Maria Jennifer Obregon Mitchell (born November 18, 1965), 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.
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. 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. Emmanuelle was later cast by Viva Films in the action drama film Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) alongside Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco and Dindo Fernando.
Her life story featured in the ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2003, where she was portrayed by Aubrey Miles. She played as the adoptive mother of Bea Alonzo in the TV series It Might Be You (2003âÂÂ2004).
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.
In late 1985, Emmanuelle attempted to commit suicide multiple times.