Mercedes Cabral

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Porte and the surname or paternal family name is Cabral.

Mercedes Cabral
Mercedes Cabral in 2012
Born
Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral

(1986-08-10) August 10, 1986 (age 38)
Manila, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (B.A.)[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present

Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in arthouse and independent films,[2] she has appeared in numerous international productions.[3][4] 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

Television / Digital series

Year Title Role (s) Network
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya Myrna
ABS-CBN
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Giana [14]
Luna Blanca Mariett[15]
GMA Network
2012-13 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Kim
2013 Bayan Ko Eliza Bauer
GMA News TV
Cassandra: Warrior Angel Camilla / Hunyango
TV5
Katipunan Teresa Magbanua
GMA Network
2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Saling
2015 Karelasyon Jasmin
Ningning Evaporada "Eva" Herrera
ABS-CBN
2016 Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk) Josephine[16]
MBC Drama
The Greatest Love Greta Ramirez / Clarissa Ramirez
ABS-CBN
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Aurora Dumaguit
Hanggang Saan Carolina Dela Guerra
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Mia Bartolome
2019 The General's Daughter Gabriela "Cinco" Sta. Ana
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
2023 ReTox: 2 Be Continued Teresa Baquiran
YouTube
2023–2024 ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer
Kapamilya Channel
Batang Quiapo Lena Cortez

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Mercedes Cabral
Award[a] Year[b] Recipient(s) Category Result Ref.
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 Transit Best Acting Ensemble[c] Won [17]
Gawad Urian Awards 2011 Gayuma Best Actress Nominated [18]
2016 Da Dog Show Nominated [19]
Golden Screen Awards 2012 Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Nominated [20]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 Oro Best Supporting Actress Nominated [21]
Best Acting Ensemble Won
Star Awards for Movies 2017 Oro Best Supporting Actress Nominated [22]
World Premieres Film Festival 2015 An Kubo sa Kawayan Best Performance by an Actress Won [23]
Young Critics Circle 2010 Biyaheng Lupa Best Performance Nominated
2016 Da Dog Show Nominated [24]
An Kubo sa Kawayan Nominated
2017 Ma' Rosa Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  3. ^ shared with Irma Adlawan, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez

References

  1. ^ Palumar, Khyne (March 25, 2013). "Mercedes Cabral - Ladies' Confessions Vol. 4: Celebrity Diaries". FHM Philippines. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Caruncho, E. S. (April 6, 2014). An Independent Woman. Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/156126/an-independent-woman
  2. ^ Pumaloy, Rey (July 19, 2011). "Mercedes Cabral recounts controversial sex scene with Coco Martin in Serbis". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Sibonga, Glen P. (November 25, 2011). "Indie actress Mercedes Cabral saddened by "bold star" tag in local showbiz; says foreign film festivals give her more appreciation and respect". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Cruz, Marinel R. (April 12, 2012). "In-demand indie star relishes the subtlety of movie portrayals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - San Diego, Bayani Jr. (September 5, 2012). "Venice red carpet debut for Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - San Diego, Bayani Jr. (September 15, 2012). "Thy Womb Venice diaries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 10, 2012). "Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral on working with the Superstar Nora Aunor". GMA News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Cruz, Marinel R. (September 30, 2012). "Indie star feels challenged by coming television work". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Garcia, Vincent Anthon (April 21, 2013). "Showbiz Tsismis: Is Mercedes Cabral underrated?". Gulf News. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  3. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 4, 2008). "Filipino actress Mercedes Cabral lands role in South Korean movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Villasanta, Boy (July 11, 2008). "Filipina actress voted "Most Beautiful" in Cannes off to Korea shoot". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Villasanta, Boy (October 2, 2008). "Mercedes Cabral, tanging Pilipinang aktres sa 13th Pusan film fest" [Mercedes Cabral, the only Filipino actress at the 13th Pusan film fest]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Villasanta, Boy (October 8, 2008). "Cabral's dream of invading Hollywood slowly coming true". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "Supot short film". UK Film Review. September 23, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
    - "Premiere: SUPOT by Phil Giordano | Coming of Age Short Film". Directors Notes. April 25, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
    - Giordano, Phil (October 8, 2016), Supot (Short, Drama, Family), John Arcilla, Mercedes Cabral, Andrei Fajarito, Kinopi Malbas, retrieved May 26, 2021
  5. ^ Villasanta, Boy (May 25, 2008). "Filipina Serbis actress among Cannes 'red carpet glamour girls'". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Villasanta, Boy (May 8, 2009). "Double treat for Mercedes Cabral at the 2009 Cannes". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Villasanta, Boy (July 4, 2009). "No more nude scenes for Mercedes Cabral". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  7. ^ Villasanta, Boy (January 30, 2009). "Mercedes Cabral flattered by fame". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  8. ^ Villasanta, Boy (September 4, 2010). "Cannes actress Mercedes Cabral bolts out of bold mold". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  9. ^ Calderon, Ricky (July 7, 2010). "Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral stars in three Cinemalaya entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  10. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 10, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral excited about attending Venice filmfest with Nora Aunor and other Thy Womb co-stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Jarloc, Glaiza (September 28, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral enjoys working with Nora Aunor". SunStar (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  11. ^ Sibonga, Glen P. (November 26, 2011). "Mercedes Cabral says she will not stop making indie films even if she becomes a success in mainstream movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  12. ^ Jimenez, Jocelyn (November 10, 2011). "Mercedes Cabral says winning an acting award isn't her priority". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  13. ^ Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (April 20, 2013). "Mercedes Cabral: An Actress By Accident!". Manila Bulletin (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  14. ^ "Mercedes Cabral penetrates mainstream TV". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). February 19, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - "Mercedes praises Zanjoe for being a gentleman". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
    - Buan-Deveza, Reyma (May 23, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral still hurting over Hiyas delay?". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  15. ^ Pumaloy, Rey (May 16, 2012). "Mercedes Cabral expresses disappointment over shelved Kapamilya series; finds Nora Aunor very down to earth". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  16. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer (June 10, 2016). Mercedes Cabral stars in Kuwaiti soap.
    - ABS-CBN News. (June 9, 2016). Mercedes Cabral a hit on Kuwaiti TV.
    - Abando, P. (June 12, 2016). Mercedes Cabral enchants viewers in the Middle East. The Manila Bulletin.
  17. ^ Smith, Chuck (August 5, 2013). "Vilma Santos, Jasmine Curtis-Smith lead 2013 Cinemalaya winners". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "Manunuri's Gawad Urian finds a new home in Cinema One". Inquirer Entertainment. May 15, 2011. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  19. ^ Villano, Alexa (May 17, 2016). "Full List: Nominees, Gawad Urian 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Indie films rule 9th Golden Screen bets". The Philippine Star. March 9, 2012. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "MMFF withdraws FPJ award from 'Oro'". The Philippine Star. January 3, 2017. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  22. ^ Lago, Amanda (September 4, 2017). "Full List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  23. ^ "2015 World Premieres Film Fest winners revealed: Mercedes Cabral and Ruben Soriquez win top acting honors". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 28, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
  24. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (April 4, 2016). "Lou Veloso-starrer Da Dog Show named Best Film by Young Critics Circle". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024.
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