Tuesday, 29 July 2003 - 2:12 PM EDT

What's in Marya that everytime I see her in movies, television or in the pages of newspapers, I am glued to her magnetic personality? Actually, I could not give a specific reply.

Just let me share how did I start liking and admiring her. The exact date or particular year I could not exactly remember. I just woke up one day, as a young lad I started noticing her presence in my life.

I grew up in the province, with no cinema or even television. We had to travel an hour just to be in a moviehouse which at that time a luxury already. We're just contented on viewing Betamax and later VHS movies in an improvised "moviehouse" and had to shell out P1.00 per movie. In this moviehouse I met Marya. Palagi lang akong walang pera (dahil mahirap lang kami) and I would do everything na makakita ng isang piso para mapanood lang ang pelikula niya. My memory fails me on what's the first Marya movie I've seen. However, Marya Went To Town and Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano have made a mark in my young heart. From then on, I became a silent admirer.

When I moved to Manila, one of my cherished dreams was to meet her in person. I did go to Araneta coliseum during anniversary of Regal (I forgot the year) and I did see her pero ang layo. Harang! But hope was always there.

I got the chance to see her again in person, albeit in a distance. It was during the premier night of Dobol Dribol in New Frontier's Theater (she was I think pregnant that time). I was not earning that well (P40 a day as a forecourt attendant in a gasoline station) but I could not pass the chance to meet her. Nakita ko siya - sayang, malayo dahil maraming tao pero okay na. I was a little bit satisfied. Am I still dreaming to see her? I want to, however, imagining how would I react whenever she's in front of me. Natatakot at parang nahihiya ako. Pero sana, makita ko siya in the near future at di ako unahan ng hiya.

The very first movie of Maricel I watched in Manila was John and Marsha. I think it was year 1991. The young admirer was very happy.

I am now at my 30th summer on earth and still an ardent admirer of this greatest actress (in my dictionary). She will always be my inspiration. Whenever I am down, by just looking at her or seeing her doing her funny antics in television, it's enough to make me happy. I never let any Maricel movie passes without viewing it twice, thrice or even more. I kept buying newspapers, surf the web just to read the latest about her. Masaya na ako. Di ko pinapalampas lahat ng tv shows niya from Kaya Ni Mister, Kaya Ni Misis to Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis. Tuwang tuwa ako pag nakikita ko siya.

As an admirer, I really dont care about her personal life. It's hers but of course, whenever she's down or being "maligned" by others, I feel sad for her and do pray for her. I know, that Marya is a strong willed woman. Hindi siya basta patatalo sa mga intriga o unos na darating sa kanyang buhay. That's one thing I also admired about her. She's a picture of life, a woman, a fighter. Pero masaya na ako dahil well respected na siya sa showbiz. She's earned a special place in showbiz and no one can take it away from her kahit pa they would deny/rob her the best actress, box office queen and other awards that she rightly deserves. These self serving award giving bodies and individuals are fooling not us or Maricel but themselves.

I am not that good in words (kaya pasensiyahan niyo na lang kung hindi maganda ang pagkasulat ko), I just want the world to know that I am proud to be admiring one great woman, one great actress - named Maricel Soriano.

To the Greatest Actress of All Time - Cheers! Hope that you will continue bringing joys and laughters to my heart - to the hearts of those who believe in you. Funny it may seems, but I do pray to God that He should take me home first before He takes Maricel home for my life without Marya - to entertain and inspire me - is no life at all!!!

Thank you Maricel for reinventing yourself - you radiantly exudes beauty inside and outside. Thank you also for showing us that how being at peace with God can make wonders to one's life. You now look at peace, continue being like that and I am sure, more hearts will be touched! As your admirer, I will always be here to support you on whatever you do.

Thursday, 31 July 2003 - 5:14 AM EDT

There's something about Marya that I really love, and that really made me happy. Years ago, I was watching t.v. scanning the channel on what show I would watch. I pressed the chanel where I saw her angelic face MS. MARICEL SORIANO. It was the KAYA NI MISTER KAYA ni MISIS show. I was entertaimed by it. I can't stop laughing at all. Then the history begun. Lagi na akong nanonood ng Kaya si Mister.. I really love her. I never missed any of the episodes. She really make people happy.. I wanted to meet her in person, but unfortunately I'm far from her. Watching her shows and see her smile is enough for my cravings. She really inspires me to do good..I'm still 17, i should be boy band fanatics like meteor garden, but it has no sense at all. Maricel Soriano is one great actress, person, friend. She's so Humble and no one can ever replace her in MARICEKIANS hearts..I'm just one of her millions of fans who trully admire her and love her.. We're at your back no matter what happens. Now BIDA SI MISTER BIDA SI MISIS came. Wala akong namiss kahit na isang episode..And I'm proud to be her fan..Love ko lahat ng love niya and hate ko lahat ng hate niya.. Trully a fan of her...Kilig na kilig ako whenever I get to see Buboy and her together sweet and cute...Look good together.Hope they'll ahve a movie together again..Like " Sleepless in Seattle" it's good to know a lot of you love her.. Nakakinspire!!! I love her..Hope she'd be able to read our letters and emails..Happy na ako don..To ate Marya.. our love and support are always with you..

