Marita Zobel Explained

Marita Zobel
Birth Name:Mary Ann Blanch y Respall
Birth Date:18 June 1941
Birth Place:Iloilo City
Nationality:Filipino
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:1957–present
Children:Reynaldo Jr.
Raymund
Maricel
Robert
Marita Lourdes
Reymar Paul

Mary Ann Respall Blanch-Roxas (born June 18, 1941), better known by her screen name Marita Zobel, is a Filipina actress. She was an LVN Pictures contract star.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role(s) Notes
1957 Bad Boy
1958 Faithful Linda
Barkada
Limang Dalangin
1959 Sparring Partner
Cover Girl
Mr. Announcer "Alaala Ko Pa" segment
Maturan at Lagman
Biyaya ng Lupa Angelita
1960 Emily
Botika sa Baryo
Si Marita at ang Pitong Duwende Marita
Doon Po sa Amin
1961 Prinsipe Diomedes at ang Mahiwagang Gitara
Tanglaw sa Dilim
Malditong Banal
Sikat Na, Siga Pa
1981 Gaano Kita Kamahal
1984 Sa Hirap at Ginhawa
1986 Tu-yay and His Magic Payong Marita
1987 Puto Aling Loleng
Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Malou's mother
1988 Boy Negro Mrs. Ramirez
Natutulog Pa ang Diyos Rose Velasco
Pik Pak Boom Marie's mother "Manyika" segment
1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Mrs. Celia Ortiz "I Love You, Moomoo" segment
Valentina
Dear Diary Helen Tacorda "Dear Killer" segment
1990 "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal Mrs. Karingal
Too Young Elena Montenegro
Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? Mila
1991 Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo Pacita Guerrero
Kaputol ng Isang Awit Vina Montesa
Contreras Gang Mrs. Contreras
1992 Emong Verdadero: Tatak ng Cebu II (Bala ng Ganti)
Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor Toyang
Boy Recto Aling Chayong
1993 Lethal Panther 2 Albert's mother
The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy!
May Minamahal Gloria
Gaano Kita Kamahal
1994 Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang
Dolores Jose
Iukit Mo sa Bala Norma Guerrero
1995 Nena Judge Engracia
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore[1] [2]
Dahas Aling Gracia
1996 Dyesebel Issa
Maruja Doña Binday
Kristo Woman in Jerusalem
Leon Cordero Meding
Totoy Hitman Carmen
1997 Nag-iisang Ikaw Martha Alejo
Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina Luisa
Bobby Barbers: Parak Bobby's mother
Alindog ng Lahi Anastacia
Paano ang Puso Ko? Pilar
I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) Bernie's mother
FLAMES The Movie: Pangako Mrs. Ronquillo
Ipaglaban Mo 2: The Movie Gerard's mother
Ang Probinsyano Mrs. Bernardo
1998 Ama Namin Ester de Dios
Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita Ryan's mother
2000 Ang Dalubhasa Menchu's mother
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Francine's mother
2002 Mahal Kita, Final Answer Benito's mother
2003 Chavit Caridad Crisologo
2004 Animal Mother of Cherry & Sandra Shot in 1999
2006 Mother Nanny Lola Tersing
2008 Caregiver Nemie
2013 Islands
2015 Everyday I Love You Lola Maricar
Angela Markado Lola Maring
2016 Dagsin
2018 Aurora
2021 A Hard Day Lydia

Television

Year Title Role(s) Type of Role Note Network
1987 Balintataw Supporting role Episode: "Laro Tayo ng Ku" PTV
1996-2002 F.L.A.M.E.S. Mrs. Ronquillo Main role ABS-CBN
1999-2002 G-mik Lola Seling Supporting role
2000 May Bukas Pa Doña Felisa Special participation / Antagonist IBC
2000-2001 RPN
2001-2003 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Mona Extended role GMA Network
2003 Wansapanataym Episode: "Magic Mantel" ABS-CBN
2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Yolanda's Mother Supporting role / Antagonist
2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Elizabeth Wong Supporting role TV5
2011-2012 Munting Heredera Veronica Guest appearance / Protagonist GMA Network
2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Tandang Alicia Special participation / Protagonist
2012-2013 Enchanted Garden Queen Jasmina Extended role TV5
2013 Home Sweet Home Old Woman Recurring role / Antagonist GMA Network
2014 Ikaw Lamang Melinda Del Carmen Guest appearance ABS-CBN
2014–2019 Magpakailanman Celia
Lola Lelang
Episode guest 2 episodes
"My Psychotic Husband"
"Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga"
GMA Network
2015 Pari 'Koy Conchita Banal Guest appearance / Protagonist
2016 The Story of Us Martha Cristobal Additional Cast ABS-CBN
2017 Destined to be Yours Charito Extended role / Protagonist GMA Network
2020 Ang Pagbabalik ng Ibong Adarna Herself Documentary ABS-CBN

Notes and References

  1. News: The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!. December 29, 2021. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. May 17, 1995. A4. This movie will unmask the real killer!!!.
  2. News: Daza. Jullie Y.. Women as losers. December 29, 2021. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. May 18, 1995. 9. Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history..