Meryll Soriano Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame, professionally known as Meryll Soriano, is a Filipino actress celebrated for her compelling performances in film and television that blend drama, comedy, and raw emotion.

Emerging as a child star in the early 1990s under the wing of her aunt, the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, she has built a career marked by versatility, earning accolades like Best Actress at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for roles in Donor and Room Boy.

With over three decades in the industry, Soriano’s work resonates through her ability to portray complex characters, from resilient mothers to fierce antagonists, solidifying her place among the Philippines’ most respected talents.

Profile

• Full Name: Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame
• Stage Name: Meryll Soriano
• Born: 9 December, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.60m
• Parents: Willie Revillame and Maria Victoria “Bec-Bec” Soriano
• Siblings: Juamee, Marimonte, Kei, and Ken
• Spouse: Bernard Palanca (m. 2006–2015)
• Partner: Joem Bascon
• Children: Elijah Pineda and Sebastien “Baby Gido” Bascon
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame, was born on December 9, 1982, in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines, to television host and actor Willie Revillame and producer Maria Victoria “Bec-Bec” Soriano.

She shares half-siblings Juamee and Marimonte from her father’s side, and Kei and Ken from her mother’s subsequent relationship.

Details on her formal education remain private, though her early immersion in show business through family connections laid the groundwork for her career.

She is of Filipino ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Meryll Soriano launched her career as a child performer in 1986, appearing in the comedy film John en Marsha ’86: TNT sa Amerika alongside her family, credited initially as Meryll Revillame.

By the early 1990s, she gained traction in “The Maricel Soriano Drama Special,” produced by her mother and starring her aunt Maricel, marking her shift to dramatic roles.

Her early film work included Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1996) with Judy Ann Santos and Computer Kombat (1997) opposite Aiza Seguerra, while television brought recurring spots on sitcoms like Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis (1997–2001).

These roles honed her skills, earning initial notice for her natural screen presence and emotional depth in youth-oriented stories.

Soriano’s breakthrough arrived in independent cinema, where she claimed the Best Actress award at the 1st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for Room Boy (2005), followed by Best Supporting Actress at the 30th Gawad Urian for Rotonda (2007).

Transitioning between networks, she tackled lead roles in ABS-CBN’s Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (2001–2003) and GMA’s Marina (2004) as a mermaid, then Super Inggo (2006–2007).

Her 2010 triumph with Donor—winning Best Actress at Cinemalaya, Brussels International Independent Film Festival, and the Ani ng Dangal Award—highlighted her producer ambitions and dramatic range, while Honor Thy Father (2015) brought Gawad PASADO and Gawad Tanglaw honors for supporting work.

Meryll Soriano delivers standout turns in John Denver Trending (2019), a viral hit blending grief and redemption, and Lola Igna (2019), showcasing her comedic timing.

She anchors family dynamics in Lolo and the Kid (2024) and explores resilience in Sunshine (2024), while television staples like La Luna Sangre (2017–2018) as the villainous Greta and The Iron Heart (2022–2023) affirm her antagonist prowess.

Her influence spans mentoring young actors and advocating for mental health in the industry, with projects like Love At First Spike (2025) extending her legacy of heartfelt storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meryllsoriano_official
• Facebook Handle: Meryll Soriano
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Meryll Soriano wed actor Bernard Palanca on September 8, 2006, welcoming son Elijah Pineda on August 27, 2007, before their marriage ended in annulment in 2015 amid personal struggles.

She shares a second child, Sebastien “Baby Gido” Bascon, born December 31, 2020, with longtime partner Joem Bascon, whom she first dated in 2008, parted ways temporarily, and reunited with in 2019 for a blended family dynamic.

Filmography

• John en Marsha ’86: TNT sa Amerika (1986)
• Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1996)
• Computer Kombat (1997)
• Room Boy (2005)
• Rotonda (2007)
• Donor (2010)
• Honor Thy Father (2015)
• John Denver Trending (2019)
• Lola Igna (2019)
• Lolo and the Kid (2024)
• Sunshine (2024)

Net Worth

Meryll Soriano has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Her fortune builds from lead film salaries, television contracts across GMA and ABS-CBN, and production credits on indie hits like Donor, supplemented by endorsements and family media ventures.