Sue Prado
Born
Marissa Sue Mera Prado

(1981-05-18)May 18, 1981
Died April 14, 2026(2026-04-14) (aged 44)
Education University of the Philippines Los Baños (AB)[1]
Occupation Actress
Years active 2006[1]–2026

Marissa Sue Mera Prado[2] (May 18, 1981 – April 14, 2026) was a Filipino actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as Oro and Barber's Tales (both in 2013), among other roles in film, television, and theatre.[1]

Early life and education

Marissa Sue Mera Prado was born on May 18, 1981,[3] to Corazon Mera and was among five siblings.[2] She finished high school in 1998 at the Quezon City Science High School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts, majoring in theatre at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.[1][4][5]

Career and death

Prado began her career in 2006.[3] She is the first appearance of Abadeha Neo-Ethnic Rock Cinderella, named character Abadeha in 2007.[6] She died on April 14, 2026, from cardiac arrest at the age of 44.[7] Public viewing of her cremation remains took place from April 17 to 20 at the Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium in Quezon City and inurned on April 26 at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.[8][2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2007 Abadeha Neo-Ethnic Rock Cinderella Abadeha (credited as Marissa Sue Prado)
2008 No Way Out Gina
2009 Manila Skies Diana
2011 Thelma Marie
2012 Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Concha
2013 Barber's Tales Rosa
2014 Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (Segment: "Flight 666") Norma
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Nena
Aurora Mrs. Amado
2019 Dagsin Grace
2023 GomBurZa Teodora Alonso Realonda
2024 Your Mother's Son Sara
How to Slay a Nepo Baby[9]
2025 Elsewhere at Night (Ailleurs la nuit)
Quezon Ana Ricardo (Last film appearance)

Television / digital series

Year Title Role
2011 Munting Heredera Nerissa
2012 Legacy young Sofia Altamirano
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Cora
Titser Mrs. Reyes
2014 Ilustrado Saturnina
Sa Puso ni Dok Lisa
Pure Love Sally
2015 Ricky Lee's Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Kristel
2016 Alyas Robin Hood Cynthia de Jesus
2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lita Escaño
2017 Ipaglaban Mo!: Kulam Mercy
Wagas: Tiyanak (Bantayan ang Inyong Anak!) Selma
Tadhana: Millionaire Maid Lilibet Bulan
Karelasyon: Finale Isabel
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Marjorie
2018 Wagas: Hanggang Langit Anna
Tadhana: DH for Sale Sharon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bantay Bata Gigi
Magpakailanman: Ina, Dapat Ba kitang Patawarin? Mila
Inday Will Always Love You Terry
Wagas: Baliw na Puso Jerry's Mother
Tadhana: Ang Disgrasyada Neefa
Sirkus Nemila
2019 Tadhana: Yaya CEO Pilar
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken Maria
Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Sinagip ng Kapre Darla
Magpagkailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi Madam Sadeem
Tadhana: Chop-Chop Lady Ruth
Sahaya Lorie
Maalaala Mo Kaya: 600 Pesos Tita
Magpakailanman: Fathers and Lovers Aling Dina
2020 Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation Sheila
Madrasta Beth
2021 Wish Ko Lang!: Maling Akala Loida
The Lost Recipe Honey Napoleon
2022 Lolong Riza dela Torre
Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune Elena "Ellen" Garces
Bolera P/CMS Romana "Roma" Canlas
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Belinda Morales
2023 Sparkle U: #Frenemies Zarah Martinez
2023–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Mildred
2023 The Iron Heart Diana Salonga
2024 Makiling Elena Dimasalang- Lirio
Black Rider Rose
2025 Prinsesa ng City Jail Vanessa "Bane"
My Father's Wife Nora
2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Gina
(Prado's finale & last television series, appearance before her death)
Born to Shine Dolor
(Prado's Posthumous apperance)

Online series

Year Title Role
2020 Gameboys Leila Lazaro

References

  1. ^ a b c d Barros Sanchez, Seymour (December 6, 2014), "Sue Prado goes back to her roots", Manila Standard, archived from the original on February 11, 2017, retrieved February 10, 2017
  2. ^ a b c "Sue Prado's cause of death revealed by family". PEP.ph. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 17, 2026). "Remembering Sue Prado: A look back on her notable performance in "FPJ's Batang Quiapo"". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  4. ^ Basina, Carby Rose (April 16, 2026). "Who was Sue Prado? What you need to know about the late indie film actress". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  5. ^ Garcia, Nikko Miguel (April 17, 2026). "Sue Prado's now-viral yearbook profile brims with wisdom, humility". Radar. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  6. ^ "Filipino Cinderella film screens in West Hollywood". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. September 26, 2007. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  7. ^ "Sue Prado's sister reveals actress' cause of death". GMA News Online. April 20, 2026. Archived from the original on April 20, 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  8. ^ "Sue Prado, ihahatid na sa kanyang huling hantungan sa April 26" [Sue Prado to be delivered to her final destination on April 26]. PEP. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  9. ^ Cerezo, Anna (July 30, 2024). "'How to Slay a Nepo Baby' holds red carpet with a cause". News.ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.