Carmen Soriano

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Carmen Soriano
Born (1940-07-06) July 6, 1940 (age 84)
Commonwealth of the Philippines
Occupation(s) Singer, actress
Known forMiss Manila 1957
Spouses
  • Lloyd Samartino Sr.
  • Robert Dabao
Children Lloyd Samartino

Carmen Soriano (born July 6, 1940) is a Filipino actress and singer.

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Early life

Soriano'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

In 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

Albums

Singles

Filmography

Films

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
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
2014–2017Wattpad PresentsDonya 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

At 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]

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References

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  2. ↑ "1950's Album - CARMEN SORIANO Miss Manila 1957". veestarz.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  3. ↑ "No Money No Honey (1955)". IMDb. January 15, 1955. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Pintor kulapol (1957)". IMDb. July 13, 1957. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Gung-Ho vs. Apache (1962)". IMDb. September 20, 1962. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Secret Agent 009 (1965)". IMDb. April 24, 1965. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Jeepney Boys (1966)". IMDb. July 29, 1966. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Carmen Soriano: The Singer-actress". philstar.com. March 4, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Love and Devotion (1967)". IMDb. June 23, 1967. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  10. ↑ "The Assassin (1967)". IMDb. March 27, 1967. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Carmen Soriano". myheritage.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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