Chris Soriano

Last updated
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 OneGabe Rosario [9]
TBAThe Master Chief: Subic BayGabe Rosario [11]

The Master Chief: Part One

The Master Chief: Part One
Directed byChris Soriano
Written byChris Soriano
Produced by
  • Bryan W. Anderson
  • Mark De Leon
  • Ken Gora
  • Olivia Lyle
  • Vincent Manalac
  • Kevin Morris
  • Evan Nejad
  • Jamuelle Zumel
Starring
  • Chris Soriano
  • Jonel Awit
  • Ryan Barrier
  • Dan Hwang
  • Dillon Kivo
  • Peter Laboy
  • Christina Ledo
  • Mikaylee Mina
  • Warren Mitchell
  • Rob Moore
  • Kody Seewald
  • Hillary Soriano
  • Kyle Blaine Tiglao
  • Georgina Tolentino
  • Rhandy Torres
  • Haley Weber
  • Jamuelle Zumel
CinematographyGarrett Gaston
Edited byMark De Leon
Production
company
Albea Embestro Soriano
Release date
  • November 10, 2023 (2023-11-10)(Theatrical)

The Master Chief: Part One is a 2023 American drama film written and director by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Haley Weber and Ryan Barrier.

Plot

Racial tension aboard a ship becomes a reality for a Filipino sailor.

Cast

Production

The film was shot aboard Naval ships in San Diego, California [12] with a local cast and crew. [13] The story is based on the experiences and hardships Soriano's father faced during his time in the United States Navy. [14]

Release

The film was released in theaters on November 10, 2023. [12] [15] [16]

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