Thursday, 31 July 2003 - 8:36 AM EDT

How did it all began?

I am one of the avid fans of Maricel Soriano. I have been vocal about my admiration for her and my family knew about it and would even tease me sometimes. I'm a guy and it seems unusual for me to go crazy over an actress, but the truth is, Maricel had become so much a part of my life.

Where did it all began?

I don't know, maybe my constant exposure to TV and watching John and Marsha is where it all started. As a kid, i love to watch Dolphy and his antics. Little did i know, that i had developed a "crush" to Dolphy's daughter --- shirley. She was so beautiful and energetic.

As time passed by, my longing to see her in tv extended to the movies. That's why when she was launched as a Regal baby, there was no doubt that i will continue to support her. In a way, i had become addicted to her. She's so good as an actress.

Frankly, i seldom watch Filipino Films. I still prefer Hollywood films but i can't resist watching her movies. About 95% of all the Filipino films i watch was her starrers. From Galawgaw to Mano Po, i always make it a point to watch her.

I've seen her grown as an actress and supported her in all her endeavors. From various tv shows, to films, to news articles, even buying all the products she endorses. Yet, i just can't get enough of her.

She had become so much a part of me that i would defend her, fight for her, feel sad for her losses and be happy for her victories. She had been an inspiration for me and she will remain as such until i die. There are a lot of beautiful new stars out there but she is simply irreplaceable in my heart.

One of my greatest dream right now is to talk to her personally and express my love,loyalty and admiration as a fan.

To the Diamond Star, i love you and more power. May God protect and bless you always.

Wednesday, 6 August 2003 - 8:02 PM EDT

i can't simply express my gratefulness to this woman who is always an inspiration to me,whether it comes in any angle,form or shape i've always been thankful to this extra ordinary woman whom i fondly adore.this is just a short one and hopefully i could make a better and a brief one,till' here and thank you for having a space.to the the diamond star,i'll always be there for you no matter what as well as the other fans.

Saturday, 9 August 2003 - 3:39 AM EDT

Gusto ko lang pong i-share ang speech ko last academic year, 2nd sem para sa klase ko sa Speech Communication sa UP Diliman.
I was 18 then, Second Year, First sem.
Naka 1.50 ako dito _thanks to Ma'am Marya



Alodia T. Soriano COMM 3
01-57923 Bb. Erica Valerio
BA FAVC September 26, 2002


BUHAY MOVIEFAN

Tiyak na Layunin: Upang aliwin ang mga kamag-aral sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalarawan at pagsasalaysay sa buhay ng isang moviefan.

INTRODUKSYON

Pantawag Pansin

[nakasuot ng jeans at white t-shirt na napapatungan ng polo shirt na binuhol]
[magpapatugtog sa harapan ng klase ng Body Dancer ng Magic Fire -- simula lamang]

Naaalala n?yo pa ba ito?

[sasayawin ang Body Dancer -- simula lamang. Papatayin ang casette.]

?Yung iba marahil oo? siguro? parang. ?Yung iba... baka hindi na. Pero ako... tandang-tanda ko pa ?yun.
Katulad ng pagkakatanda ko sa ika-25 ng Pebrero, 1965 ? ang petsa ng kapanganakan ni Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano o mas kilala bilang Maricel Soriano, Diamond Star, Taray Queen, Drama Anthology Queen, Comedy Queen, at marami pang iba.
Katulad din ng pagkakatanda ko na noong 1974 nanalo siya bilang Best Child Actress sa Manila Film Festival...

[babanggitin ang mga sumusunod sa mabilis at effortless na paraan]
[uupo sa platform]

...noong ika-18 ng Agosto, 1985 pinalabas ang Inday Bote, ika-17 ng Nobyembre, 1987, pilot episode ng The Maricel Drama Special at nagtapos ito noong ika-20 ng Mayo, 1997. Noong ika-2 ng Hunyo, 1997 nagsimula naman ang Kaya ni Mister? ika-15 ng Nobyembre, 1997 nag-guest siya sa Sharon. Sa dalawang magkasunod na taon, 1997 at 1998 tinanghal siyang Best Comedy Actress ng Asian TV Awards. Noong ika-27 ng Hunyo, 2001 pinalabas ang Mila. Ika-3 ng Setyembre, 2001, huling episode ng Kaya ni Mister?. Ika-15 ng Setyembre, 2001 napalitan ito ng Mary d? Potter. Ika-28 ng Nobyembre, 2001 pinalabas d?yan [sabay turo sa lugar] sa Film Center ang Saan Darating Ang Umaga?. Ika-9 ng Pebrero, 2002 hindi ko napanood ang Mary d? Potter. Ika-15 ng Marso, 2002 napanaginipan ko siya. Ika-31 ng Agosto, 2002 nagguest siya sa Klasmeyts. Ika-23 ng Setyembre, 2002, wala silang taping ng Mary d? Potter.



