Valmar Castelo Sotto (born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino

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, singer, composer, and comedian. He was one of the lead vocalists of the Filipino band VST & Company. He appeared as the lead actor in '' Agila'' aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and

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produced by

TAPE Inc. Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE Inc.) is a Philippine television production company established in 1978 and is a partner of GMA Network Inc. (after Radio Philippines Network and ABS-CBN Corporation). It was founded by former ABS ...

Personal life

Sotto is a great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator

Vicente Sotto Vicente Yap Sotto (born Vicente Sotto y Yap; April 18, 1877 – May 28, 1950) was a Filipino playwright, journalist, and politician who served as a Senator from 1946 to 1950. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1922 to 1925, rep ...

Cebu City Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; fil, Lungsod ng Cebu; hil, Dakbanwa sang Sugbo), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines and capital of the Cebu Province. Ac ...

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. He is the eldest brother of Senator

Tito Sotto Vicente Castelo Sotto III (; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, had two stints each as Senate Majority Le ...

, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto Jr. (former husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto) and

Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA ...

. He is an uncle of actresses and actors

Ciara Sotto Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto ( , born July 2, 1980) is a Filipina actress and singer. Personal life She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senator Vicente Sotto III. She is a first cousin of Sharon Cuneta (thei ...

, Danica Sotto-Pingris,

Oyo Sotto Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Filipino actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and Swiss-Filipino singer-actress Dina Bonnevie, nephew of Senator Ti ...

and the late Miko Sotto. He has been married to Theresa Marco-Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (including Viktor Eriko "Wahoo", the councilor of Parañaque) and they have 7 grandchildren.

Political career

He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.http://www.paranaque.gov.ph/home/index.php/city-government/the-city-council "The City Council"

Filmography

Film

* ''

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote ''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and ...

'' (2013) * '' Enteng Ng Ina Mo'' (2011) * '' Mr. Suave: Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy!'' (2003) * '' Lastikman'' (2003) * ''Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa'' (1999) * ''Ang Tipong Kong Lalake'' (1995) * ''Once Upon A Time In Manila'' (1994) * ''Pandoy: Alalay Ng Panday'' (1993) * ''Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan'' (1993) * ''The Return Of The Long Ranger & Tonton: How The West Was Wrong'' (1992) * ''Tangga And Chos: Beauty Secret Agents'' (1990) * ''Fly Me To The Moon'' (1988) * ''Knock, Knock Who's There?'' (1988) * ''Ready!... Aim!... Fire!...'' (1987) * ''Shoot That Ball'' (1987) * ''Send In The Clowns'' (1986) * ''Super Wan-Tu-Tri'' (1985) * ''Alexandra'' (1985) * ''D'Gradwets'' (1981) * ''Rock Baby, Rock'' (1979) * ''Swing It... Baby!'' (1979)

Television

* ''Mars Pa More'' (2020) - guest * ''

Daddy's Gurl ''Daddy's Gurl'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Chris Martinez (director), Chris Martinez, it stars Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza in the title role. It premiered on October 13, 2018 on the network' ...

'' (2018) * ''Bossing & Ai'' (2017) * ''Tunay na Buhay'' (2017) * ''Sabado Badoo'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2014-2019) - guest * '' Vampire ang Daddy Ko'' (2013) * ''Celebrity Samurai'' (2012) - guest * ''The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto'' (2011-2012) - guest * ''Wow Mali Pa Rin'' (2011) - guest * ''Pepito Manaloto'' (2010) - guest * ''

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (often informally called ''Millionaire'') is an international television game show franchise of British origin, created by David Briggs, Mike Whitehill and Steven Knight. In its format, currently owned and l ...

'' (2009-2015) - guest * '' Ful Haus'' (2008) - guest * ''

Bubble Gang ''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is t ...

'' (2005) * '' Daddy Di Do Du'' (2002-2007) * ''Back To Iskul Bukol'' (2001) * ''

1 for 3 ''1 for 3'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Rosanna Roces and Ai-Ai delas Alas. It premiered on April 10, 1997. The series concluded on June 24, 2001. ...

'' (2000) * ''Super Klenk'' (2000) * '' Rio Del Mar'' (1999–2001) * ''

Wow Mali ''Wow Mali'' () is the longest-running, multi-awarded and top-rated gag show in the Philippines which was aired on TV5 from May 25, 1996, to August 2, 2008, and from February 22, 2009, to June 28, 2015, originally hosted by Joey de Leon. it i ...

'' (1996-2008) * ''

ASAP Natin 'To ''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'' (''ASAP''; ), currently branded as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' (), is a Philippine television variety show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Day ...

'' (1995-2020) - guest * ''Haybol Rambol'' (1995) * ''Mixed N.U.T.S.'' (1994–1997) * ''

Eat Bulaga! ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...

'' (1994) * ''TVJ on 5'' (1993–1994) * ''Rock En Roll 2000'' (1992–1993) * ''TVJ: Television Jesters'' (1989–1992) * '' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' (1981–1989) * ''

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' () is a Philippine television fantasy situational comedy series broadcast by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Charito Solis and Alice Dixso ...

'' (1987-1997) * '' Agila'' (1987–1992) * ''The Dawn & Jimmy Show'' (1986-1989) - guest * ''Regal Shockers The Series'' (1985) * '' Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1984-1992) * ''Iskul Bukol'' (1977-1989) * ''OK Lang'' (1975-1977)

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