| Mercedes Cabral | |
|---|---|
 Mercedes Cabral in 2012 | |
| Born | Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral (1986-08-10) August 10, 1986 (age 38) Manila, Philippines |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Mercedes 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 | |
| Luna Blanca | Mariett | GMA Network | |
| 2012–2013 | 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 | 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 | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023–2024 | Batang Quiapo | Lena Cortez |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | 2013 | Transit | Best Acting Ensemble | Won | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | 2011 | Gayuma | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Da Dog Show | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2016 | Da Dog Show | Nominated | |||
| An Kubo sa Kawayan | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | Ma' Rosa | Nominated |
Notes
- Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
- Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
- shared with Irma Adlawan, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez
References
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