Pagpapaliwanag

[tatayo, aakyat muli sa platform, haharap sa audience]

Isang magandang Huwebes ng umaga sa inyong lahat. Narito ako ngayon sa harapan ng lahat upang aliwin ang mga taga-pakinig sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalarawan sa buhay ng isang moviefan...

[tatanggalin ang pagkakabuhol ng poloshirt at huhubarin ito. Mare-reveal ang t-shirt na may print ng black & white picture ni Maricel ? tipikal na t-shirt na nakikita nating suot ng mga fans]

?ng buhay ko.


NILALAMAN

Sa oras na may makaalam na ako ay isang masugid na tagahanga ni Maricel Soriano, karaniwan na ang nagugulat, nagtataka?t nagtatanong. [gagamit ng iba?t ibang boses] ?Ay, bakit siya? Bakit hindi na lang sina Cameron Diaz, Mandy Moore o Julia Roberts?? [iba uling boses] ?O sige, kung talagang jologs ka, bakit hindi na lang ?yung medyo kaedad mo -- Judai o Jolina?? [ibang boses uli] ?Eh bakit mo ba siya talaga nagustuhan??
Sa maniwala kayo?t sa hindi, mahirap para sa aking sagutin ?yan. Sa sobrang daming dahilan... [patlang -- mag-iisip] o marahil... wala lang talaga. Ewan! Basta na lang dumating. Basta ko na lang naramdaman. Basta gusto ko siya! Karagdagan na lang siguro ?yung husay niya sa pagganap, pagiging kikay -- babaeng bakla?, pagiging misteryosa at maging ?yung pagiging ?mataray? niya.
Marami-raming taon na din akong sumusubaybay sa kanya kaya?t hindi na maikakaila na malaki na rin ang naging impluwensiya niya sa akin. Magmula sa mga desisyong ginagawa ko, sa personalidad ko, hanggang sa mga pangarap at plano ko sa buhay. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya malamang hindi ito ang talumpati ko ngayon. At malamang wala ako rito sa harap ninyo dahil kanina pa ako hinimatay sa nerbiyos. Malamang hindi ko din nakuha ?yung sukli ko sa kundoktor kanina dahil hindi ko masabi sa kanyang, ?Hoy, mama, nakalimutan n?yo na ho yata ?yung sukli ko.? At malamang hindi Film ang kurso ko, wala ako ngayon sa klaseng ito, wala ako sa unibersidad na ito. Isa siya, sa maraming dahilan, kung bakit ako nagsikap at patuloy na nagsisikap sa aking pag-aaral. Malay natin, pag-graduate ko at naging direktor na ako, makagawa ako ng pelikulang siya ang bida ?di ba?
Pero matagal pa ?yun. Sa ngayon, mababaw lang naman talaga ang kaligayahan ko. ?Yung tipong masubaybayan at masundan-sundan ang career ni Maricel masaya na ako. Bonus pa ?yung mabalik-balikan ko ang career n?ya at makapanood ako ng mga lumang pelikula niya -- ?yung mga pelikulang pinalabas noong hindi pa ako pinapanganak. At siguradong makakapagpangiti sa akin kapag nakapagsaliksik ako ng mga bagong bagay tungkol sa kanya. At syempre ang pinakamasaya na siguro sa lahat ay ang makita ko siya ng personal.
Maraming beses ba din na muntik-muntikan ko nang makita si Maricel. Ewan ko ba kung bakit hindi matuloy-tuloy. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, darating din ang tamang panahon. Pero... mas mainam nga. Baka ?pag nakita ko siya mawalan na siya ng dating sa akin. Wala nang thrill, wala nang suspense, wala nang excitement. At saka... atin-atin lang ?to ha? [pabulong] aaminin ko sa inyo malaki ang takot kong makita siya. Paano kung kawayan ko, dedmahin ako. Lapitan ko, layuan ako. Ngitian ko, taasan ako ng kilay. Kausapin ko, tarayan ako. Kung magkagayon, bukod sa malulungkot ako [hikbi], sayang naman ang maraming taon ng pagsuporta ko sa kanya. Kahit naman kasi ako isang tagahanga, mahirap pa ring pasubalian ang sinasabi ng karamihan tungkol sa ?katarayan? niya. Kahit hindi ko talaga alam kung totoo ?yun o hindi.
Ngunit sa isang hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, Lunes ng gabi, ika-16 ng Setyembre, taong kasalukuyan nasilayan ko siya buhat sa maliit na siwang ng bintana ng bahay na kanilang pinag-te-tapingan. [patlang] ANG GANDA GANDA NIYA! Nang mga oras na iyon gusto ko nang umuwi. Sapat na sa akin ?yon. Masayang masaya na ako. Pero hindi pwede... kasi naroon kami para interbyuhin siya.
Nang tinawag na kami ng kanyang kapatid, pinagpawisan at nilalamig na ang mga palad ko. Parang hindi ako makahinga kahit pa sabihing mabilis ang pintig ng puso ko. Nanunuyo ang labi ko. [seryoso] Lumabas siya buhat sa isang silid, tinignan niya kami. Nakangiti siya. [patlang. Mawawala ang pagkaseryoso. Ngingiti] OO NAKANGITI SIYA!
Sa simula pa lamang, ibang Maricel na ang nakaharap namin. Siyang-siya. Iyon na iyon. Pero parang hindi siya. Ang gulo ?no? Ako din hindi ko maintindihan. Pero sobra, ang bait niya, ang daldal, nakakatawa, nakakatuwa, prangka, matalino, malalim mag-isip, ang daming matututunan ng sinumang makikinig sa kanya, nanay na nanay ang dating. Hay halos hindi ako makatingin sa kanya lalo na kapag tinitignan niya ako o tinatanong. Nakakahiya lang talagang yumuko habang iniinterbyu namin siya pero hindi talaga ako makatingin sa kanya ng deretso.
Pero sabi nga ni Gerard sa tagal ng pakikipag-usap namin sa kanya nagiging ?tao? na siya. Hindi naman sa hindi siya tao ?no! Narerealize lang namin na ?tao? din pala siya... parang ako, parang ikaw, parang kayo -- parang pangkarniwan lang. Totoo! Iniisip ko tuloy na baka pagkatapos ng interbyu namin hindi na katulad ng dati ang pagtingin ko sa kanya.
Pero pagkatapos ng araw na iyon, pakiramdam ko walang nangyari. Oo alam ko nangyari ?yon pero parang hindi. Ewan. Basta ang alam ko lalo ko siyang hinangaan.
Ang alam ko at ang alam namin [ituturo ang mga groupmates], noong gabing iyon ang nakasama namin ay hindi ang Diamond Star, hindi ang Taray Queen, hindi ang Drama Anthology Queen, hindi ang Comedy Queen, hindi rin ang Commercial Queen o kung sino-sino pa. Ang nakasama namin ay si Marice Soriano bilang siya.
Hay pwede na ?kong mamatay... pero hindi! Teka! Gagawa pa kami ng pelikula!


