Valmar Castelo Sotto (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈsɔtɔ]; born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer, composer, and comedian. He was one of the lead vocalists of the Filipino band VST & Company.[1] He appeared as the lead actor in Agila, which aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and ABS-CBN and produced by TAPE Inc.[2]
Valmar "Val" C. Sotto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Valmar Castelo Sotto March 23, 1945 Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | Independent (2004–2007, 2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NPC (2007–2013) |
| Spouse |
Theresa Marco-Sotto (m. 1969) |
| Relations | Tito Sotto (brother) Vic Sotto (brother) Maru Sotto (brother) |
| Children | 4 (including Wahoo) |
| Parent(s) | Marcelino Antonio "Nonong" O. Sotto Sr. (father) Herminia Castelo-Sotto (mother) |
| Residence(s) | Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, politician |
| Profession | Actor |
Personal life
editSotto is a great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto of Cebu City, Philippines. He is the eldest brother of Senator Tito Sotto, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto Jr. (former husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto[3]) and Vic Sotto. He is an uncle of actresses and actors Ciara Sotto, Danica Sotto-Pingris, Oyo Sotto and the late Miko Sotto. He has been married to Theresa Marco-Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (including Viktor Eriko "Wahoo", the councilor of Parañaque) and they have 7 grandchildren.
Political career
editHe served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.[4][5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- Swing It... Baby! (1979)
- Rock Baby, Rock (1979)
- D'Gradwets (1981)
- Alexandra (1985)
- Super Wan-Tu-Tri (1985)
- Send In The Clowns (1986)
- Shoot That Ball (1987)
- Ready!... Aim!... Fire!... (1987)
- Knock, Knock Who's There? (1988)
- Fly Me To The Moon (1988)
- Tangga and Chos: Beauty Secret Agents (1990)
- The Return Of The Long Ranger & Tonton: How The West Was Wrong (1992)
- Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan (1993)
- Pandoy: Alalay Ng Panday (1993)
- Once Upon A Time In Manila (1994)
- Ang Tipong Kong Lalake (1995)
- Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)
- Lastikman (2003)
- Mr. Suave: Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! (2003)
- Enteng Ng Ina Mo (2011)
- Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (2013)
Television
edit- OK Lang (1975–1977)
- Iskul Bukol (1977–1989)
- Lovingly Yours, Helen (1984–1992)
- Regal Shockers The Series (1985)
- The Dawn & Jimmy Show (1986–1989) - guest
- Agila (1987–1992)
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (1987–1997)
- T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (1981–1989)
- TVJ: Television Jesters (1989–1992)
- Rock En Roll 2000 (1992–1993)
- TVJ on 5 (1993–1994)
- Eat Bulaga! (1994)
- Mixed N.U.T.S. (1994–1997)
- Haybol Rambol (1995)
- ASAP Natin 'To (1995–2020) - guest
- Wow Mali (1996–2008)
- Rio Del Mar (1999–2001)
- Super Klenk (2000)
- 1 for 3 (2000)
- Back To Iskul Bukol (2001)
- Daddy Di Do Du (2002–2007)
- Bubble Gang (2005)
- Ful Haus (2008) - guest
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (2009–2015) - guest
- Pepito Manaloto (2010) - guest
- Wow Mali Pa Rin (2011) - guest
- The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (2011–2012) - guest
- Celebrity Samurai (2012) - guest
- Vampire ang Daddy Ko (2013)
- Mars (2014–2019) - guest
- Sabado Badoo (2015)
- Tunay na Buhay (2017)
- Bossing & Ai (2017)
- Daddy's Gurl (2018)
- Mars Pa More (2020) - guest
- E.A.T. (2023) - guest
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ http://www.last.fm/music/VST+&+CO. "VST & CO."
- ^ http://www.tutorgigpedia.com/sagum_es.html "Agila (TV series)"
- ^ "Ali Sotto speaks". PhilStar. January 8, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ http://dokumentaryonijuantagalog.weebly.com/parantildeaque.html "Parañaque City"
- ^ http://www.paranaque.gov.ph/home/index.php/city-government/the-city-council Archived February 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine "The City Council"