Ciara Sotto

Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto (born July 2, 1980) is a Filipino actress and singer.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gamboa and the surname or paternal family name is Sotto.
Ciara Sotto
Born
Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto

(1980-07-02) July 2, 1980
Makati, Philippines
Other namesCiara Sotto
OccupationActress, singer, host
Years active1992–present
Parent(s)Helen Gamboa
Vicente Sotto III
Relatives

Personal life

She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III. She is first cousins with Sharon Cuneta (their mothers are sisters) and an aunt of her daughter, KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto.

In 2010, Sotto married businessman Jojo Oconer,[1][2] with whom she has a son (Vicenzo Jose or Crixus), born in March 2015.[3]

As of January 2016, Ciara is now separated from husband Jojo.

Ciara is a singer and also she plays piano and a pole dancer.

Career

At age 6, Sotto made her first appearance on Eat Bulaga! and became one of the show's regular hosts from 2005 to 2012. Before she became a regular host at Eat Bulaga, she was a member of former teen-oriented drama T.G.I.S., produced by Viva Television and GMA Network. During her teenage years, Sotto together with cousin Danica Sotto and Jocas de Leon, had a regular Saturday production number in Eat Bulaga!. They were dubbed as the "Ang TVJ (Tito, Vic and Joey) Kids." During her stint in Eat Bulaga!, she was paired with co-host Paolo Ballesteros and were together dubbed "CiaPao."[4]

In 2008, Sotto launched her album entitled If You Love Me. She said that she was involved in different aspects of the album's production. The album contains songs written by her father Tito with her uncle Vic Sotto along with Joey de Leon doing the back-up vocals of one song. It was Sotto's second album and it is produced and was distributed by Sony BMG Music.[5][6]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1995/1999T.G.I.S.Regina "Rain" AbreraGMA Network
1997/1999Growing UpRegina "Rain" Abrera
1998Halik Sa ApoyAdelle
1999Di Ba't IkawGrace
2001Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganBarbara WilwaycoABS-CBN
2003ButtercupSheryl Bala
2004MagpakailanmanVariousGMA Network
2004/2012Eat Bulaga!Herself / Co-Host
2005Love to Love: Love-an O BawiPrincess
2006Love to Love: Best FriendsSamantha/Sam
2007Now and Forever: DangalCelestine
2009DarnaSelena / Babaeng Apoy
2010Talentadong PinoyCelebrity Talentado ChampionTV5
2011Star ConfessionsSfazhiva
2012Valienteyoung Luming
Walang Hangganyoung Margaret MontenegroABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Magic ShoesJanine
2013/2014Madam chairmanJingleTV5
2015Princess in the PalaceDaphne JacintoGMA Network
2016Tonight with Arnold ClavioHerself
Yan Ang Morning!Herself
2018ContessaVerlina Venganza

Films
YearTitleRoleFilm production
1985Mama Said Papa Said I Love YouCiaraRegal Entertainment
1997TGIS the MovieRain AbreraViva Films
1999Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto MoViva Films
2000Di Ko Kayang TanggapinSherylWorld Arts Cinema
2000Minsan, Minahal KitaMary AnnStar Cinema
2004Spirit of the GlassCecille
2009Mano Po 6: A Mother's LoveCarol UyRegal Entertainment
2010White HouseAngeligueRegal Entertainment
2011Enteng Ng Ina MoTrainorsStar Cinema, APT Entertainment, OctoArts Films and M - Zet Productions
2014Where I Am King
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References
  1. Ilogon, Faye (January 19, 2010). "Ciara Sotto's wedding first for showbiz in 2010". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. Abunda, Boy (April 18, 2013). "Ciara Sotto's new focus". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  3. "LOOK: Ciara Sotto gives birth to baby boy". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. March 1, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  4. "Ciara Sotto sings Lupang Hinirang". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. March 16, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  5. Buan-Deveza, Reyma (July 11, 2008). "Ciara Sotto launches new CD 'If You Love Me'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  6. Almo, Nerisa (July 14, 2008). "Ciara Sotto releases third album before going back to Las Vegas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2016.


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