{{short description|Filipino actress (born 1986)}} {{distinguish|María Mercedes Cabal}} {{Philippine name|Porte|Cabral}} {{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Mercedes Cabral | image = Mercedes Cabral at the 69th Venice International Film Festival, September 2012.jpg | caption = Mercedes Cabral in 2012 | birth_name = Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|08|10}} | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2008–present | agent = ABS-CBN Studios {{small|(2011–2012; 2015–2024)}} <br> GMA Network {{small|(2012–2015; 2025–present)}} | education = University of the Philippines Diliman <small>(B.A.)</small><ref>{{cite web|last=Palumar|first=Khyne|title=Mercedes Cabral - Ladies' Confessions Vol. 4: Celebrity Diaries|url=http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/girls-of-fhm/mercedes-cabral-ladies-confessions-vol-4-celebrity-diaries|work=FHM Philippines|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=March 25, 2013}}<br>- Caruncho, E. S. (April 6, 2014). An Independent Woman. Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/156126/an-independent-woman</ref> }} '''Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral''' (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in arthouse and independent films,<ref>{{cite news|last=Pumaloy|first=Rey|title=Mercedes Cabral recounts controversial sex scene with Coco Martin in Serbis|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/30261/mercedes-cabral-recounts-controversial-sex-scene-with-coco-martin-in-serbis|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=July 19, 2011|language=Tagalog}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Sibonga|first=Glen P.|title=Indie actress Mercedes Cabral saddened by "bold star" tag in local showbiz; says foreign film festivals give her more appreciation and respect|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/32070/indie-actress-mercedes-cabral-saddened-by-bold-star-tag-in-local-showbiz-says-foreign-film-festivals-give-her-more-appreciation-and-respect|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=November 25, 2011|language=Tagalog}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Cruz|first=Marinel R.|title=In-demand indie star relishes the subtlety of movie portrayals|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/38003/in-demand-indie-star-relishes-the-subtlety-of-movie-portrayals|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=April 12, 2012}}<br>- {{cite news|last=San Diego|first=Bayani Jr.|title=Venice red carpet debut for Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/57066/venice-red-carpet-debut-for-nora-aunor-lovi-poe-mercedes-cabral|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=September 5, 2012}}<br>- {{cite news|last=San Diego|first=Bayani Jr.|title=''Thy Womb'' Venice diaries|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/58644/thy-womb-venice-diaries|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=September 15, 2012}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|title=Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral on working with the Superstar Nora Aunor|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/269171/showbiz/indie-film-actress-mercedes-cabral-on-working-with-the-superstar-nora-aunor|work=GMA News|language=tl, en|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=August 10, 2012}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Cruz|first=Marinel R.|title=Indie star feels challenged by coming television work|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/60814/indie-star-feels-challenged-by-coming-television-work|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=September 30, 2012}}<br>- {{cite web|last=Garcia|first=Vincent Anthon|title=Showbiz Tsismis: Is Mercedes Cabral underrated?|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/showbiz-tsismis-is-mercedes-cabral-underrated-1.1173089|work=Gulf News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=April 21, 2013}}</ref> she has appeared in numerous international productions.<ref>{{cite news|last=Santiago|first=Erwin|title=Filipino actress Mercedes Cabral lands role in South Korean movie|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/16603/filipino-actress-mercedes-cabral-lands-role-in-south-korean-movie|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=March 4, 2008|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Filipina actress voted "Most Beautiful" in Cannes off to Korea shoot|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/11/08/filipina-actress-voted-most-beautiful-cannes-korea-shoot|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=July 11, 2008|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Mercedes Cabral, tanging Pilipinang aktres sa 13th Pusan film fest|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/02/08/mercedes-cabral-tanging-pilipinang-aktres-sa-13th-pusan-film-fest|work=ABS-CBN News|trans-title=Mercedes Cabral, the only Filipino actress at the 13th Pusan film fest|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=October 2, 2008|language=Tagalog}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Cabral's dream of invading Hollywood slowly coming true|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/08/08/cabral%E2%80%99s-dream-invading-hollywood-slowly-coming-true|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=October 8, 2008|language=Tagalog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=September 23, 2016|title=Supot short film|url=https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/supot-short-film|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=UK Film Review}}<br>- {{Cite web|last4=School|date=April 25, 2018|title=Premiere: SUPOT by Phil Giordano {{!}} Coming of Age Short Film|url=https://directorsnotes.com/2018/04/25/phil-giordano-supot/ |access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Directors Notes}}<br>- {{Citation|last=Giordano|first=Phil|title=Supot|date=October 8, 2016|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5862400/|type=Short, Drama, Family|others=John Arcilla, Mercedes Cabral, Andrei Fajarito, Kinopi Malbas|access-date=May 26, 2021}}</ref> Cabral has received a selection of accolades, including a World Premieres Film Festival Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award.
