In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sumayao and the surname or paternal family name is Serna.
Snooky Serna
Born
Maria Milagros Sumayao Serna
(1966-04-04) April 4, 1966 (age 58)
Other names
Cookie, Kukay, Brooke Shields of the Philippines, Queen of Fantasy Movies, the Eternal Star
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1970–present
Spouse
Ricardo Cepeda
(m. 1992; ann. 2006)
Children
2 daughters
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna[1] (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipino actress. Regarded as the “Eternal Star” by the local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica.[2]
With a career spanning over five decades,[3] Serna is regarded as one of the Filipina actresses with the most beautiful faces and one of the most respected actresses of her generation.[4] At the age of 3, she made her debut in the film Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970) and earned her further recognitions as a child actress.[5] Launched as one of the original "Regal Babies", she became one of tinseltown's most bankable leading dramatic actresses in the 1980s.[6] She attained commercial peak after top billing the career-defining fantasy-romance film Blusang Itim, which became one of the biggest box-office successes of 80s decade.[7]
Serna has since received countless accolades in local and international scene. She notably won two awards for "Best Actress" and "Jury Award" at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York City, becoming the first Filipino actor to win two major awards at the film festival.[8] She is also a recipient of three FAMAS Awards and three PMPC Star Awards for Movies, including several nominations from Gawad Urian Awards and FAP Awards.
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^"Snooky Serna: "I don't think there will be another Snooky or another Dina or Sharon"". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
^"Snooky Serna, ipagdiriwang ang 50th anniversary sa showbiz ngayong 2019". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
^"Snooky Serna's secret: Shinagawa premium services". Lifestyle.INQ. May 7, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
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^"Snooky Serna: "I don't think there will be another Snooky or another Dina or Sharon"". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
^Torre, Nestor U. (May 24, 2011). "New back story clutters up TV version of 'Blusang Itim'". Retrieved July 13, 2023.
^"Snooky Serna wins 2 major awards in New York". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
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