Mercedes Cabral

Mercedes Cabral
Mercedes Cabral at the 69th Venice International Film Festival, September 2012
Born	Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral August 10, 1986 Manila, Philippines
Education	University of the Philippines Diliman (B.A.)[1][2]
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008-present

Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as Serbis, Kinatay, Captive, and Thy Womb.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]} She also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook.^{[11][12][13][14]}

Filmography

• Oro (2016)
• Ma' Rosa (2016)
• Rosita (2014)
• Serpent Sword and the Betrayal (2014)
• Force of Angel (2014)
• The Deadline (2014)
• Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (2013)
• Bingoleras (2013)
• Transit (2013)
• Bad Romance (2013)^[15]
• 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)^[16][17]
• Imik (2012)
• The Healing Healing (2012)
• Ang Nawawala (2012)
• Captive (2012)
• Crossroads (2012)^[18]
• Di ingon 'nato (2011)^[19]
• Dog Show (2012)
• Pilgrim Lovers (2011)
• Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)
• The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011)
• Liberacion (2011)
• Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 (segment "Punerarya", 2010)
• The Night Infinite (2010)
• Ang Babae sa Sementeryo (2010)
• Gayuma (2010)^[20]
• Si Techie, si Teknoboy, at si Juana B (2010)
• Blood Ties (2010)
• Garden of Eve (segment "Minsan May Isang Puta", 2010)^[21]
• Sakit (short film, 2010)
• Babae ako (short film, 2009)
• Soliloquy (2009)
• Panahon na (2009)
• Latak (2009)
• Karera (2009)
• Tigasan (2009)^[22]
• The Rapture of Fe (2009)
• Kinatay (2009)
• Thirst (2009)
• 1017: Sa paglaya ng aking salita (2009)
• Padyak (2009)
• Booking (2009)^[23]
• Loophole (2009)
• Chronicle of Wasted Lives (2009)
• Serbis (2008)^[24][25]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016	The Greatest Love	Greta Ramirez
2016	Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk)	Josephine	Kuwaiti soap opera[26][27][28]
2015	Ningning	Evaporada "Eva" Herrera
2015	Karelasyon	Jasmin
2014-15	Ang Lihim ni Annasandra	Saling	Recurring
2013	Genesis	Bernice Paule	Guest
2013	Katipunan	Teresa Magbanua
2013	Cassandra: Warrior Angel	Camilla/Hunyango
2013	Bayan Ko	Eliza Bauer	six-part series
2012-13	Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan	Kim	Recurring
2012	Luna Blanca	Marietta	[29]
2012	Precious Hearts Romances Presents "Hiyas"	Giana	[30][31][32]
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Myrna	Episode: "Bibliya"
2009	Precious Hearts Romances Presents "Bud Brothers"

References

1. Palumar, Khyne (25 March 2013). "Mercedes Cabral - Ladies' Confessions Vol. 4: Celebrity Diaries". FHM Philippines. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
2. Caruncho, E. S. (6 April 2014). An Independent Woman. Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/156126/an-independent-woman
3. Pumaloy, Rey (19 July 2011). "Mercedes Cabral recounts controversial sex scene with Coco Martin in Serbis". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
4. Sibonga, Glen P. (25 November 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 2013-04-23.
5. Cruz, Marinel R. (12 April 2012). "In-demand indie star relishes the subtlety of movie portrayals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
6. San Diego, Bayani Jr. (5 September 2012). "Venice red carpet debut for Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
7. San Diego, Bayani Jr. (15 September 2012). "Thy Womb Venice diaries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
8. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (10 August 2012). "Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral on working with the Superstar Nora Aunor". GMA Network News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
9. Cruz, Marinel R. (30 September 2012). "Indie star feels challenged by coming television work". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
10. Garcia, Vincent Anthon (21 April 2013). "Showbiz Tsismis: Is Mercedes Cabral underrated?". Gulf News. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
11. Santiago, Erwin (4 March 2008). "Filipino actress Mercedes Cabral lands role in South Korean movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
12. Villasanta, Boy (11 July 2008). "Filipina actress voted "Most Beautiful" in Cannes off to Korea shoot". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
13. Villasanta, Boy (2 October 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 2013-04-23.
14. Villasanta, Boy (8 October 2008). "Cabral's dream of invading Hollywood slowly coming true". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
15. Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (20 April 2013). "Mercedes Cabral: An Actress By Accident!". Manila Bulletin (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
16. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (10 August 2012). "Mercedes Cabral excited about attending Venice filmfest with Nora Aunor and other Thy Womb co-stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
17. Jarloc, Glaiza (28 September 2012). "Mercedes Cabral enjoys working with Nora Aunor". Sun.Star (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
18. Sibonga, Glen P. (26 November 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 2013-04-23.
19. Jimenez, Jocelyn (10 November 2011). "Mercedes Cabral says winning an acting award isn't her priority". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
20. Villasanta, Boy (4 September 2010). "Cannes actress Mercedes Cabral bolts out of bold mold". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
21. Calderon, Ricky (7 July 2010). "Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral stars in three Cinemalaya entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
22. Villasanta, Boy (4 July 2009). "No more nude scenes for Mercedes Cabral". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
23. Villasanta, Boy (30 January 2009). "Mercedes Cabral flattered by fame". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
24. Villasanta, Boy (25 May 2008). "Filipina Serbis actress among Cannes 'red carpet glamour girls'". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
25. Villasanta, Boy (8 May 2009). "Double treat for Mercedes Cabral at the 2009 Cannes". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
26. Philippine Daily Inquirer (2016, June 10). Mercedes Cabral stars in Kuwaiti soap.
27. ABS-CBN News. (2016, June 9). Mercedes Cabral a hit on Kuwaiti TV.
28. Abando, P. (2016, June 12). Mercedes Cabral enchants viewers in the Middle East. The Manila Bulletin.
29. Pumaloy, Rey (16 May 2012). "Mercedes Cabral expresses disappointment over shelved Kapamilya series; finds Nora Aunor very down to earth". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.
30. "Mercedes Cabral penetrates mainstream TV". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). 19 February 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
31. "Mercedes praises Zanjoe for being a gentleman". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
32. Buan-Deveza, Reyma (23 May 2012). "Mercedes Cabral still hurting over Hiyas delay?". ABS-CBN News (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved 2013-04-23.

External links

• Mercedes Cabral on Twitter
  
• Mercedes Cabral at the Internet Movie Database