Career
First Appearances:
Most Important Roles: - La Querida (2023) as Connie
- Thirst (2009) as Evelyn
- Subscribe (2023) as Liza
- Service (2008) as Merly
- Nik-Nik (2018) as Teacher Anna
- Padyak (2009) as Evelyn
- Dune Dreams (2021) as Lani
- Feast (2023) as Chedeng
- Captive (2012) as Emma Policarpio
- Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011) as Jenny
Career Highlights: - La Querida (2023)
- Thirst (2009)
- Subscribe (2023)
- Service (2008)
- Nik-Nik (2018)
- Padyak (2009)
- Dune Dreams (2021)
- Feast (2023)
- Captive (2012)
- Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Gawad Urian Award - Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) (2016)
- Nominated for 1 Gawad Urian Award - Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) (2011)
- Nominated for 1 MMFF Award - Best Supporting Actress (2016)
- Nominated for 1 Star Award - Movie Supporting Actress of the Year (2017)
- Won Craft Award - Best Supporting Actress (2017)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) (2012)
- Won YCC Award - Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (2024)
- Nominated for 1 YCC Award - Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (2017)
- Nominated for 1 YCC Award - Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (2016)
- Nominated for 1 YCC Award - Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (2016)
- Nominated for 1 YCC Award - Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (2010)
- Won Special Citation (2013)
- Won Filipino New Cinema Award - Best Performance by an Actress (2015)
- Won FACINE Jury Prize - Best Actress (2023)
Full Biography
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. She also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook. In 2021, she appeared in Huwag Kang Mangamba. She played the main antagonist role Agatha, a wicked stepmother of Joy, which is played by Francine Diaz. In 2016, she appeared in a Phil Giordano's award winning short film SUPOT.
