Chris Soriano

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Chris Soriano
Born
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Notable work
Spouse
Hillary Manalac
(m. 2022)
[1]

Chris Soriano is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for writing, directing and acting in the films Almighty Zeus (2022), [2] [3] The Wedding Hustler (2023), [4] [5] [6] and The Master Chief: Part One (2023). [7]

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Born to Filipino parents at Naval Medical Center San Diego, [8] and raised in Paradise Hills, San Diego, [9] his films have been noted for addressing issues faced by Asian Americans. [10] [8] [9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Dynasty Boys [9]
2022 Almighty Zeus Zeus Ortega [9]
2023 The Wedding Hustler Chris Soriano [9]
The Master Chief: Part One Gabe Rosario [9]
TBA The Master Chief: Subic Bay Gabe Rosario [11]

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References

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  4. Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (19 December 2022). "Exclusive: Chris And Hillary Soriano On Starring Together In The Kane Lim-Produced 'The Wedding Hustler'". TheThings. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  5. Bell, Diane (19 January 2023). "Column: S.D. couple turns pandemic wedding saga into feature film". San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved 2 January 2024.
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