Val Sotto

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castelo and the surname or paternal family name is Sotto.

Valmar "Val" C. Sotto
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 2nd district
In office July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Personal details
Born	(1945-03-23) March 23, 1945 Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Political party	Nationalist People's Coalition
Spouse	Theresa Marco-Sotto
Relations	Marcelino Antonio O. Sotto, Sr. (father) Herminia Castelo-Sotto (mother) Tito Sotto (brother) Vic Sotto (brother) Vajo, Gaby, Thalia, Breanna, Anaiah (grandchildren)
Children	Beverly M. Sotto Valerie M. Sotto Vanessa M. Sotto Victor M. Sotto
Residence(s)	Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actor, singer, politician
Profession	Actor

Valmar Castelo Sotto (born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino actor, 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 ABS-CBN produced by TAPE Inc.

Personal life

Sotto is great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto in the Philippines. He is the eldest brother of Senator Tito Sotto, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto, Jr. (husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto) and Vic Sotto. He is an uncle of actresses and actors Ciara Sotto-Oconer, Danica Sotto-Pingris, Oyo Sotto and the late Miko Sotto. He married to Theresa Marco Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (Beverly, Valerie, Vanessa and Victor). He is the grandfather of 7 (Vajo, Gaby, Thalia, Breanna, Anaiah, Amina, Vittorio).

Political career

He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque City from 2004 to 2013.

Television

• "Mars Pa More" (2020) - guest
• "Daddy's Gurl" (2018)
• "Bossing & Ai" (2017)
• "Tunay Na Buhay" (2017)
• "Sabado Badoo" (2015)
• "Mars" (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 Phiippines" (2009-2015) - guest
• "Fulhaus" (2008) - guest
• "Bubble Gang" (2005)
• "Daddy Di Do Du" (2002-2007)
• Back To Iskul Bukol (2001)
• "1 For 3" (2000)
• "Super Klenk" (2000)
• Rio Del Mar (1999–2001)
• "Wow Mali!" (1996-2008)
• "ASAP Natin To" (1995-2020) - guest
• "Haybol Rambol" (1995)
• Mixed N.U.T.S. (1994–1997)
• "Eat Bulaga" (1994)
• TVJ on 5 (1993–1994)
• Rock En Roll 2000 (1992–1993)
• TVJ: Television Jesters (1990–1992)
• T.O.D.A.S. (1981–1989)
• "Ok Ka Fairy Ko" (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)

Movies

• Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (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)

See also

• Tito Sotto
• Vic Sotto
• Joey de Leon
• Parañaque City

External links

• Val Sotto at IMDb