AC Soriano

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AC Soriano
Born
Allan Soriano
Education De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Content creator
  • host
Known forParodies of Jodi Sta. Maria and Toni Gonzaga
The Broken Marriage Vow remixes

Allan "AC" Soriano is a Filipino content creator, filmmaker, and online host. He is best known for his viral impersonations of celebrities, particularly actress Jodi Sta. Maria and host Toni Gonzaga. Soriano gained widespread popularity for his satirical content related to Philippine pop culture and politics, as well as his remixes of scenes from the drama series The Broken Marriage Vow . He is currently a host for the online variety show It's Showtime Online U.

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Early life and education

Soriano was raised primarily by his grandmother while his mother worked overseas as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). [1] He grew up in what he described as a "feminine household," which he credits for his high respect for women. [1] Soriano stated that his close relationship with his grandmother allowed him to live openly as a queer person without needing to formally "come out," as his family accepted him for who he was. [1]

He attended the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, where he graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. [2] [3] [4] Before transitioning to full-time content creation, Soriano worked in Japan. [3] During his time there, he began vlogging with an iPad to document his daily life and maintain connections with his friends in the Philippines. [5]

Career

Content creation

Soriano became popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter for his comedic skits, parodies, and commentary. [4] He gained significant attention in 2022 when he produced a live online show on Instagram titled "Jodi Sta. Maria: The Unauthorized Rusical." [6] In this one-man production, he impersonated various characters played by actress Jodi Sta. Maria, including Maya from Be Careful with My Heart , Amor Powers from Pangako Sa 'Yo , and Dr. Jill Ilustre from The Broken Marriage Vow . [7] [4] Sta. Maria herself watched the livestream, praising Soriano's effort and performance. [8] [9] She noted that the parody helped spread awareness about her show. [10]

During the broadcast of The Broken Marriage Vow, Soriano created an EDM remix of a confrontation scene from the series. [11] The remix featured the dialogue "Your daughter is sleeping with my husband" and "Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part" (transl. We are just getting to the exciting part) set to the track "Satisfaction" by Benny Benassi. [11] The line "Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part" became a viral meme, used by government agencies such as the Department of Transportation and institutions like the Ayala Museum in their social media posts. [12] In May 2022, Soriano performed this remix live on national television during an episode of ASAP Natin 'To . [13]

Political satire

During the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Soriano developed a satirical character named "Otin G," a parody of multimedia host Toni Gonzaga. [5] [5] Soriano, who was previously a fan of Gonzaga, created the character to express his disappointment regarding her political endorsement of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. [14] He used the character to satirize Gonzaga's hosting style and performed at campaign rallies for presidential candidate Leni Robredo. [15] [2]

In January 2023, Soriano organized a free online concert on TikTok titled "I Am Otin." [16] The event was scheduled to coincide with Toni Gonzaga's 20th-anniversary concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [17] The livestream trended on social media and featured guest appearances from other creators like Sassa Gurl. [17] Soriano pledged to donate the earnings from the livestream gifts, which amounted to approximately ₱11,000, to the Home for the Golden Gays. [18] He stated that he would double the amount from his own funds before donating. [19]

Hosting

In August 2023, Soriano was introduced as a new regular host for Showtime Online U. [20] He joined the program during its seventh anniversary celebration, co-hosting alongside other internet personalities. [20]

In October 2025, Soriano was announced as an online host for the fourth season of the impersonation talent show Your Face Sounds Familiar. [21]

Advocacy and personal life

Soriano identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. [1] He has participated in advocacy campaigns, such as the "Project Headshot Clinic" Pride 2022 campaign, which promoted HIV/AIDS awareness and equal rights. [22] He refers to his community of followers and the nature of his humor as "dogshow," a term he reclaimed to describe satirical teasing. [4]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleRef.
2022 ASAP Natin 'To Guest performer [13]
2023–present It's Showtime Online U Host [20]
2025Rainbow RumbleContestant [23]
2025–present Your Face Sounds Familiar Host [21]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Santos, Rhea Manila; Push Team (8 November 2025). "AC Soriano reveals why she never had to come 'out' to her grandma: 'Laking lola talaga ako'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 Dumaual, Miguel (22 April 2022). "What's next for viral sensation AC Soriano? Indeed, 'Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 Push Team (31 October 2025). "AC Soriano on his glow-up and learning to love who he was". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Bautista, Rafael (27 April 2022). "For AC Soriano, The Multidogshow Superstar, Papunta Pa Lang Tayo Sa Exciting Na Part". Nylon Manila. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Eugenio, Ara (24 March 2022). "Who is Otin G and Why Can't the Internet Stop Watching Her?". Spot.ph. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Dumaual, Miguel (19 April 2022). "'Unauthorized' Jodi Sta. Maria musical gets actress' approval". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  7. ↑ Cruz, Dana (21 April 2022). "Jodi Sta. Maria approves 'unauthorized musical' impersonating her characters". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Santos, Rhea Manila (27 April 2022). "Jodi Sta. Maria on being spoofed by content creator AC Soriano: 'Sobra akong nagalingan sa kanya'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  9. ↑ Glorioso, Bot (30 April 2022). "Jodi Sta. Maria gives thumbs-up to spoof of Broken Marriage Vow scene". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  10. ↑ Llanera, Melba R. (5 May 2022). "Jodi Sta Maria reacts to TikToker's spoof of her teleserye line". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  11. 1 2 Santiago, Cheska (26 April 2022). "The Internet Has Been *LSS* with "The Broken Marriage Vow" Remix, and Here's Why". Candy Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (27 April 2022). "DOTr, Ayala Museum join 'The Broken Marriage Vow' iconic lines trend". Interaksyon. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Online sensation AC Soriano performs on ASAP Natin 'To". ABS-CBN Entertainment. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  14. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (24 January 2023). "AC Soriano Impersonator Ditches Toni Gonzaga". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  15. ↑ "'Exciting part' in Baguio: Doc Jill's remix hypes 'Kakampinks' at Leni-Kiko rally". ABS-CBN News. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  16. ↑ "Virtual concert ni AC Soriano na 'I Am Otin,' trending!". Manila Bulletin. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  17. 1 2 Advincula, Lance Romae (21 January 2023). "Online concert ni 'Otin G', nakipagsalpukan sa concert ni Toni G; tampok iba't ibang 'dogshow'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  18. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (24 January 2023). "Impersonator ni Toni Gonzaga ido-donate sa Golden Gays ang kinita sa online concert na 'I Am Otin'". Bandera Inquirer. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  19. ↑ Cordero, KC (21 January 2023). "Otin G's Concert Supports Golden Gays Home". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  20. 1 2 3 ""Showtime Online U," may bagong hosts sa kanilang ikapitong anibersaryo". ABS-CBN Entertainment. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  21. 1 2 Corporation, ABS-CBN (3 October 2025). "ABS-CBN brings back "Your Face Sounds Familiar" with a fresh all-star cast". ABS-CBN Corporate. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  22. ↑ Tuazon, Nikko (11 June 2022). "Celebs unite for Project Headshot Clinic's 2022 Pride campaign". PEP.ph. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  23. ↑ "AC Soriano, magtuloy-tuloy kaya swerte sa Rainbow Rumble Jackpot Round?". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
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