Snooky Serna
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Snooky Serna (born Milagros Ocampo Serna on April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Being the daughter of actors Von Serna and Mila Ocampo, she started acting early in life via her 1970 landmark debut Wanted: Perfect Mother, where she immediately captured the hearts of Filipino audience as a cute, sweet and smart-talking four-year old. That same year she earned her first acting nomination from FAMAS Awards as Best Child Performer for the film My Little Angel.
Trained by acclaimed director and National Artist, Lino Brocka, Snooky showed promise as dramatic actress and later proved to be a fine one. In 1972, she won her first FAMAS Award as Best Child Actress for the film 'Sana Mahalin Mo Ako'.
Beautiful and fair, in her teens, she was launched as one of the original Regal Babies (promotional term coined for group of teen movie stars under contract with Filipino film production giant Regal Films) and groomed as a leading actress in various loveteam-inspired flicks with then heartthrobs Gabby Concepcion and Albert Martinez. She also starred in more daring films like Strangers in Paradise, Experience, Bata Pa Si Sabel, and Teenage Marriage.
Often pitted against then-rival Maricel Soriano, she made numerous blockbuster movies with her in the 80's like Underage, Schoolgirls, Story of Three Loves and Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday, among others. She also had her share of TV shows including the weekly musical variety 'Always Snooky' and weekly drama feature on 'Regal Drama Presents: Snooky' in ABS-CBN Channle 2.
As a mature actress, she tackled roles which earned acting nominations from various award giving bodies. She was brilliant in Kapag Napagod Ang Puso with Christopher de Leon and Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home - official Philippine entry to the 1995 Oscars) but unfortunately was snubbed during awards night. Her other major films include Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Hahamakin ang Lahat with Vilma Santos, the fantasy films Blusang Itim, Rosa Mistica, and Madonna: Ang Babaing Ahas. It was with Koronang Itim, that she finally won Best Lead Actress trophy. She has starred in almost seventy (70) films. Box-office-wise though, her films were not consistent. The press was often cruel to her.
Riddled by both personal problems and issues with her film studio, including her bout with anorexia nervosa, Snooky was prodded to concentrate on family and motherhood in the late 90's. Upon her comeback, her works mostly concentrated on TV. Initially, she had a short stint as a newscaster and as host for IBC-13's magazine show 'Travel and Trade'. More recently, she's been in various top-rating soap operas in rival stations GMA Network and ABS-CBN, notably Marina, Captain Barbell and Habang Kapiling Ka where she again was awarded a best actress trophy for TV drama performance from PMPC in 2003. Her recent films include Anak Ka Ng Tatay Mo, Captain Barbell and the still unreleased Bituin, Buwan at Araw with Nora Aunor.
She was married to actor/model Ricardo Cepeda for over 12 years, but fell out of marriage which was annulled in January 2006. They have two daughters, Sam and Saatchi.
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[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
- 2006 - Captain Barbell (TV Series-GMA-7) .... as Mrs. B
- 2006 - Jeepney - music video of #1 hit by Kala featuring Snooky Serna
- 2005 - Maalaala Mo Kaya - 'Mariposang Dagat' (Anniversary Episode aired May 12-ABS-CBN-2).... as Magdalena
- 2005 - Extra Challenge - ':'Lagalag sa Hong Kong' aired July 1-9 GMA-7 w/ daughter Sam
- 2004 - Snooky Serna: In Persona - Cinema One featured personality, interviewed by Roderick Pulate
- 2004 - Marina (TV Series-ABS-CBN-2) .... as Esther Sto. Domingo
- 2003 - Habang Kapiling Ka (TV Series-GMA-7) .... as Olivia
- 2003 - Magpakailanman - 'Life Story of Snooky'(Episode-GMA-7).... portrayed by Angelika de la Cruz
- 2003 - Magpakailanman - 'Mga Mata ???' (TV Episode-GMA-7) ... as
- 2002 - Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (TV Series-ABS-CBN-2).... as Maida Ventaspejo
- 2001 - Travel & Trade (Weekly Magazine Show-IBC-13).... host
- 2000 - Express Balita (Main Afternoon Newscast-IBC-13) .... news anchor
- 1997 - Mula Sa Puso (TV Series-ABS-CBN-2).... as Criselda Pereira
- 1989-92 - Regal Drama Presents: Snooky (Weekly Drama Anthology-ABS-CBN-2) .... varied roles
- 1987-89 - Always, Snooky (Musical Variety Show ABS-CBN-2) .... host/performer
- 198?-8? - Teentime With Snooky and Albert ... host/performer
[edit] Film
- 2004 - Anak Ka Ng Tatay Mo .... as
- 2003 - Captain Barbell .... as Belen
- 2001 - Marital Rape
- 1997 - Paano Kung Wala Ka Na
- 1995 - Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home).... as Clarita
- 1994 - Koronang Itim .... as
- 1994 - Machete 2 .... as Lai
- 19?? - Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita?
