Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˌbɔnɛˈbi ˈsɔtɔ]; 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 former Senator Tito Sotto, younger brother of actress Danica Sotto, half-brother of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and the cousin of Gian Sotto, Ciara Sotto, and the late Miko Sotto.[1][2]
Oyo Boy Sotto | |
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| Born | Vittorio Mari
Bonnevie Sotto January 12, 1984 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
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| Children | 6 |
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Personal life
editAt the age of 3, Sotto joined the fantasy situational comedy in 1987 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! and the weekly anthologies Lovingly Yours, Helen and Coney Reyes on Camera. At the age of 9, he also joined GMA Telecine Specials in 1993. At age 19, Sotto signed his contract under GMA Artist Center as he joined the cast of Love to Love: Rich in Love and several drama series of GMA Network from 2003 to 2007. In the same year, he transferred to ABS-CBN when he signed a Star Magic contract until 2010 lasted for 3 years. In 2013, Sotto went back to GMA Network after 6 years where he joined the cast of Vampire ang Daddy Ko. On January 12, 2011, he married actress Kristine Hermosa. They have six children: Kristian Daniel (Kiel, born August 16, 2008) and the other is their biological daughter, Ondrea Bliss (born December 26, 2011)[citation needed], and two biological sons Kaleb Hanns (born October 11, 2014) and Marvic Valentin II (Vin, born November 5, 2016). He is a born-again Christian and attending Victory.[3] Hermosa announced per Instagram post in February 2024 that she is pregnant with her sixth child with Sotto.[4][5]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1987 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Benok Kabisote | IBC |
| Lovingly Yours | Oyo | GMA Network | |
| 1988 | Coney Reyes on Camera | Various | RPN |
| 1993 | GMA Telecine Specials | GMA Network | |
| 2003 | Love to Love: Rich in Love | Richmond | |
| 2003–2004 | Walang Hanggan | Basti | |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | Anton | |
| Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | Emman | ||
| 2005 | Saang Sulok ng Langit | Marky | |
| 2005–2006 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Segismundo "Sig" Larriza | |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Nicolas "Nick" Valverde | |
| Majika | Jamir | ||
| Pinakamamahal | Martin Padua | ||
| Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat ng Bahaghari | Anino | ||
| 2006–2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Roy | |
| 2007 | Your Song: Someone in the Dark | Aries | ABS-CBN |
| Love Spell: Sweet Sixty | Bong/Rogelio | ||
| Komiks: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Josef | ||
| Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal | Carlitos Tagle | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Roy | ||
| 2008 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Victor Abad | |
| 2008–2011 | Midnight DJ | Samboy dela Cruz | TV5 |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para sa Puso | Dave Pangilinan | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Leon | TV5 |
| 2012 | Valiente | Theo Braganza | |
| 2013–2016 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Vlad | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Footage Featured | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | ||
| 2016–2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Yoyo | |
| 2017–2018 | Bossing & Ai | Himself/co-host | |
| 2018–2023 | Daddy's Gurl | Lance Saavedra |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1990 | Crocodile Jones Son of Indiana Dundee | Young Crocodile Jones |
| 2003 | Lastikman | Young Hilario |
| Pakners | Peejee | |
| 2004 | Kuya | Ferdie |
| Forever My Love | Troy | |
| Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | Benok Kabisote | |
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues | |
| 2006 | TxT | Roman |
| Enteng Kabisote 3 : Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Benok Kabisote | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend | |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After | Yoyo |
| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Police Midnight DJ |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Benok Kabisote |
| 2011 | Enteng ng Ina Mo | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | |
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Agent Kobe (NBA) |
| 2015 | My Bebe Love: #Kilig Pa More | NBI Agent |
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Benok Kabisote |
Voice actor
editAnimation
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Source |
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| 2012 | Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens | Retaliator Armor | TV5 | Filipino dub | [6] |
References
edit- ^ null (November 29, 2007). "Dina Bonnevie's home". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Restless intellectual sunstar.com.ph April 18, 2007 [dead link]
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (December 18, 2010). "Kristine Hermosa talks about falling in love with Oyo Boy Sotto | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Milo, Jan (February 21, 2024). "Kristine Hermosa pregnant with 6th child at 40 years old". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Adriatico, Abigail (February 21, 2024). "Kristine Hermosa announces pregnancy with sixth child". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Ben 10 DAA Oyo, April 30, 2012, retrieved January 3, 2024