, and Gawad Urian Awards.

Yet despite her fame and success, Soriano has always maintained a relatively private life. She has rarely spoken publicly about the challenges she faced during her rise to stardom—until now.

According to those familiar with the manuscript, the memoir will dive deep into her early life, her struggles as a young actress, her experiences with powerful personalities in showbiz, and the price of fame. It will also reportedly touch on personal battles, including those involving her family, relationships, and even mental health.

“There are names,” the source hinted. “Names of people who tried to bring her down, people she helped who later betrayed her, and people who shaped her into who she is today. She’s naming names.”

Maricel Soriano, pinalakpakan dahil sa isang dialogue niya sa The Heiress

Maricel Soriano, muling pinatunayan ang kanyang kinang bilang isang aktres.

Muling pinatunayan ni Maricel Soriano na siya lamang ang nag-iisang Diamond Star ng Philippine Cinema sa mga eksena niya sa The Heiress.
PHOTO/S: Noel Orsal

Muling pinatunayan ni Maricel Soriano na siya lamang ang nag-iisang Diamond Star ng Philippine Cinema sa mga eksena niya sa The Heiress, ang horror movie ng Regal Entertainment, Inc. na magbubukas sa cinemas nationwide ngayong araw, November 27.

Ginanap ang premiere ng The Heiress kagabi, November 26, sa Cinema 7 ng SM Megamall.

Pinalakpakan ng audience ang isang eksena ni Maricel dahil sa kanyang napakagaling na pagganap.

Kung tutuusin, simpleng-simple lang ang dialogue ni Maricel na “Ako lang” sa eksenang nag-uusap sila ni Sunshine Cruz, na gumanap na pinsan niya.

Pero dahil sa kanyang powerful delivery, nagpalakpakan ang manonood na namangha nang husto.

Ipinakita ni Maricel ang dalawang klase ng emosyon sa pagbibitaw ng salitang “Ako,” na ordinaryong-ordinaryo sa pandinig at paningin pero buong husay niyang nagampanan.

May naramdaman kaming panghihinayang habang pinapanood ang The Heiress dahil ito ang horror movie na tiyak na papatok sa Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Unluckily, hindi pinalad ang pelikula ng Regal na maging isa sa mga official entry sa 45th Metro Manila Film Festival na magsisimula sa December 25, 2019.

Nonetheless, mabibigyan ng pagkakataon ang moviegoers na mapanood nang mas maaga ang The Heiress dahil ngayon ang opening day nito sa mga sinehan.

Sina Sunshine, Janella Salvador, at McCoy de Leon ang co-stars ni Maricel sa pelikula na mula sa direksiyon ni Frasco Mortiz.

Nagtagumpay si Frasco sa intensiyon nitong takutin ang manonood dahil sa mga eksenang nakakagulat.

Tungkol sa isang mambabarang na matindi kung magmahal kaya ayaw niyang nawawala sa kanya ang mga taong minamahal ang kuwento ng The Heiress.

Halos hindi nagkakalayo ang ugali ng mga karakter na ginampanan ni Maricel sa 1992 critically-acclaimed movie na Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal at sa The Heiress.

Ang Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal ang Philippine adaptation ng 1949 Hollywood film na The Heiress.

Tumanggap noon si Maricel ng mga papuri dahil sa outstanding performance niya bilang Adela, ang babaeng sabik sa pagmamahal pero kontrolado ng kanyang ama na tutol sa relasyon nila ni David (Richard Gomez) na isang manggagamit.

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Ironically, The Heiress ang pamagat ng bagong horror movie na pinagbibidahan ni Maricel.

At bilang Luna, hindi pa rin kumukupas ang galing niya sa pag-arte.

Si Adela sa Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal ang nagpaalaala sa amin habang pinapanood namin si Luna sa The Heiress dahil sa dekalibreng pagganap ni Maricel.