Mercedes Cabral
Biography
Mercedes Cabral is a Filipino actress born on August 10, 1986. She is known for her work in Philippine arthouse and independent films, particularly those directed by Brillante Mendoza. Her notable films include Serbis, Kinatay, Captive, and Thy Womb. She has also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst, directed by Park Chan-wook. In addition to her film work, Cabral has appeared in the 2016 short film SUPOT by Phil Giordano, which won an award. In 2021, she appeared in Huwag Kang Mangamba, a role in which she played the main antagonist Agatha, a wicked stepmother of Joy, played by Francine Diaz.
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100 titles- Desperada (2026) as Carla
- The Embalmer (2026) as Nana Miding
- Enjoy Your Stay (2026) as Luz
- The Time That Remains (2025) as Carms
- The Secret of Maria Makinang (2025) as Dolores
- The Last Beergin (2025) as Hilo's Wife
- Lola Barang (2025)
- Fatherland (2025)
- Salitan (2024) as (voice)
- Moneyslapper (2024) as Precious
- Talahib (2024) as Flor
- What You Did (2024) as Liza Espiritu
- 3 Days 2 Nights in Poblacion (2024) as Herself
- Batang Quiapo (2023) as Lena Cortez
- Erotica Manila (2023) as Beatriz
- La Querida (2023) as Connie
- Kahalili (2023) as Mari
- TILT (2023)
- Subscribe (2023) as Liza
- ReTox: 2 Be Continued (2023) as Abby Rosales
- Feast (2023) as Chedeng
- 2 Good 2 Be True (2022) as Abby Rosales
- Tahan (2022) as Female Client
- The Backride (2022)
- Huwag Kang Mangamba (2021) as Agatha
- Whether the Weather Is Fine (2021) as Armida
- Dune Dreams (2021) as Lani
- Woman in the Woods (2021) as Magayo
- Nightshift (2020)
- U-Turn (2020) as Captain Salvador
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) (2019) as Lucia
- Kiss (2019)
- Culion (2019)
- Pandanggo sa Hukay (2019)
- Aurora (2018) as Delia
- Nik-Nik (2018) as Teacher Anna
- Swipe (2017)
- I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017) as Carson’s Friend
- Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig (2017)
- Supot (2016) as Corazon
- Best. Partee. Ever. (2016)
- Oro (2016) as Linda
- Ma' Rosa (2016) as Linda
- Singing in Graveyards (2016) as Mercedes
- Mga Kwentong Tsubibo (2015)
- The House by the Bamboo Grove (2015) as Michelle
- Rosita (2015) as Rosita
- Binhi: The Seed (2015) as Cynthia
- Anatomy of Love (2015)
- Beast (2015)
- Da Dog Show (2015) as Celia
- Red (2014) as Mai
- Soap Opera (2014)
- Cassandra: Warrior Angel (2013) as Camilla/Hunyango
- Playtime (2013) as The House Worker
- Katipunan (2013) as Teresa
- Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (2013) as Ahnha the Adulteress
- Transit (2013) as Tina
- Badil (2013)
- Bingoleras (2013)
- Bad Romance (2013) as Andrea Maglalang
- Possession (2013)
- Hiyas (2012) as Giana
- Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan (2012) as Kim
- Thy Womb (2012) as Ayesha
- Captive (2012) as Emma Policarpio
- Biktima (2012)
- Vow of Silence (2012)
- Limang Dipang Tao (2012) as Geraldine
- The Healing (2012) as Kell
- Aberya (2012)
- Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay (2012) as Special Appearance
- What Isn't There (2012) as Simone Sales
- Mater Dolorosa (2012) as Arlene
- Ad Ignorantiam (2012)
- Colossal (2012) as Woman
- The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro (2012) as Phoemela Barracuda
- Pilgrim Lovers (2011)
- Liberation (2011)
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (2011) as Mila / Mercedes Cabral
- Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011) as Jenny
- Not Like Us (2011) as Yenna
- Garden of Eve (2011)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 (2010) as Pregnant Woman (segment "Punerarya")
- Si Techie, si Teknoboy, at si Juana B (2010) as Techie
- Funerary (2010) as Pregnant Woman
- The Night Infinite (2010)
- Blood Ties (2010)
- Thirst (2009) as Evelyn
- Panahon Na (2009)
- Butas (2009) as Amanda
- The Rapture of Fe (2009) as Gie
- The Execution of P (2009) as Cecille
- Booking (2009)
- Soliloquy (2009)
- Ante (2009)
- Padyak (2009) as Evelyn
- Serbis (2008) as Merly
- Honor Thy Mother
- The Deadline as Melissa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mercedes Cabral best known for?
Mercedes Cabral is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Desperada (2026), The Embalmer (2026), Salitan (2024), Batang Quiapo (2023).
When and where was Mercedes Cabral born?
Mercedes Cabral was born on August 10, 1986 in Manila, Philippines.
How many credits does Mercedes Cabral have?
Mercedes Cabral has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.
What is Mercedes Cabral's background in cinema and television?
Mercedes Cabral is a Filipino actress born on August 10, 1986. She is known for her work in Philippine arthouse and independent films, particularly those directed by Brillante Mendoza. Her notable films include Serbis, Kinatay, Captive, and Thy Womb. She has also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst, directed by Pa...