KONKLUSYON

?Yan ang buhay moviefan. Bilang isang moviefan maraming nagbago at marami pang magbabago sa buhay ko. Masaya at mahirap maging moviefan. Pero kung nasa tamang lugar, tamang panahon at may tamang dahilan, nakakabuti pa nga ito. At hindi nga ba nakasalalay ang ikatatagumpay ng isang artista sa mga moviefans? Kaya, MABUHAY ANG MGA MOVIEFANS!

('yung konklusyon ko po ay isinama ko lang sa speech ko dahil kailangan pero sa totoo lang dapat hindi na kasali 'yun)

Sunday, 10 August 2003 - 11:45 PM EDT

nakakaloka ka! lab na nga kita talaga! I didn't know na pinalabas ulit and saan darating ang umaga......sayang wala ako dyan to support her movie.....k enjoy ako sa ginawa mo.

Sunday, 10 August 2003 - 11:48 PM EDT

just want to let you know na parang ikaw pala ako. kasi I was a quiet fan pero lahat napanood ko.

Wednesday, 13 August 2003 - 4:58 AM EDT

Kund di niyo lang maitatanong pipol. Isa akong teen ager, pero nakakaibang teen ager.Noon pa man idol ko na talaga si Ms. Maricel, lagi akong nanonood ng movies at shows niya minsan nirerecord ko pa sa VHS ko. Lahat na yata ng paraan nagawa ko na para makita lang siya..Dati rati, lagi akong sumasali sa mga Drama clubs at Dance Troupe. Lahat ng oras ko ibinuhus ko na sa pag eensayo ng sayaw at minsan sa pag aarte..Alam niyo Simula nong manood ako ng kaya ni mister...sabi ko sa sarili ko, sana balang araw makita ko si ate Marya kahit malayo, marinig ko lang o masilayan ang ganda niya, masaya na ako..Pangarap ko na talaga ang makita siya pero siguro di pa ngayon, di pa bukas..Sabi ng tita ko, ba't di raw ako mag artista, napaisip tuloy ako..At sabi ko sa sarili ko " oo nga" alam niyo kung ano pumasok sa isip ko..Sana pag maging artista ako, sana makasama ko si ate marya sa taping man lang o assistant man lang niya okey na ako..Ang saya ko na siguro.Walang nakakaalam na idol na idol ko siya, ni pamilya ko la silang alam..Ako lang..at ngayon alam niyo na rin..Yun...aYun lang ang dream ko sa buhay..Gaya rin ako ni Aloida. Mahal ko si Marya.

Friday, 17 October 2003 - 4:39 PM EDT

You should let the world know na idol mo at idol natin si MS. MARICEL SORIANO, dito sa Netherlands makita ko lang sa tv si Marya kahit maraming tao, ayy nakuh titili at titili ako dahil ganun ako ka-fanatic kay Marya, kaya sister, isatsat mo, ipagsigawan mo na si Marya ang idol mo at idol ko at idol nilang lahat yehhhhhhhhhheyyy.

