Chris Soriano

Last updated
Chris Soriano
Born
Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, United States
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Notable work
Spouse
Hillary Manalac
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(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

YearTitleActorDirectorWriterProducerRoleNotes
2020Dynasty BoysN/aYesN/aN/a [9]
2022 Almighty Zeus YesYesYesNoZeus Ortega [9]
2023 The Wedding Hustler YesYesYesExecutiveChris Soriano [9]
The Master Chief: Part One YesYesYesNoGabe Rosario [9]
2025Authentic or Not: The Filipino Food RevolutionYesYesYesYesKris
2026Red Light TeachersYesYesYesNoJeremy Baylon [11] [12] [13]
TBAThe Ender HomeYesNoNoNo
The Master Chief: Subic BayYesYesN/aN/aGabe Rosario [14]

References

  1. ↑ Zevely, Jeff (2022-01-13). "San Diego couple seeks out the 'Do's and Don'ts' of saying 'I Do' in 2022". KFMB-TV . Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Coddon, David L. (1 December 2022). "Arts & Culture Newsletter: To get 'Almighty Zeus' to the big screen, it definitely took a village". San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (24 November 2022). "Exclusive: Chris Soriano And Miguel Matos Open Up About Tackling Asian Hate In "Almighty Zeus"". TheThings. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  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.
  6. ↑ Small, Moses (18 February 2023). "'The Wedding Hustler': San Diego couple releases movie based on pandemic wedding". KGTV . Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  7. ↑ De Pacina, Michelle (3 November 2023). "Chris Soriano film 'The Master Chief' pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy". Next Shark. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  8. 1 2 Agee, Kelly (23 February 2024). "Navy sailor's filmmaking son brings Filipino enlisted stories to the small screen". Stars and Stripes . Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ramos Tucker, Pollyana (6 October 2023). "La Gente: Actor and Filmmaker Chris Soriano". Hispanos News. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  10. ↑ "Film raises awareness on Asian hate crimes". CNN Philippines . 9 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Filipino American indie movie explores second chances and closed doors in the U.S." The Global Filipino Magazine. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  12. ↑ Salazar, Gabe (2026-01-25). "San Diego Filmmakers Tell Filipino Immigrant Story in 'Red Light Teachers'". KGTV . Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  13. ↑ "Movie filmed in San Diego highlights Filipino immigrant experience". FOX 5 San Diego. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  14. ↑ Merican, Sara (2024-05-10). "Actor-Director Chris Soriano's 'The Master Chief: Subic Bay' Confirms August Shoot, Actress Heart Evangelista Set To Appear". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2024-06-08.


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