Carmen Soriano (born July 6, 1940) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Carmen Soriano | |
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| Born | July 6, 1940[citation needed] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Known for | 1957 Miss Manila |
| Spouses |
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| Children | Lloyd Samartino |
Early life
editSoriano's father was Fernando Soriano. Soriano's mother was Luz Concepcion, an English teacher. Soriano is the eldest daughter and she is the 4th of six siblings.[1]
Career
editIn 1957, Soriano won the beauty pageant and became Miss Manila. Soriano earned a trip to Hong Kong.[1][2]
In Hong Kong, Soriano's singing was trained by Celso Carillo, a musician. Soriano became a singer at Winner House in Hong Kong. In Manila, Soriano sang at the Manila Hotel and Bulakeña Restaurant.[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- A Touch of Carmen (1969)
- D'yos Lamang ang Nakakaalam (1977)
- I Am, I Said (1977)
- Malayo Man, Malapit Din (1977)
Singles
edit- "Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig" (1977)
- "Bluebird" (1977)
- "Bulung-Bulungan" (1977)
- "Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak" (1977)
- "Dalagang Pilipina" (1977)
- "Di Ba't Ako'y Tao Ring May Damdamin" (1977)
- "Halikan Mo at Magpaalam sa Kahapon" (1977)
- "Hear My Prayer" (1969)
- "I Am, I Said" (1977)
- "I Honestly Love You" (1977)
- "I Need to Be in Love" (1977)
- "If You Walked Away" (1977)
- "Kung Kita'y Kapiling" (1977)
- "Kung Talagang Mahal Mo Ako" (1977)
- "Lambingan" (1977)
- "Mahiwaga" (1977)
- "Malayo Man, Malapit Din" (1977)
- "Midnight Blue" (1975)
- "Minsan Pang Mag-Sumpaan" (1977)
- "My Way" (1977)
- "My World Keeps Getting Smaller Everyday" (1977)
- "No Other Love" (1977)
- "One Last Memory" (1977)
- "The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" (1977)
Filmography
editFilms
edit- 1955 No Money No Honey - Betty.[3]
- 1957 Pintor kulapol[4]
- 1962 Gung-Ho vs. Apache[5]
- 1965 Secret Agent 009[6]
- 1966 Jeepney Boys[7]
- 1967 Love and Devotion[8][9]
- 1967 The Assassin[10]
- 1967 My Love, Forgive Me
- 1967 Somebody Cares
- 1967 Somewhere My Love
- 1974 Limbas Squadron
- 1977 Malayo man ... malapit din!
- 1978 Simula ng walang katapusan
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maka | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Camilla Terrazo | |
| 2018–2019 | My Special Tatay | Soledad Villaroman | |
| 2018 | Tadhana: Hostage | Bashima | |
| 2016–2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Margarita vda. de Fuentabella | |
| 2014–2017 | Wattpad Presents | Donya Conchita | TV5 |
| 2014–2016 | The Half Sisters | Lupita Valdicañas | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Henrietta Montverde | |
| 2011 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Corazon | |
| Alakdana | Zolia's mother | ||
| 2010 | Diva | Mom |
Personal life
editAt age 20, Soriano married Lloyd Samartino Sr. They had a son, Lloyd Samartino (born 1960). Soriano and Samartino's marriage ended. Soriano's second husband was Dr. Robert Dabao, who died from cancer.[1] [11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Carmen Soriano still sways to the rhythm". pep.ph. June 4, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "1950's Album - CARMEN SORIANO Miss Manila 1957". veestarz.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "No Money No Honey (1955)". IMDb. January 15, 1955. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Pintor kulapol (1957)". IMDb. July 13, 1957. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Gung-Ho vs. Apache (1962)". IMDb. September 20, 1962. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Secret Agent 009 (1965)". IMDb. April 24, 1965. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Jeepney Boys (1966)". IMDb. July 29, 1966. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Carmen Soriano: The Singer-actress". philstar.com. March 4, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Love and Devotion (1967)". IMDb. June 23, 1967. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "The Assassin (1967)". IMDb. March 27, 1967. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Carmen Soriano". myheritage.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.