| Birth name | Marissa Sue Mera Prado |
|---|---|
| Birth date | May 18, 1981 |
| Death date | April 14, 2026 (aged 44) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006[1]–2026 |
| Education | University of the Philippines Los Baños (AB)[1] |
Marissa Sue Mera Prado[2] (May 18, 1981 – April 14, 2026) was a Filipino actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as Oro and Barber's Tales (both in 2013), among other roles in film, television, and theatre.[1]
Early life and education
Marissa Sue Mera Prado was born on May 18, 1981,[3] to Corazon Mera and was among five siblings.[2] She finished high school in 1998 at the Quezon City Science High School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts, majoring in theatre at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.[1][4][5]
Career and death
Prado began her career in 2006.[3] She is the first appearance of Abadeha Neo-Ethnic Rock Cinderella, named character Abadeha in 2007.[6] She died on April 14, 2026, from cardiac arrest at the age of 44.[7] Public viewing of her cremation remains took place from April 17 to 20 at the Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium in Quezon City and inurned on April 26 at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.[8][2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Abadeha Neo-Ethnic Rock Cinderella | Abadeha (credited as Marissa Sue Prado) |
| 2008 | No Way Out | Gina |
| 2009 | Manila Skies | Diana |
| 2011 | Thelma | Marie |
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Concha |
| 2013 | Barber's Tales | Rosa |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (Segment: "Flight 666") | Norma |
| 2018 | Rainbow's Sunset | Nena |
| Aurora | Mrs. Amado | |
| 2019 | Dagsin | Grace |
| 2023 | GomBurZa | Teodora Alonso Realonda |
| 2024 | Your Mother's Son | Sara |
| How to Slay a Nepo Baby[9] | ||
| 2025 | Elsewhere at Night (Ailleurs la nuit) | |
| Quezon | Ana Ricardo (Last film appearance) |
Television / digital series
Online series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gameboys | Leila Lazaro |
References
- ^ Barros Sanchez, Seymour (December 6, 2014), "Sue Prado goes back to her roots", Manila Standard, archived February 11, 2017 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved February 10, 2017
- ^ "Sue Prado's cause of death revealed by family". PEP.ph. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 17, 2026). "Remembering Sue Prado: A look back on her notable performance in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ^ Basina, Carby Rose (April 16, 2026). "Who was Sue Prado? What you need to know about the late indie film actress". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Nikko Miguel (April 17, 2026). "Sue Prado’s now-viral yearbook profile brims with wisdom, humility". Radar. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ^ "Filipino Cinderella film screens in West Hollywood". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. September 26, 2007. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ^ "Sue Prado's sister reveals actress' cause of death". GMA News Online. April 20, 2026. Archived April 20, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ^ "Sue Prado, ihahatid na sa kanyang huling hantungan sa April 26" [Sue Prado to be delivered to her final destination on April 26]. PEP. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. April 24, 2026. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ^ Cerezo, Anna (July 30, 2024). "'How to Slay a Nepo Baby' holds red carpet with a cause". News.ABS-CBN.com. Archived August 5, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
External links
- Sue Prado at IMDb