Saturday, 1 November 2003 - 10:59 AM EST

The whole world knows all about this na...ksi my Mom checked my scrap album, she saw an 8x11 size picture of ate mary..I printed it..of course heavy yung ink..naubos..pero never akong nagsisi..kasi si Ate Mary yun eh..kesa maubos ang ink pero alang pix eh mas magsisisi me nun..pero I stored a lot of pix sa PC ko..
the reason why di ko pinaalam yung iba about idolizong Ate Mary is that..alam ng lahat pano ako mag idolize..az in..nauubos ang allowance ko..spending all my money sa internet card..and late pang matulog kaka internet and visit kay Ate mary's website. And kakawatch ng t.v...pero the truth will always come out kahit anong tago..well now alam nila..Okey naman pala..kasi Love rin naman pala nila si Ate Mary..I recently joined the audition 4 star circle and yun..sana makuha me..Pray for me guys!! It's really dream u knw?
Well sige dito lang muna me..
I'll be back!!!

Saturday, 1 November 2003 - 9:33 PM EST

hi! hello! gud day to all!well....almost all of us wants to see maria in person...ewan ko ba?!maybe busy tyo?!or kung may time man di ko rin maintintihan kung bkit di matuloy tuloy?!para bang may hindrance para mkita sya.....sabi ko tuloy cguro di pa tlg time!pro di pa rin ko nawawalan ng pag asa, i know makikita ko rin sya (sabi ko nga sa sarili ko....malay mo mkasalubong ko?sa mall?sa church?o kahit saan....)bsta ang alam ko magkikita kmi,di ko pa lang cguro time,basta naniniwala ko na iga-grant din ni
Lord yung wish ko!i know kyo din cguro di pa tlg time pr magkita kyo ng idol nyo!to MARIA, mam we alwayrs support you no matter wat happen,godbless to u and to ur family!

Wednesday, 17 December 2003 - 2:37 AM EST

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Saturday, 20 December 2003 - 7:56 AM EST

I Met Maricel Soriano!
Things are happening so fast. Never in my life have I ever dreamt of meeting my number one idol Maricel Soriano in person. It was like a meteor rain, falling from the sky so suddenly (a.k.a. hulog ng langit, hehe) It all started when Alodia invited me to watch the advanced screening at UP. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it because we're living far away. Later that day, she texted me again and told me that Maricel will be at Megamall tonight to watch the premiere of Filipinas. At once, I pleaded my mom to let me go, thank God she agreed. And that is how it started. Around seven-o'clock or sooner, we arrived in front of cinema 9 of SM Megamall. It was so beautiful, with all the red carpets, lights, and of course, the press and their video cams. Wow, who knows it maybe a chance to be exposed on tv! hahahaha, then I imagined myself telling the televiewers how good the movie was "Ang ganda, ang ganda!" But if I will be in front of the camera, I must have been dumb founded not knowing what to say, what if my teachers sees me? What if my classmates tease me. The whole philippines would see me on tv! Oh my god! I won't let that happen. Back to reality, when we arrived, Alodia and Grace were waiting for us infront of the long long line, me and my companion butted in the line hehehe that was rude indeed, but who cares anyway, I'll do anything just to get a nice seat. While waiting, we saw the infamous director who's responsible for the movies "Abandonada", "Mila", and of course last year's undefending blockbuster "Mano Po" Mr. Lamangan,for your information, he was also the guy who directed this year's soon-to-be super block buster Filipinas. He was in all black polo walking back and forth. He was so serious and busy talking with people, not a smile was seen on his face. Finally we were allowed to enter the movie house. Proud to say, we were the first few who entered. When we got in, we went to look for the best seat with the best view, not only to the big silver screen, but also to the stars. Since we can hardly see the stars from the seats below, we went to the balcony.(balcony is for special guests, viva VIP, and the cast) Obviously, 3 of us fall under "None of the Above". But still, we grabbed the chance and went up together with the big crowd. The funny moment was when the ticket lady aked Alodia and Grace for the ticket, she simply ignored her! hahahhaha And I too followed. We sat in the front row of the balcony, the seats where all the stars will pass in front of you. When we got settled down, I jokingly told them we would extend our feet and trip the people who pass infront of us. "Ay Camote!" Of course I won't do that, it's stupid! Anyway, time crept away as we chatted with each other. After a long while, we saw Bec Bec Soriano, (sister of Maricel) and we know, the star has arrived. We all stood up to catch that marvelous breathe-taking glimpse. Oh my gosh! she was so beautiful! Radiant, glamorous, stunning,elegant, white, I alost ran out of adjectives, I went totally speechless. I finally get to see Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano! Oh, lord I can finally rest in peace (joke joke joke) We shouted "Ate Mary" but I think she was looking at some where else. I immediately took out my cam to take a picture, it didn't work in the first few shot, I got so frustrated and nervous, almost cursing my camera. Finally I was able to get one picture, but she was looking somewhere else. I called out "Ate Mary!" she saw my camera and smiled at me. But unfortunately I wasn't able to capture that moment. The next thing I knew, the national anthem was being played, and I placed my hands on my chest, but up to that moment, I can still feel my heart beating super fast, as if it was going to pop out! Alodia suggested that I take a picture of her during the national anthem was being played, now that's a collector's item! Imagine a picture of Maricel Soriano, the diamond star singing the national anthem. Nobody, even the media would have such picture. But still, I didn't have the guts to do it, it's very impolite. After the anthem, we sat down and the movie immediately started. Anne Curtis was badly late, she wasn't able to find a seat, but anyway, she got lost, I don't know where she sat as long as she's not standing in front blocking my view. But in fairness, she has beautiful skin. While we were watching, A tall guy passed in front of us, Grace whispered to me that it was Richard Gomez. She's really good in spotting movie stars, even in the dark movie house, she could tell who's who. She told me that Maricel kept on munching popcorn and was texting. Well, frankly, I couldn't even spot Maricel in the dark. At the near end of the movie, I saw Bec Bec passing in front of us, the first thing that popped in my mind was, Oh my god, she's leaving! And true as it is, Maricel followed her out of the movie house. Without a second thought, we followed the entourage. Seeing us following her, Bec- Bec said,"Mag C C-R lang". Of course we didn't believed, afraid that she was planning to escape, we waited for her outside the C.R. only Alodia dared to enter. We were relieved when Alodia finally went out of the CR confirming that she was still in there. We waited patiently for her to come out, to my great surprise, she was smoking! She looked so sexy with a cigarette between her fingers. I stared at her (well, I don't know if I was the only person to see her or not) immediately, she handed her cigarette to Aiko (for immediate disposal perhaps). Alodia bravely requested for a picture, Bec Bec reached for the camera in my hand, we all posed together with Dawn, Aiko, and Maricel, the 3 female leads. That moment was simply Heaven! I told myself that I will remember this day for the rest of my life, I'll show this pic to my children and grandchildren, I'll tell them that I've took a picture with Maricel Soriano. Since my cam is a digital camera,I immediately checked my cam and look at our picture. I almost freaked out when I saw nothing but black in the camera. Bec Bec must have not held the button long enough, but I really saw it flash, how could this happen? But anyway, I was able to get Marya's autograph. And shaked hand with Richard Gomez, Man! his hands are so warm! Now, I?m at home, still thinking about the missed shot (picture with maricel). It's nobody's fault, maybe an accident. Anyway, maybe that's what you call a beautiful mistake. Now I'll remember for the rest of my life that my stupid camera spoiled my first picture with Maricel. Oh, and by the way, another funny incident to remember, when I shaked hands with Richard Gomez, he extended his left hand to me, and I also extended my left hand since my right hand was holding my camera. It was so akward! Imagine left hand shaking left hand, hahaha Goma must have thought that I'm weird. I ended up laughing hard every time I thought of it.