==Early life and education== She studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she majored in sculpture at the College of Fine Arts.
==Career== She gained early international recognition in Brillante Mendoza films like ''Serbis (2008) and ''Kinatay (2009). She has successfully bridged independent films with mainstream success, recently starring as the viral kontrabida (villain) Lena Cortez in ''FPJ's Batang Quiapo'' (2023–2024). Cabral has made a significant return to GMA Network, featuring as Melania Sarmiento in the afternoon drama series ''Hating Kapatid'', which premiered on October 13, 2025. Cabral has officially joined the cast of Honor Thy Mother, an upcoming family drama series that marks the historic third collaboration between Philippine media giants ABS-CBN Studios and GMA Network, in partnership with streaming platform Prime Video.
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role |- | 2008 | ''Serbis'' | Merly<ref>{{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Filipina ''Serbis'' actress among Cannes 'red carpet glamour girls'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/25/08/filipina-serbis-actress-among-cannes-red-carpet-glamour-girls|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=May 25, 2008|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Double treat for Mercedes Cabral at the 2009 Cannes|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/08/09/double-treat-mercedes-cabral-2009-cannes|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=May 8, 2009|language=tl, en}}</ref> |- | 2015 | ''Binhi'' | Cynthia |- | rowspan="3"|2016 | ''Oro'' | Linda |- | ''Ma' Rosa'' | Linda |- | ''SUPOT'' | Cora |- | 2017 | ''I'm Drunk, I Love You'' | Carson's friend |- | 2018 | ''Aurora'' | Delia |- | rowspan="2"| 2019 | ''Culion'' | Sano |- | ''Pandanggo sa Hukay'' | Shailmar |- | rowspan="2"|2020 |''Nightshift'' | Nora |- | ''U-Turn'' | Captain Salavador |- | 2023 | ''Apag'' | Chedeng |- | rowspan="3"| 2025 |''Lola Barang'' | |- | ''The Time That Remains'' | Carms |- | ''Fatherland'' | Vice Mayor Gwen |- | rowspan="3"| 2026 | ''Enjoy Your Stay'' | Luz |- | ''Desperada'' | Carol |- | ''Ang Bangkay'' | Miding |}
*''Babae ako'' (short film, 2009) *''Soliloquy'' (2009) *''Panahon na'' (2009) *''Latak'' (2009) *''Karera'' (2009) *''Tigasan'' (2009)<ref>{{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=No more nude scenes for Mercedes Cabral|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/04/09/no-more-nude-scenes-mercedes-cabral|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=July 4, 2009|language=tl, en}}</ref> *''The Rapture of Fe'' (2009) *''Kinatay'' (2009) *''Thirst'' (2009) *''1017: Sa paglaya ng aking salita'' (2009) *''Padyak'' (2009) *''Booking'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Mercedes Cabral flattered by fame|url=http://rp1.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/30/09/mercedes-cabral-flattered-fame|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=January 30, 2009|language=tl, en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080256/http://rp1.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/30/09/mercedes-cabral-flattered-fame|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> *''Loophole'' (2009) *''Chronicle of Wasted Lives'' (2009) *''Shake, Rattle and Roll 12'' (segment "Punerarya", 2010) *''The Night Infinite'' (2010) *''Ang Babae sa Sementeryo'' (2010) *''Gayuma'' (2010)<ref>{{cite news|last=Villasanta|first=Boy|title=Cannes actress Mercedes Cabral bolts out of bold mold|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/03/10/cannes-actress-mercedes-cabral-bolts-out-bold-mold|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=September 4, 2010|language=tl, en}}</ref> *''Si Techie, si Teknoboy, at si Juana B'' (2010) *''Blood Ties'' (2010) *''Garden of Eve'' (segment "Minsan May Isang Puta", 2010)<ref>{{cite news|last=Calderon|first=Ricky|title=Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral stars in three Cinemalaya entries|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/26110/indie-film-actress-mercedes-cabral-stars-in-three-cinemalaya-entries|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=Tagalog|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=July 7, 2010}}</ref> *''Sakit'' (short film, 2010) *''Pilgrim Lovers'' (2011) *''Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me'' (2011) *''The Woman in the Septic Tank'' (2011) *''Liberacion'' (2011) *''Emille Joson's My Second Mom'' (short film, 2012) *''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)<ref>{{cite news|last=Dimaculangan|first=Jocelyn|title=Mercedes Cabral excited about attending Venice filmfest with Nora Aunor and other Thy Womb co-stars|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/35217/mercedes-cabral-excited-about-attending-venice-filmfest-with-nora-aunor-and-other-thy-womb-co-stars|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=August 10, 2012|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Jarloc|first=Glaiza|title=Mercedes Cabral enjoys working with Nora Aunor|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2012/09/28/mercedes-cabral-enjoys-working-nora-aunor-245318|work=SunStar|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=September 28, 2012|language=tl, en}}</ref> *''Imik'' (2012) *''The Healing'' (2012) *''Ang Nawawala'' (2012) *''Captive'' (2012) *''Crossroads'' (2012)<ref>{{cite news|last=Sibonga|first=Glen P.