Maria Suzette Sevilla Ranillo (born January 11, 1961) is a Filipino actress who began her career at age 12 under the screen name Nadia Veloso. She is widely recognized for her work in film, television, and theater.
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Biography
Born in Cebu City, Philippines to actors Mat Ranillo, Jr. and Gloria Sevilla (who later wed Amado Cortez). Her siblings are Maria Lilibeth Sevilla Ranillo a.k.a. Bebet Ranillo DeRivera, Matias Archibald Sevilla Ranillo III, to his friends and family "Archie," (a.k.a. Mat Ranillo III), Matias Jonathan Sevilla Ranillo IV a.k.a. Jojo Ranillo, Matias Bonifacio Sevilla Ranillo V a.k.a. Dandin Ranillo, Matias Junius Ferdinand Sevilla Ranillo VI a.k.a. Juni Ging Ranillo and Czareanah Mari Sevilla Cortez a.k.a. Inah Cortez Do.
Filmography
Film
Gimingaw Ako (1973)
Aliw / Pleasure (1979)
Taga sa Panahon (1980)
Kumander Alibasbas (1981)
Trudis Liit (1993)
Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
Segurista (1995)
Kristo (1996) Film Academy of the Philippines Best Picture Nominee.
Ama Namin (1998)
Panaghoy sa Suba (2004)
I Will Always Love You (2006)
CareHome (2006)
In Progress (2008; SR Films). Directed by Suzette Ranillo.
Kamera Obskura (2012)
Blood Ransom (2014)
Tiniente Gimo (2016)
Siargao (2017)
Pagbalik (2019)
#Jowable (2019)
Culion (2019)
Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind (2023)
Theater
Kanser ("Noli Me Tangere"). Role: Sisa. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1990–1992; 2003–2004.
Kristo. Role: Veronica / Weeping Women. Folk Arts Theatre, Philippines. 1994–1999.
El Filibusterismo. Role: Juli. Metropolitan Theatre/Little CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines). 1992–1994.
Florante at Laura. Role: Laura. Metropolitan Theatre, Philippines. 1992.
Bong Bong at Kris. Role: Ate Guy. Ateneo Graduate School, Philippines. 1991.
Television
1992 Lucia
1993 Sali-Salising Buhay
2003 Pangako Sa 'Yo as Fatima Dela Merced
2003 Basta't Kasama Kita as Luisa Rivera
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas as Jake
2015 Nathaniel as Lod
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Dely
2018 Kadenang Ginto as Pilar
2023 Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan as Salud
2025 I Love You Since 1892 as Madre Olivia
Awards and nominations
Personal recognition
1975 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Awardee. "Gimingaw Ako" (Kampilan Films)
1979 Urian Best Actress Nominee. "Aliw" /(Pleasure) (Seven Stars Production)
1980 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Taga Sa Panahon" (Premiere Productions)
1995 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Mulang Umawit ang Puso" (Viva Films)
1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominee. "Trudis Liit" (Merdeka Films)
Recognition of projects
1981 FAMAS Best Picture Awardee. "Kumander Alibasbas"
1992 Cannes Film Festival Best Docu-Drama Awardee. Gawad CCP Best Drama for TV Awardee. "Lucia". (BBC). Directed by Mel Chonglo.
1995 Entry to Toronto Film Festival (Canada). "Segurista" (Neo Films).
1996 Film Academy of the Philippines Best Picture Nominee. "Kristo" (CineSuerte).
1997. Metro Manila Film Festival 2nd Best Picture, Best Story, Best Theme Song, and Best Supporting Actress. "Babae" ("Woman").