Monday, 22 December 2003 - 3:29 PM EST

Hi, My name is Arthur,an avid fan of Maricel,the most precious Gem in Philippine Cinema, the Diamond Star.Actually At lasts i found this very interesting website,Imagine,I have an Internet for a very long time And I did not think of looking a website wherein I will have the chance to read the latest about my favourite actress,Maricel.I just always buy magazines where I can read something about her or just read the manila showbiz news through the Internet.By the way, I`m presently living here in Vienna, Austria,the birthplace of Cindy Kurleto.But I never neglect supporting Maricel, Like you ,friends of Maricel.
About her Movie FILIFINAS, I am very excited to see it, Actually that is one of the reason, why I will have my holiday in the Phil.,
to watch her movie, I cannot wait anymore.
Lets us all support her, like we always do,Lets us pray that the Movie will do good at the box office,and the best actress award be given to Maricel inspite of the stift competition.
Happy Holidays to All MARICELIANS!!!

Monday, 29 December 2003 - 1:02 AM EST

beautiful speech!super admirer din ako ni Ms.Maricel Soriano!!! Natutuwa ako sa iyo kasi pareho pa tayong bata (matanda ka lang 1 yr.) pero your doing what you like especially this website for Ms. Ganda!!!

Like you, she's my inspiration hindi ko rin alam kong bakit ko siya gusto basta maraming dahilan that i can't put up into 1 word!!!

Sana we get in touch...i want also to make a website for her pero hindi pa ko marunong mag-appload.

God Bless...Carpe Diem!!!

Monday, 5 January 2004 - 12:15 AM EST

I started liking Ms. Marya when I was just a little girl.. I remember some scenes pa nga from "The Maricel Soriano Drama Specials" e.. I don't what's with her that makes me like and love and admire her sooo muccchhhh.. She's beautiful, neat and tidy inside and out, intelligent and most of all she is someone who can really refer to as an "actress".. I am a loyal fan.. I buy magazines, read newspapers and watch for TV guestings and appearances.. but I don't speak that much.. It makes me happier to know that there are so many people out there who loves and admire her just like me and I do really love reading your comments and messages.. I don't hate Sharon Cuneta but that dos not necessarily mean that I like her.. (no, of course not).. It's just that I hate it when other people compares her to Maricel because both of them are different in so many ways.. both of them are unique in their very own simple ways.. but I also don't like hating other people when they're doing nothing wrong.. another thing, it was Ms. Marya who stressed out that they are good friends.. anyway, I love Ms. Marya and i'll support her to the best of my ability.. I just wish that I would be able to see her na after college.. I wish!!!

