Maricel Soriano was born in Pasay City to Linda Dador and Victor Soriano. Her family initially lived in Makati and she and her sister, Maria Victoria "Becbec" attended St. Mary's Academy in Pasay City for their grade school education. But when her family transferred to Kamuning, Quezon City, she likewise did in Trinity University of Asia (then College), CEU High School and OB Montessori. Due to her hectic showbiz schedule, she was unable to finish her secondary education. However, according to interviews, if she did not become a movie star, she would probably become a stewardess or a teacher. However, she is a computer-literate person adept at designing accessories, T-shirts, cards, certificates, stationeries. In fact, she is the person behind the graphics and title credits at the start and end of her drama anthology.