- 1992 - Lacson, Batas ng Navotas
- 1991 - Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntilupa .... as Stella
- 1991 - Madonna, Ang Babaeng Ahas .... as Melinda/Madonna
- 1990 - Hahamakin Ang Lahat (All Be Damned) .... as
- 1990 - Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
- 19?? - Basag ang Pula – Ace Vergel
- 1989 - Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan .... as Agnes
- 19?? - Anak ni Zuma – w/ Max Laurel
- 19?? - Lilac
- 1989 - Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig
- 19?? - Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw (w/ Gabby Concepcion & cameo appearance by Vilma Santos)
- 1988 - Rosa Mistica .... as Roselyn/Rosa/Rosing/Rosanna
- 1988 - Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo
- 1988 - Stupid Cupid
- 1988 - Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? .... as Merriam
- 1987 - Kapag Napagod Ang Puso ....
- 1987 - Bakit Iisa Ang Pag-Ibig?
- 1987 - Forward March .... as Kristie
- 19?? - Story of Three Loves
- 1986 - Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
- 1986 - The Graduates
- 1986 - Payaso (aka The Clown)
- 1986 - Blusang Itim .... as Jessa
- 1986 - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
- 1985 - Zuma .... as Galema
- 1985 - Ride on Baby
- 19?? - Where Love Has Gone
- 198? - Miracle of Love
- 1984 - Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday
- 1984 - Teenage Marriage
- 1984 - Dear Mama
- 1984 - Don't Cry For Me Papa
- 1984 - Daddy's Little Darling
- 1983 - Experience
- 1983 - Stranger in Paradise
- 1983 - Hello, Young Lovers
- 1983 - Daddy Knows Best
- 1983 - To Mama With Love
- 1982 - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- 1982 - Schoolgirls
- 1982 - Mother Dear
- 1982 - My Heart Belongs to Daddy
- 1981 - Age Doesn't Matter
- 1981 - Bata Pa Si Sabel .... as Sabel
- 1980 - Underage .... as Corazon
- 1977 - Tahan Na, Empoy, Tahan (aka Stop Crying Little Boy)
- 1973 - Gigi .... as Snooky
- 1973 - Lalaki...Kasalanan Mo
- 1972 - Mahalin Mo Sana Ako
- 1972 - Isinilang Ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
- 1971 - My Heart Belongs to Daddy
- 1971 - I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
- 1970 - Sweethearts (w/ Vilma Santos)
- 1970 - My Little Angel
- 1970 - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- 1970 - Wanted: Perfect Mother
[edit] Awards
| Year | Film or TV Title | Award | Category | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka (TV) | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress in a TV series | TV |
| 1994 | Koronang Itim | FAMAS | Best Performance by Lead Actress | Film |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Ang Lahat | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Performance by Supporting Actress | Film |
| 1972 | Sana Mahalin Mo Ako | FAMAS | Best Child Performer | Film |
[edit] Nominations for Film
| Year | Film | Body | Nomination | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Anak Ka Ng Tatay Mo | Manila Fim Festival | Lead Actress | loss to Nora Aunor (Naglalayag) |
| 2003 | Captain Barbell | Metro Manila Film Festival | Supporting Actress | - |
| 1995 | Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Harvest Home) | Film Academy of the Phil.; FAMAS; People's Choice | Lead Actress | loss to Nora Aunor |
| 1994 | Koronang Itim | FAMAS | Lead Actress | WON |
| 1991 | Madonna, Ang Babaing Ahas | ??? | Lead Actress | - |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Ang Lahat | PMPC Star Awards, FAMAS | Supporting Actress | WON at Star Awards |
| 1989 | Aabot Hanggang Sukdulan | FAMAS | Lead Actress | - |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod Ang Puso | Urian; PMPC Star; FAMAS; FAP | Lead Actress | - |
| 1987 | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? |
| 1986 | Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | ??? | Supporting Actress | - |
| 1973 | Gigi | FAMAS | Child Performer | loss to Jingle |
| 1972 | Sana Mahalin Mo Ako | FAMAS | Child Performer | WON |
| 1970 | My Little Angel | FAMAS | Child Performer | loss to Roderick Paulate |
[edit] Nominations for TV
| Year | TV Show | Body | Nomination | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress in a TV series | won |
| 1990 | Regal Drama Presents: Snooky | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress in a TV series or anthology | - |
| 1989 | Regal Drama Presents: Snooky | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress in a TV series or anthology | - |
| 1988 | Always, Snooky | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Musical Variety Show Host | loss to Vilma Santos |
| 1987 | Always, Snooky | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Musical Variety Show Host | loss to Vilma Santos & Nora Aunor |
[edit] Commercial Advertisements
1995 Colgate with daughter Sam TV
1990 Women of de Leon Print