Sunday, 11 January 2004 - 3:27 AM EST

Ang buong akala ko na most of Maricel's fans ay ka-age ko pero hindi pala! I am most happy to know about it anyway. Am 54 and I can only count two moviestars na talagang atat na atat ako as their movie fan.It was at the height of Amalia-Susan rivalry na nakikipag debate talaga ako sa fans ni Susan para lang ipagtanggol si Amalia tapos noon dumating ang Vilma -Nora era and I stopped being a fan but when I saw first time of Maricel in John and Marsha isang episode lang noon dahil i stopped watching TV or sine, doon sa esena na kumakain sila at batang bata pa si Marya noon, my gosh naramdaman ko na umiiral na naman ang pagka fan ko mula noon hindi ko na pinalampas panoorin siya dahil aliw na aliw ako sa kanya and i even said this girl has potential and she would be one day become a big star! Tama ang hunch ko.First adult movie niya ay ang Underage, lahat na yon simula dyan ay hindi na ako pumalyang papanoorin siya kesehodang sabihin ng mga kasamahan ko na bakya raw ako. I just love watching her and her unique antics.Versatile talaga siya.I have lots of tapes of her pero I remained a silent fan dahil para sa akin enough na itong paghanga ko sa kanya. But then I am frustrated habang sinubaybayan ko ang career niya palagi na lang siyang iniisnab ng mga hurado tuwing award time niya but i have said the reasons why.I signed at her former website at doon sinabi ko sa kanya na sana maging visible siya sa mga moviestars gatherings at sa mga awards for obvious reason at natutuwa ako at she is doing it now.Kailangan yan eh hindi lang para mapansin siya sa mga kapwa artista at hurado kundi para na rin sa amin.Bumibili ako ng mga magazine kung may articles about her at lalo na't siya ang cover ganoon ako ka fanatic sa kanya at nagpapadala din ng mga ballots pag kasali siya. Marya, and2 lang ako ready to support your career alagaan mo lang at aalagaan din namin kayo.

Tuesday, 20 January 2004 - 4:11 AM EST

I just want to make comments on there's something about Marya. Let me share to you how I started to like ate Marya. First, I'd like to greet all Maricelian and to say "THANK YOU" Why? because of your wholehearted love and support to the one and only "DIAMOND STAR, MARICEL SORIANO". It such a pleasure to know that there are people who still believe ate Marya. I do hope that you will accept me as a new member of MAricelian, Maybe we don't have the same capacity of mind, different roles and status in life and a lot of differences, but in our heart-there is one personwe truly love, a name that won't fade in our heart..."MARICEL SORIANO". Years had passed, but her name still ruling the country, nobody can forget her because she has this magical and innumerable contribution to showbiz industry.

Since gradeschool, I was 10 years old then, I've met ate Marya on oneteen magazine, she caught my attention And I was being amazed of her face. I said "Ohh...she's so pretty"(I'm not in between gender hu!)then I kept the poster of Maricel, & since I'm a little bit painter I sketched it with a pencil, I already have 2 collection of her paintings-having a hard time to do it. The same year, I did learned to be independent, independent in a sense of living without my own family. Up to now I'm living with my auntie(my third cousin na!), she supports my studies because my parents can't afford to, that's why my parents and I have to sacrifice. Why I'm telling you this? Because when I met ate Marya, there comes joy in my life, I forgot everything even problems, I finally found answers to it & because she inspires me, whatever monsters to come I'm ready to face it.From then I always watching her drama anthology, "The Maricel Drama Special", I've grown watching it! Every time I watch her on TV or in a big screen, I did'nt realized that I'm enjoying myself watching her.I should not missed any of her shows or else I'll get mad of myself. Even I have task to accomplish wherever I am, for me it's more important to watch her first than to it, but after that I've got happiness then I'm inspired to finish my task.

Would you believe I've watched the movie Filipinas alone? that's how I can't imagine myself admiring her.Being a fanatic to Maricel, you would act like her, just like me. I did acting on stage. Highschool year, I joined the declamation contest and I won the first place, and last last year I also did a drama within our class, I really love acting just like my idol. I memorized those favorite lines on her movies.

Everyone are asking me Why Maricel? it's simply because she has this unique life story which is truly admiring, I like the way she act, the way she dressed, the way she talk and the way she brings herself, I like her whole being, in short her personality.

T you ate Marya, thank you for being an inspiration to us. I'm so happy for you that you truly found your happiness in life with your 2 sons and with your family. There are people who are rwally blessed and you are one of them, Just remember that we're always here for you, wherever you're happy, we'll support you. And finally thanks for the effort of responding our emails, we really appreciate it. May GOD bless you and I LOVE YOU!, WE LOVE YOU!

