Maricel Morales

Maricel "Marang" Morales-Agoncillo, 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 [Angeles City local elections|2025 local elections], securing another term as councilor, after a six years hiatus.

Career

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 International|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.

Entertainment Industry

Morales appeared in various films during the 1990s and early 2000s, including Brat Pack, Virgin Island, Tapatan ng Tapang, Talahib at Rosas 2, D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above, 100 Tula para kay Elisa, Amnesia Love, and Sunny.

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. In 2019 Angeles City local elections she runs as Vice Mayor but lost to Vicky Vega.
After six years hiatus from politics, Morales made a political comeback in the 2025 Angeles City local elections. She filed her Certificate of Candidacy for councilor as an Independent in October 2024, signaling her intent to re-enter the political arena. 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.