|title=Mercedes Cabral says she will not stop making indie films even if she becomes a success in mainstream movies|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/32078/mercedes-cabral-says-she-will-not-stop-making-indie-films-even-if-she-becomes-a-success-in-mainstream-movies|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=November 26, 2011|language=Tagalog}}</ref> *''Di ingon 'nato'' (2011)<ref>{{cite news|last=Jimenez|first=Jocelyn|title=Mercedes Cabral says winning an acting award isn't her priority|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/31854/mercedes-cabral-says-winning-an-acting-award-isn39t-her-priority|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=Tagalog|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=November 10, 2011}}</ref> *''Dog Show'' (2012) *''Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir'' (2013) *''Bingoleras'' (2013) *''Transit'' (2013) *''Playtime'' (2013) *''Bad Romance'' (2013)<ref>{{cite news|last=Belen|first=Walden Sadiri M.|title=Mercedes Cabral: An Actress By Accident!|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=8471|work=Manila Bulletin|language=tl, en|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> *''Rosita'' (2014) *''Serpent Sword and the Betrayal'' (2014) *''Force of Angel'' (2014) *''The Deadline'' (2014)
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role |- | 2011 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya'' | Myrna |- | rowspan="2" |2012 | ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas'' | Giana <ref>{{cite news|title=Mercedes Cabral penetrates mainstream TV|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/19/11/mercedes-cabral-penetrates-mainstream-tv|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=February 19, 2011|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|title=Mercedes praises Zanjoe for being a gentleman|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/19/11/mercedes-praises-zanjoe-being-gentleman|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=July 19, 2011|language=tl, en}}<br>- {{cite news|last=Buan-Deveza|first=Reyma|title=Mercedes Cabral still hurting over ''Hiyas'' delay?|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/23/12/mercedes-cabral-still-hurting-over-hiyas-delay|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=May 23, 2012|language=tl, en}}</ref> |- | ''Luna Blanca'' | Mariett<ref>{{cite news|last=Pumaloy|first=Rey|title=Mercedes Cabral expresses disappointment over shelved Kapamilya series; finds Nora Aunor very down to earth|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/34120/mercedes-cabral-expresses-disappointment-over-shelved-kapamilya-series-finds-nora-aunor-very-down-to-earth|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=Tagalog|access-date=April 23, 2013|date=May 16, 2012}}</ref> |- | 2012–2013 | ''Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan'' | Kim |- | rowspan="4" | 2013 | ''Bayan Ko'' | Eliza Bauer |- | ''Cassandra: Warrior Angel'' | Camilla / Hunyango |- | ''Katipunan'' | Teresa Magbanua |- | ''Magpakailanman: Lola Putol: The Veronica Martinez Story'' | Helen |- | 2014–2015 | ''Ang Lihim ni Annasandra'' | Saling |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 | ''Karelasyon: Kasambahay'' | Jasmin |- | ''Ningning'' | Evaporada "Eva" Herrera |- | 2016 | ''Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk)'' | Josephine<ref>''Philippine Daily Inquirer'' (June 10, 2016). [http://entertainment.inquirer.net/195906/mercedes-cabral-stars-in-kuwaiti-soap Mercedes Cabral stars in Kuwaiti soap].<br>- ''ABS-CBN News''. (June 9, 2016). [https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/09/16/mercedes-cabral-a-hit-on-kuwaiti-tv Mercedes Cabral a hit on Kuwaiti TV].<br>- Abando, P. (June 12, 2016). [http://www.mb.com.ph/mercedes-cabral-enchants-viewers-in-the-middle-east/ Mercedes Cabral enchants viewers in the Middle East]. ''The Manila Bulletin''.</ref> |- | 2016–2017 | ''The Greatest Love'' | Greta Ramirez / Clarissa Ramirez |- | 2017 | ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' | Aurora Dumaguit |- | 2017–2018 | ''Hanggang Saan'' | Carolina Dela Guerra |- | rowspan="2"| 2018 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bantay Bata'' | Esang |- | ''Ngayon at Kailanman'' | Mia Bartolome |- | rowspan="3" | 2019 | ''The General's Daughter'' | Gabriela "Cinco" Sta. Ana |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: 600 Pesos'' | Jocelyn |- | ''Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken'' | Herself/Lucia Rizal |- | 2020 | ''A Soldier's Heart'' | |- | 2021 | ''Huwag Kang Mangamba'' | Agatha Delos Santos |- | 2022 | ''2 Good 2 Be True'' | Abegail Rosales |- | 2023 | ''ReTox: 2 Be Continued'' | Teresa Baquiran |- | 2023–2025 | ''ASAP'' | Herself / co-host / Performer |- | 2023–2024 | ''FPJ's Batang Quiapo'' | Lena Cortez |- | 2025–2026 | ''Hating Kapatid'' | Melania Sarmiento |- | 2026 |{{Pending series|Honor Thy Mother}} | |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width:99%;" |+ {{sronly|Awards and nominations received by Mercedes Cabral}} |- ! scope="col" style="width:19%;"| Award{{efn|Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.}} ! scope="col" style="width:6%;"| Year{{efn|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}} ! scope="col" style="width:28%;" | Recipient(s) ! scope="col" style="width:32%;" | Category ! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Result ! scope="col" style="width:4%;" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- !scope="rowgroup"|Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival |2013 |''Transit'' |Best Acting Ensemble{{efn|shared with Irma Adlawan, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, and Marc Justine Alvarez}} |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Chuck |date=August 5, 2013 |title=Vilma Santos, Jasmine Curtis-Smith lead 2013 Cinemalaya winners |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/08/05/1054671/vilma-santos-jasmine-curtis-smith-lead-2013-cinemalaya-winners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709122244/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/08/05/1054671/vilma-santos-jasmine-curtis-smith-lead-2013-cinemalaya-winners/amp/ |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=The Philippine Star |language=}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" |Gawad Urian Awards |2011 |''Gayuma'' | rowspan="2" |Best Actress |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2011 |title=Manunuri's Gawad Urian finds a new home in Cinema One |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/1378/manunuri%e2%80%99s-gawad-urian-finds-a-new-home-in-cinema-one |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709123406/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/1378/manunuri%e2%80%99s-gawad-urian-finds-a-new-home-in-cinema-one/amp |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=Inquirer Entertainment |language=}}</ref> |- |2016 |''Da Dog Show'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Full List: Nominees, Gawad Urian 2016 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/133355-nominees-gawad-urian-2016-heneral-luna-honor-thy-father/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709123559/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/133355-nominees-gawad-urian-2016-heneral-luna-honor-thy-father/ |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=Rappler |language=}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup"|Golden Screen Awards |2012 |''Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me'' |Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2012 |title=Indie films rule 9th Golden Screen bets |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/03/09/784947/indie-films-rule-9th-golden-screen-bets |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709123920/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/03/09/784947/indie-films-rule-9th-golden-screen-bets |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=The Philippine Star}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" |Metro Manila Film Festival | rowspan="2" |2016 | rowspan="2" |''Oro'' |Best Supporting Actress |{{nom}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2017 |title=MMFF withdraws FPJ award from 'Oro' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/03/1659134/mmff-withdraws-fpj-award-oro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709124607/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/03/1659134/mmff-withdraws-fpj-award-oro/amp/ |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=The Philippine Star |language=}}</ref> |- |Best Acting Ensemble |{{won}} |- !scope="rowgroup"|Star Awards for Movies |2017 |''Oro'' |Best Supporting Actress |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lago |first=Amanda |date=September 4, 2017 |title=Full List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/181033-pmpc-star-awards-2017-winners/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709124933/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/181033-pmpc-star-awards-2017-winners/ |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=Rappler |language=}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup"|World Premieres Film Festival |2015 |''An Kubo sa Kawayan'' |Best Performance by an Actress |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 28, 2015 |title=2015 World Premieres Film Fest winners revealed: Mercedes Cabral and Ruben Soriquez win top acting honors |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/18486/2015-world-premieres-film-fest-winners-revealed-mercedes-cabral-and-ruben-soriquez-win-top-acting-ho |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709121357/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/18486/2015-world-premieres-film-fest-winners-revealed-mercedes-cabral-and-ruben-soriquez-win-top-acting-ho?s=vk8g5u5m8b0cbirkojml204v54 |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date= |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="4" |Young Critics Circle |2010 |''Biyaheng Lupa'' | rowspan="4" |Best Performance |{{nom}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2016 |''Da Dog Show'' |{{nom}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anarcon |first=James Patrick |date=April 4, 2016 |title=Lou Veloso-starrer Da Dog Show named Best Film by Young Critics Circle |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/23390/lou-veloso-starrerem-da-dog-showem-named-best-film-by-young-critics-circle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709125557/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/23390/lou-veloso-starrerem-da-dog-showem-named-best-film-by-young-critics-circle?s=9dubnp8qifsqulnsq7td865bn5 |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal}}</ref> |- |''An Kubo sa Kawayan'' |{{nom}} |- |2017 |''Ma' Rosa'' |{{nom}} | |}
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