Manding Claro (born 1938[1]) is a former Filipino matinee idol of LVN Pictures of the 1950s paired with another matinee idol, Nenita Vidal.
Manding Claro | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 (age 85–86) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
Their teaming was very popular during the mid-1950s for movies such as Dalagita't Binatilyo and Banda Uno in 1955, Puppy Love in 1956, Medalyong Perlas, a musical in 1956, Phone Pal, Lelong Mong Panot and Troop 11 in 1957.
He later transferred to Sampaguita Pictures, where he made several more movies and ended his career as an actor to pursue a career as a singer. He was very successful as a singer for many years with tours throughout Asia.
He retired from show business in 1958. He was inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in December 2013.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film/song |
|---|---|
| 1954 | Tin-Edyer (aka Teenager) |
| 1955 | Dalagita't Binatilyo (aka Guys & Dolls) |
| 1955 | Banda Uno (aka Band No. 1) |
| 1955 | Ikaw Kasi (aka You are to Blame) |
| 1956 | Puppy Love |
| 1956 | Medalyong Perlas (aka Pearl Medal) |
| 1956 | Dama Juana Gang (aka Bottleneck Gang) |
| 1957 | Phone Pal |
| 1957 | Troop 11 |
| 1957 | Lelong Mong Panot (aka Your Bald Grandpa!) |
| 1958 | Eddie Junior Detective [LVN] |
| 1958 | Ay Pepita! (aka Oh Pepita! |
| 1958 | Casa Grande (aka Grand House) |
Awards
edit- Celebrity Inductee, 2013 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame
References
edit- ^ "Manding Claro". Movie Celebrities Then and Now. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 18 December 2008.[unreliable source?]
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