Martha Cecilia


Martha Cecilia was a Filipino writer of Tagalog romance pocketbook novels. She was the author of best selling novel series Kristine and Sweetheart. Many of her novels were serialized by ABS-CBN under Precious Hearts Romances Presents.

Personal life

Maribeth dela Cruz or popularly known as Martha Cecilia was born on May 13, 1953, in the city of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.
She was a commerce graduate from the University of the East, Manila and said to have finished in Conchitina Bernardo’s Karilagan Finishing School in Sta. Mesa.
Martha Cecilia had 4 children, Jose Paolo, Marta Cecilia, Nina Martinne and Juan Miguel.
Martha Cecilia succumbed to cancer on December 8, 2014.

Career

Martha Cecilia's writing career was inspired after her meeting with Tagalog novelist Olga Medina. Her first work 'Akin Ka Noon, Ngayon at Magpakailanman' was published in 1997 by Precious Pages Corp. under its subsidiary Precious Hearts Romances.
She had written more than a hundred novels under different titles for Precious Hearts Romance like 'GEMS', 'My Love, My Hero', 'My Lovely Bride', 'PHR Classics', 'All Time Favorites', 'Sweetheart' and her much acclaimed series 'Kristine'.

Television

Martha Cecilia had written novels which were later adapted to TV series which includes the gold medal awardee Impostor for Best Telenovela Category in International Emmy Awards.
Air DateBookPrecious Hearts Romances PresentsCast
December 7, 2009 - January 29, 2010Sweetheart 8: My Cheating HeartMy Cheating HeartCristine Reyes, Jake Cuenca, Bangs Garcia, Tom Rodriguez
May 17, 2010 – September 17, 2010ImpostorImpostorSam Milby, Maja Salvador, Melai Cantiveros
July 12, 2010 - August 13, 2010Midnight Phantom Midnight PhantomRafael Rosell, Denise Laurel, Ina Raymundo
September 20, 2010 – February 11, 2011DominicAlynaShaina Magdayao, Jason Abalos, Sid Lucero
August 16, 2010 – February 11, 2011Kristine SeriesKristineCristine Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Rafael Rosell, Denise Laurel
January 23, 2012 - May 4, 2012PangakoLumayo Ka Man Sa AkinMaja Salvador, Jason Abalos, Patrick Garcia
February 15, 2010 - February 26, 2010The Substitute BrideThe Substitute BrideRafael Rosell, Paw Diaz, Carla Humphries
March 1, 2010 - March 12, 2010You're Mine, Only MineYou're Mine, Only MineDenise Laurel, Will Devaughn, Rey "PJ" Abellana
April 30, 2018 - October 12, 2018El ParaisoAraw GabiJM de Guzman, Barbie Imperial, RK Bagatsing

Kristine Series

  • The Devil's Kiss
  • Ang Sisiw at Ang Agila
  • Dahil Ikaw
  • Jewel, Black Diamond
  • Villa Kristine
  • Amoré
  • Franco Navarro
  • Wild Rose
  • Magic Moment
  • Wild Heart 1 & 2
  • Endlessly 1, 2 & 3
  • Rose Tattoo 1 & 2
  • Romano
  • Kapeng Barako at Krema 1 & 2
  • Romano 2
  • Hasta La Proxima Vez 1, 2 & 3
  • Panther Walks 1 & 2
  • One Wish 1 & 2
  • James Navarro 1 & 2
  • My Wild Heiress 1 & 2
  • The Blue-Eyed Devil 1 & 2
  • Wild Passion 1 & 2
  • Wild Enchantment 1 & 2
  • Ivan Henrick
  • Have You Looked Into My Heart 1 & 2
  • Trace Lavigne 1 & 2
  • The Warrior: Brad Sta. de Leones 1, 2 & 3
  • Alessandro Leon 1, 2 & 3
  • Leon Fortalejo: Ang Simula Ng Wakas
  • Magic Moment Book 2: I Have Kept You In My Heart
  • The Bodyguards: Tennessee
  • MONTE FALCO: Island In The Sun
  • ''The Bodyguards: Jose Luis Morrison Monte Falco''

Sweetheart Series

  • Sweetheart 1
  • Sweetheart 2: Lavender Lace
  • Sweetheart 3: You Belong To My Heart
  • Sweetheart 4: My Knight In Shining Armour
  • Sweetheart 5: All My Love
  • Sweetheart 6: Mrs. Winters
  • Sweetheart 7: Somewhere Between Lovers and Friends
  • Sweetheart 8: My Cheating Heart
  • Sweetheart 9: Mananatili Kitang Mahal
  • Sweetheart 10: How Did I Fall In Love With You?
  • Sweetheart 11: My Own True Love
  • Sweetheart 12: Charles' Angel
  • Sweetheart 13: Someday My Prince
  • Sweetheart 14: Sensual
  • Sweetheart 15: A Kiss Remembered
  • Sweetheart 16: My Wayward Wife
  • Sweetheart 17: Someone To Watch Over Me
  • Sweetheart 18: My Long-Time Friend, My One-Week Wife
  • ''Sweetheart 19: She Wears My Ring''

My Love, My Hero

  • Dominic
  • JSS
  • Mitch 1 & 2
  • Kiel 1 & 2
  • Hanz
  • ''Montañez 1 & 2''

PHR Classics

  • Midnight Phantom
  • Impostor
  • Sinner or Saint
  • Iniibig Kita... Mahirap Bang Sabihin Iyon?
  • ''Marry Me, Stranger''

Gems

  • Pangako
  • Minsan... Dito Sa Puso Ko
  • Hello Again, My Heart
  • Sunset and You
  • Mystic
  • Arrivederci, Roma
  • SAGADA: Nayakap Ko Ang Mga Ulap
  • CORON: Iisa Lang Ang Puso Ko
  • ''The Farmer and the Heiress''

Secrets

  • Hello Again, Stranger
  • ''Ikaw Ay Ako O Ako Ay Ikaw''

My Lovely Bride

  • Regina and Luke
  • ''Mackenzie and James''

Monte Falco

  • Monte Falco: Island In The Sun 1
  • ''Monte Falco: Island In The Sun 2''

All-Time Favorite Collection

  • Dugtungan Mo Ang Isang Magandang Alaala
  • Akin Ka Noon, Ngayon, at Kailanman
  • Nang Gabing Maging Akin Ka
  • Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue
  • Aagawin Kita Sa Kanya
  • With This Ring...
  • Only You
  • Be My Love, Catherine
  • For The Love Of Alyssa
  • Kung Kaya Mo Nang Sabihing Mahal Mo Ako
  • Mga Latay Ng Pag-ibig
  • Ikaw, Ikaw Ang Iniibig Ko
  • Apoy Sa Malamig Na Puso
  • Be Still, My Heart
  • Leia, My Love
  • Forbidden Love
  • Ganoon Kita Kamahal
  • You're Mine, Only Mine
  • Beloved Enemy
  • First Time I Saw You
  • Sexy and Dangerous
  • When Fools Rush In
  • Mananatili Kang Akin
  • Ang Lalaking Hindi Ko Pinangarap
  • Love Trap
  • I'm Crazy For You
  • Almost A Fairy Tale
  • El Paraiso
  • ''The Substitute Bride ''

PHR Gothic Romance

  • The Wolf and the Beauty
  • ''It's Just A Fantasy''