Thursday, 22 January 2004 - 2:18 PM EST

Hi aisa!
All of the comments posted here were great, but upon reding your post, i can't help but comment...
Did you know you just helped me with my docu... ang daming tanong sa isip ko, and biglang, whew! may answer na:
Ang galing mong magsulat, but you have one great line here:
I should not missed any of her shows or else I'll get mad of myself. Even I have task to accomplish wherever I am, for me it's more important to watch her first than to it, but after that I've got happiness then I'm inspired to finish my task.
Isa kang malaking check kapatid!
Sana magkakilala pa tayo... e-mail me ha. =)

Tuesday, 27 January 2004 - 4:10 AM EST

Hi Alodia!

I've red your comment. Thanks for the appreciation. Natutuwa lang ako kasi may natuwa sa sinulat ko, pero totoo yon!

Sa sinabi mo na sana magkakilala pa tayo, and why not ! isa ka sa gusto kong maging friend since we're both fan of ate Marya. Email na lang kita.

Many thanks!

aisa

Thursday, 25 March 2004 - 1:59 PM EST

Hi there Aisa...

hahaha..Apir!!! same here..it's like a suicide if meron akong mamiss na isang ep ng BSM...but fortunately ala pa..God ang dami kong ginawa just to watch it..Kahit nga malate ako sa paguwi tapos pagdating ko sa bahay nagsimula na...ala na..Bad mood na..IIYAK na ako..but thank God..Alodia's here to help.anyway..U know wat..si Ate Marya lang ang lunas kung bakit naging HomeBuddy na ako...kasi her movies are always shown in cinema1 and i never wanted to miss any of it.Id rather stay home and watch her movies or sometimes replay all the BIDA SI MISTER episodes..than going out with my friends..i even cancelled my role sa isang dance show kasi tuesday yun eh and i dnt want to miss BSM..and also nalimutan kong mageat nagdinner kasi nanonood ng BSM..pinagalitan tloy ako..my dad said.." Basta Maricel..kahit di na kumain ok lang.." hahaha...syempre naman!!! :)

i love her...Beyond belief!

Wednesday, 9 June 2004 - 12:13 AM EDT

hi! solid fan of inay maria. i agree with you. maricel is the most promising actress in the philippines. i met her personally and she's very nice and true person. she is beautiful inside and out. i'm not a type of person which admire a filipino actors but with maricel im very very proud to be her die hard fan. i know im new in her group of fans but im very greatful to be one of them.
before i always criticized them, anu ba itong mga taong ito parang tanga kung humanga sa idol nila. naisip ko panu kaya kung ganito ko balang araw.
well when i woke up one day suddenly i noticed anu ba itong nangyayari sa akin bakit ganito masyado ko na atang namamahal ang diamond star na ito. totoo ba ito o nananaginip lang ako.
naku simula noon naloka nakop sa kanya umabot sa puntong lahat ng dyaryo e binabasa ko at binibili makakita lang ng mukha nya.
i said to myself eto na ang kinatatakutan ko ang humanga ng todo. pero nagtanong ako sa sarili ko bakit ang saya saya ko pagnakikita ko sya at nakakausap.
iba talaga si inay may natatanging karisma sa tao. sana solid fan magkita tayo next time. hope you like m comment. pls. try to reply me or kindly reply.

Wednesday, 4 August 2004 - 4:40 AM EDT

ODE TO INAY

You are but a glazing brightness
You are but relief to sorrow
You are but a smile though frowning
You are but our LIFE.

You are the bosom of life
You are the life of us
We consist your strength
YOU make us stronger BUT.

I, but nobody
You are there above,
OUR life and OUR love
We beg you do not doubt.
Herein, INAY i wrote
And how i wish you would!
do read this lady's ODE.

Thursday, 26 August 2004 - 7:10 AM EDT

oh my golly! ur luv & admiration to maria is exactly the same luv & admiration i do hav for her...from the very start of her career...i supported her...i watched all as in all of her movies...mostly, not just once but twice or more...i have met her countless times already...in tv shows...awards nights...premiere nights...etc! i just hope 1 day...i could attnd a fans day for her...i really admire her! she's d one and only versatile best actress that the movie industry had!

Saturday, 15 July 2006 - 11:39 PM EDT

Ah ewan ko ba bakit ang lakas ng panghatak ni maria,tuwing meron syang movie ginagawa ko lahat para mapanuod.Actually nung merong vietnam rose, napapagalitan ako dahil late na di parin ako natutulog eh kinabukasan may pasok pa! Ganon ko kamahal si Maria you know what im just 14years old now.pero ang idol ko ay Veteran actress naku aanhin ko ba yang mga bago na wala namang masasabi sa idol ko. nagtataka nga yung mga friends ko bakit daw si maricel soriano eh luma na yon! abah sabi ko hoy si maria hindi parin kumukupas noh at for your info di pa pinapanganak ang tatalo sakanya!nasa tyan palang ako ng mama ko ment to be no1 fAN nya ako!She is the best of the best.Walang salitang makapaglalarawan sakanya!Sa mga naninira dyan,tigilan nyo na!nagpapagod lang kayo noh!Ms.Maricel Soriano always remember that your fans is always here for you!God bless!we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!