Sarsi Emmanuelle
Sarsi Emmanuelle | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Jennifer Obregon Mitchell November 17, 1966 (age 59) Manila, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 1980–2006; 2026–present |
| Spouse |
Francis Papillero (m. 2018) |
Maria Jennifer Obregon Mitchell (born November 17, 1966), also known by her screen name Sarsi Emmanuelle, is a former dancer and actress in the Philippines. She earned a Best Actress nomination from the Gawad Urian Awards for Boatman.[1]
Career
[edit]Emmanuelle was born in Manila and attended Immaculate Conception Academy of Manila, an exclusive all-girls' school. She was one of the popular Softdrinks Beauties introduced in the 1980s along with Pepsi Paloma and Coca Nicolas.[2] She starred in box-office hit films such as Snake Sisters (1984) directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, Matukso kaya ang Anghel (1984) directed by Leonardo Garcia, Bomba Queen (1985) as Yvonne, directed by Efren C. Piñon, Virgin Forest (1985) directed by Peque Gallaga, and Boatman (1985) directed by Tikoy Aguiluz. She also starred in Mario O'Hara's Bed Sins (1985) with Al Tantay, in Lino Brocka's White Slavery (1985) with Ricky Davao, in Elwood Perez's Silip (1986) with Mark Joseph, and Romy Suzara's Nude City (1986) with Ernie Garcia.
According to entertainment journalist Mario Dumaual, Emmanuelle's entertainment career suffered as a result of her multiple suicide attempts in late 1985.[3] Emmanuelle was later cast by Viva Films in the action drama film Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) alongside Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco and Dindo Fernando.[4]
Her life story featured in the ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2003, where she was portrayed by Aubrey Miles.[5] She played as the adoptive mother of Bea Alonzo in the TV series It Might Be You (2003–2004).
Personal life
[edit]Emmanuelle was born to an American father; she had intended to move to the United States at the request of her father when offers were made to cast her in films and television programs.[4]
In late 1985, Emmanuelle attempted to commit suicide multiple times.[3][6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brown Emmanuelle | |
| 1984 | Snake Sisters | |
| Naked Island | Cresencia | |
| Matukso Kaya Ang Anghel | Laura | |
| Diegong Bayong | Meg | |
| 1985 | Virgin Forest | Chayong |
| Silip | Selda | |
| Bomba Queen | Yvonne | |
| Room 69 | Cora | |
| Boatman | Gigi | |
| White Slavery | Joy | |
| Beware: Bed Sins | Carla | |
| 1986 | Nude City | Elvira |
| Clarizza | ||
| Gabi Na, Kumander | Geraldine | |
| 1987 | Laruang Putik | |
| 1988 | Nakausap Ko ang Birhen | |
| 2002 | Alyas Bomba Queen | Myrna |
| 2006 | Raket ni Nanay | Mimosa |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tsubibo episode |
| 2003 | Volleyball episode | |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Guadalupe "Lupe" San Carlos |
| 2026 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Sarsi (cameo) |
| Sigabo | Priscilla |
References
[edit]- 1 2 San Diego, Bayani Jr. (March 17, 2018). "Sarsi Emmanuelle: From bombshell to bride". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ↑ "Whatever happened to Sarsi Emmanuelle?". The Philippine STAR.
- 1 2 Dumaual, Mario V. (September 10, 1986). "Rigodon". National Midweek. Vol. 1, no. 34. Lagda Publishing Inc. p. 36.
Sarsi's star dimmed late last year after figuring in several suicide attempts.
- 1 2 Villasanta, Julianito V. (September 24, 1986). "Surviving". National Midweek. Vol. 1, no. 35. Lagda Publishing Inc. p. 31.
She [Sarsi Emmanuelle] will be given another start by Viva Films, with which she still has an unfulfilled one-picture agreement signed a year or so ago[...]
- ↑ "Aubrey, gaganap bilang Sarsi Emmanuelle sa MMK". Pilipino Star Ngayon.
- ↑ Salterio, Leah (August 6, 2003). "Whatever happened to Sarsi Emmanuelle?". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
During her absence [in the early '90s], she [Sarsi Emmanuelle] even figured into a headline-grabbing suicide attempt.
