Maricel! Maricel!

by: Prof Jojo

2009 may not be exactly a "best" year for the Diamond Star, but it can't be refuted that she made a mark -- not through senseless publicity, paid-hallelujiahs or shameful controversies.

Maricel Soriano in April 2009 proved to all and sundry that she is still a strong box-office draw. "T2", her solo-starrer made a killing at the box-office with a nationwide gross of P122 million pesos. The Diamond Star managed to achieve this triumph ON HER OWN STRENGTH! Walang kasamang ai-ai delas alas or sangkatutak na supporting stars like kris aquino, zsa zsa padilla, heart evangelista.

The tremendous success of "T2" can be credited solely to Maricel Soriano and it is a testament to her 30 years of box-office supremacy!

Maricel Soriano reivented herself by being chosen as a Best-Dressed celebrity by a reputable glossy fashion mag, Preview. She will forever be glorified as a woman of style slash a woman of substance. Who would ever imagine that a once perceived bakya, palengkera, idolo ng masa would emerge as one of the Philippines' impeccable fahsion icon?

Maricel, born in a poor family and worked hard as a breadwinner, was somehow deprived of the finest things in life. AFter all, she was not born with a silver spoon in her mouth -- unlike cuneta -- but Maricel managed to to achieve REINVENTION effortlessly! She could well be attributed the title "Revolutionary Queen of Fashion!"

Maricel Soriano made televiewers watched her night after night with so much awe and pure admiration for her geat thespic talents via "Florinda." It was a role only THE MARICEL SORIANO cold sink her teeth into with great intensity and flawless competence.

"Florinda" may have been shortlived and didn't make it to the number one spot, but it survived competition against a more established show "Survivor Philippines" on its 2nd season.

What is indeed surprising was that despite MAricel's absence in the promotion of the show, her presence was still strongly felt by those who remained faithful to the teleserye until its last episode. Kung umabot lang ng one season ang "Florinda", lilimasin ni Maricel lahat ng Best Actress awards for TV, no doubt about it!

Maricel Soriano in 2009 showed everyone what LOYALTY really means. Alaska and Aji-Ginisa renewed her endorsement contract for the nth time -- making MAricel a most trusted product endorser. Hindi na niya kailangan magpasulot at mag-demand ng kung ano-ano para bigyan siya ng importansiya ng mga produktong ini-endorso niya.

Hindi man ganun karami ang product endorsements niya compared with cuneta and kris, yet Maricel is still considered one of the most credible celebrities that can carry a brand and improve tremendously its sales.

Walang taga-advertising industry ang makapagsasabi na ang isang Maricel Soriano ay kaliwa't kanan kung tumanggap ng endorsements dahil lang ss PERA! As an endorser, Maricel's integrity remains intact at yun ang pinaka-importante sa lahat.

With the many unconfirmed and pending news about Maricel's transfer to GMA or renewal with ABS-CBN, mas lalong napapatunayan na kahit hindi mag-iingay ang isang Maricel Soriano ay nagagawa niyang ngaragin ang ABS-CBN/Star Cinema. Only a Maricel Soriano can ensue a network bidding war!

Hindi nag-iingay ang isang Maricel Soriano for after all, she was once quoted, "Hindi lahat ng maingay ay may laman!" TOTOO ITO, DI BA, SHARON CUNETA?

Hindi rin lahat ng dumadakdak ay dapat pinakikinggan! TOTOO DIN ITO, DI BA, KRIS AQUINO?

Maricel's golden silence will soon be broken with surefire news of her career moves. And when that happens, ITO YUNG INGAY NA MABIBINGI ANG LAHAT!