Carmen Soriano

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Carmen Soriano
Born (1940-07-06) July 6, 1940 (age 83)[ citation needed ]
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Known for1957 Miss Manila
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

Studio albums

  • A Touch of Carmen
  • D'yos Lamang ang Nakakaalam (1977)
  • I Am, I Said (1977)
  • Malayo Man, Malapit Din (1977)

Singles

Filmography

Films

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2023 Royal Blood Camilla Terrazo GMA Network
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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