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Maricel reminisces about working on “Linlang,” “Lavender Fields”

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736298130176Maricel reminisces about working on “Linlang,” “Lavender Fields” -.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><p>And just like that, we’re now in 2025. While we’re now looking forward to seeing what this brand-new year has in store for us and to fulfilling our plans and goals, let us not forget the happy memories and valuable life lessons that the previous year brought us. </p><p>Thus, in the latest video uploaded on her YouTube channel, “<a href="http://abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lavender Fields</u></strong></a>” star Maricel Soriano reminisced on some of the highlights of her 2024, as well as reflected on the most important lesson that it taught her and the things she wishes to happen for her and the people around her this year. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1242" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/po-5eC2fpLU" title="MGA NATUTUNAN KO LAST YEAR! I Maricel Soriano" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>She began by looking back on her unforgettable experiences while working on the two teleseryes she starred in—“<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/linlang2023/articles-news/review-forgiveness-truth-dominate-linlangs-ang-sagarang-finale-22570" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Linlang</u></strong></a>” and “<a href="http://abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/lavenderfields" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lavender Fields</u></strong></a>.” For “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/linlang2023/articles-videos/10-scorching-taray-moments-of-maricel-soriano-in-linlang-the-teleserye-version-22536" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Linlang</u></strong></a>,” she recalled being so nervous for her co-star Kim Chiu in one of their intense scenes together, wherein she had to pull her hair and slap her on both cheeks hard. It was that scene wherein Amelia ragefully attacked Kim’s character Juliana after she caught her and her son, Alex (JM de Guzman), in the act of being intimate with each other. </p><div><br/></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=AA8kwQ9YSQ6xd4-c&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><div><br/></div><p>That certain scene might be challenging to execute since she hurt Kim for real, but she found the outcome satisfying as they’re able to pull it off excellently. She recalled immediately giving Kim a hug and telling her that she had to do it for real in order for the viewers to feel the scene and their emotions.  </p><p>When it comes to “Lavender Fields,” the Diamond Star was asked by her team regarding her interesting discoveries about her co-stars. She started with Jodi Sta. Maria, to whom she’s all praises because of how great an actress she is and how impressed she is of her for applying everything that she had advised her.  </p><div><br/></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABOENZZdAkeEE9y0&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><div><br/></div><p>With regard to Jericho Rosales, Maricel conveyed that she never had a dull moment with him as he never failed to bring good vibes and laughter wherever he is, especially on the set of “Lavender Fields.” Meanwhile, she seems to be always going on a trip down memory lane every time she’s with Jolina Magdangal, with whom she got to work with for several instances in the past, as they usually reminisce on the fondest memories they had together.  </p><p>On the other hand, it’s her first time working with Janine Gutierrez, whom she described as “built-in” since she’s already a complete package. Aside from being totally amazed by her acting prowess, Maricel is also mesmerized by how beautiful, tall, sexy, and pleasant Janine also is. </p><div><br/></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABQYpQgBymlAW1HO&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><div><br/></div><p>The award-winning actress also talked about her fellow veterans Edu Manzano and Albert Martinez, whom she both regarded as “very professional.” She recounted actually telling Edu, who—in case you missed it—was her former husband, about it but the latter found it hard to believe her at first. </p><p>Aside from doing teleseryes, Maricel also got busy shooting a slew of videos for her YouTube channel, which she truly enjoys. </p><p>“Pinagkakaabalahan ko [‘to] kasi gusto ko sana kahit sa pamamagitan ng YouTube, makasama nila ako dahil hindi nila ako palaging nakikita,” she said, adding that she’s also not fond of going out as she usually stays at home doing crochet. </p><p>When quizzed about her top three favorites among the videos that they published in the past year, Maricel shared that it would be the episodes with her beloved family, their refrigerator raids in the celebrity homes they visited, and her interviews with her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/watch-ex-lovers-maricel-soriano-and-edu-manzanos-lunch-date-reunion-19684" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>ex-husband Edu</u></strong></a> and favorite on-screen partner, Cesar Montano.  </p><p>She also enjoyed her reunions with senior actresses Matutina, Nova Villa, and Nora Aunor, as well as her conversations with some of the young stars that she got to work with in the recent projects that she did.  </p><p>Maricel then recalled her unforgettable encounters with Judy Ann Santos and Megastar Sharon Cuneta at the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/12/15/kilig-laughter-inspiration-fill-abs-cbn-christmas-special-2024-1257" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>2024 ABS-CBN Christmas Special</u></strong></a> last December, in which she also had a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/12/16/photos-lavender-fields-cast-serves-smiles-kilig-backstage-at-the-abs-cbn-christmas-special-2024-2226" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>lighthearted moment with her “Lavender Fields” co-stars Janine and Jericho</u></strong></a> that was caught on camera. Since both Echo and Janine are tall, the Diamond Star asked for an apple box to stand on so that they would be somehow on the same height, to which Echo poked fun at.  </p><p>With everything that happened to her in 2024, Maricel divulged that her biggest takeaway was genuine love, which she defined as having respect, affection, and trust. She expounded, “Nabigyan ko nga ng puwang ang salitang love kasi hindi naman para sa lovers lang ‘yang love, ‘di ba? Pwede sa pamilya mo, mga kaibigan mo, kasamahan mo sa trabaho. Na-appreciate ko ‘yong love for the first time and for the longest time. Na-appreciate ko ‘yong tinatawag na love ulit pero in a different way.” </p><p>Meanwhile, when it comes to what she looks forward to in 2025, she conveyed her enthusiasm to work more after getting inspired by the movies that she watched, particularly the ones included in the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. At the same time, she also desires to do a movie once a striking story will be offered to her. </p><p>And lastly, if there’s one thing she wishes for herself, Maricel implied that it’s probably for her to have more patience. While it’s something that she used to not have, she’s delighted and proud that she is able to develop it in the past year, along with deeper understanding or discernment. </p><p>She capped off the video by reminding everyone to always be grateful every time God wakes us up and gives us another day to live and fulfill our purpose, as well as greeting everyone “a Happy New Year.” </p>

<p>Maricel Soriano looks back on her unforgettable experiences while working on the two teleseryes she starred in—“Linlang” and “Lavender Fields.”</p>

Maricel Soriano looks back on her unforgettable experiences while working on the two teleseryes she starred in—“Linlang” and “Lavender Fields.”