Maricel Morales
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March 5, 1976
affiliationsKambilan (local party; 2018–2019)
PAK/ABE (local party; 2012–2016)
Lakas–Kampi (until 2012)
(Mayor of Mabalacat City; 1995–2013)
Maricel Morales | |
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 Morales during the 20th City Council | |
| Member of Angeles City Council | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
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| Born | Maricel Gomez Morales March 5, 1976 Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Party | Independent (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Kambilan (local party; 2018–2019) PAK/ABE (local party; 2012–2016) Lakas–Kampi (until 2012) |
| Relations | Marino "Boking" Morales (Uncle) (Mayor of Mabalacat City; 1995–2013) |
| Alma mater | Angeles University Foundation |
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| Website | boommmarang |
| Nickname | Marang |
Maricel "Marang" Morales-Agoncillo (Tagalog: [maɾiˈsɛl moˈɾales aɡonˈsilo]; born March 5, 1976), is a Filipino actress, beauty queen and politician, who has served as a member of the Angeles City Council since 2025, after winning in the 2025 local elections, securing another term as councilor, after a six years hiatus.[2]
Beauty Pageant
Morales rose to fame in the 1990s as a beauty queen and actress. She was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas in 1995, representing the Philippines in Miss Asia-Pacific, where she placed among the Top 12 Semi-finalist. In 2001, she represents the country again now in the Mrs. World Pageant, earning the first runner-up title.[3][4]
Entertainment Industry
Morales appeared in various films during the 1990s and early 2000s, including Brat Pack (1994), Virgin Island (1997), Tapatan ng Tapang (1997), Talahib at Rosas 2 (1999), D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above (1999), 100 Tula para kay Elisa (2013), Amnesia Love (2018), and Sunny (2024).
Political Career (Councilor 2007–2016, 2025–present)
Morales transitioned into politics, serving as a councilor in Angeles City. She was first elected to the city council in 2007 and served for three consecutive terms, completing her tenure in 2016.[5] In 2019 Angeles City local elections she runs as Vice Mayor but lost to Vicky Vega.[6][7]
After six years hiatus from politics, Morales made a political comeback in the 2025 Angeles City local elections.[8] She filed her Certificate of Candidacy for councilor as an Independent in October 2024, signaling her intent to re-enter the political arena.[9] During the May 2025 elections, Morales successfully won a seat as a councilor securing 69,853 of total votes, she assumed office on June 30, 2025.[2]