Val Sotto
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 aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and ABS-CBN produced by TAPE Inc.[2]
Valmar "Val" C. Sotto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Parañaque City Council from the Parañaque's 2nd congressional 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 O. Sotto Sr. (father) Herminia Castelo-Sotto (mother) |
| Residence(s) | Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, politician |
| Profession | Actor |
Personal life
Sotto 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
He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
- Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (2013)
- Enteng Ng Ina Mo (2011)
- Mr. Suave: Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! (2003)
- Lastikman (2003)
- Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)
- Ang Tipong Kong Lalake (1995)
- Once Upon A Time In Manila (1994)
- Pandoy: Alalay Ng Panday (1993)
- Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan (1993)
- The Return Of The Long Ranger & Tonton: How The West Was Wrong (1992)
- Tangga And Chos: Beauty Secret Agents (1990)
- Fly Me To The Moon (1988)
- Knock, Knock Who's There? (1988)
- Ready!... Aim!... Fire!... (1987)
- Shoot That Ball (1987)
- Send In The Clowns (1986)
- Super Wan-Tu-Tri (1985)
- Alexandra (1985)
- D'Gradwets (1981)
- Rock Baby, Rock (1979)
- Swing It... Baby! (1979)
Television
- Mars Pa More (2020) - guest
- Daddy's Gurl (2018)
- Bossing & Ai (2017)
- Tunay na Buhay (2017)
- Sabado Badoo (2015)
- Mars (2014-2019) - guest
- Vampire ang Daddy Ko (2013)
- Celebrity Samurai (2012) - guest
- The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (2011-2012) - guest
- Wow Mali Pa Rin (2011) - guest
- Pepito Manaloto (2010) - guest
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (2009-2015) - guest
- Ful Haus (2008) - guest
- Bubble Gang (2005)
- Daddy Di Do Du (2002-2007)
- Back To Iskul Bukol (2001)
- 1 for 3 (2000)
- Super Klenk (2000)
- Rio Del Mar (1999–2001)
- Wow Mali (1996-2008)
- ASAP Natin 'To (1995-2020) - guest
- Haybol Rambol (1995)
- Mixed N.U.T.S. (1994–1997)
- Eat Bulaga! (1994)
- TVJ on 5 (1993–1994)
- Rock En Roll 2000 (1992–1993)
- TVJ: Television Jesters (1989–1992)
- T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show (1981–1989)
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (1987-1997)
- Agila (1987–1992)
- The Dawn & Jimmy Show (1986-1989) - guest
- Regal Shockers The Series (1985)
- Lovingly Yours, Helen (1984-1992)
- Iskul Bukol (1977-1989)
- OK Lang (1975-1977)
See also
References
- 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"