Gian Sotto
Gian Sotto | |
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![]() Sotto in 2020 | |
18th Vice Mayor of Quezon City | |
Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
Mayor | Joy Belmonte |
Preceded by | Joy Belmonte |
Member of Quezon City Council from the Quezon City's 3rd congressional district | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gian Carlo Gamboa Sotto March 18, 1978 PDP–Laban (2017–2018) Liberal (2009–2017) |
Spouse | Joy Woolbright-Sotto |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | Tito Sotto Helen Gamboa |
Relatives | Sotto family |
Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific (BS) |
Occupation | Politician, actor, entrepreneur, band vocalist |
Gian Carlo Gamboa Sotto (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈsɔtɔ]; born March 18, 1978)[1] is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 18th vice mayor of Quezon City since 2019, under the mayoralty of Joy Belmonte.[2] A member of the local Serbisyo sa Bayan Party, Sotto previously served as a member of the Quezon City Council from 2010 to 2019.
Early life
Gian Carlo Gamboa Sotto was born on March 18, 1978, to Senate President
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Entertainment career
Sotto had several acting stints on films notably appearing alongside his uncle Vic Sotto's box-office hits and at television being formerly part of ABS-CBN's talent management Star Magic.[4]
Sotto also became active as the vocalist of the prominent record label Ivory Music's rock band Nerveline.[5]
Political career
In 2010, Sotto was elected to the
In 2019, Sotto ran for the vice mayoralty of Quezon City as the running mate of Joy Belmonte. He entered a field of five candidates, which included fellow television personalities Roderick Paulate and Jopet Sison. On May 13, 2019, Sotto narrowly defeated his closest opponent —Sison— to become the city's eighteenth vice mayor. He was sworn in on June 30, 2019.[3] Sotto was re-elected to his second consecutive term in 2022.
As vice mayor, he presides the Quezon City Council and also has the right to vote to break ties if there are disputes in ordinance proposals.[3]
Personal life
Sotto is married to Joy Woolbright-Sotto; they have six children.[3] Beyond politics, Sotto is a Christian church leader and is also active as an entrepreneur.[3]
References
- ^ "Gian Sotto gets teary-eyed from family's birthday surprise | Politiko Metro Manila". March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Belmonte, Sotto sworn into office as QC mayor, vice mayor". news.abs-cbn.com. June 30, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Tito and Gian Sotto: Father & Son Christ in The Center". www.philstar.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "Star Magic talent Gian Sotto willing to go sexy, but his wife (LOVELY STELA) won't let him". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 28, 2007.
- ^ "Video on YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ Dioquino, Rose-an Jessica (May 10, 2017). "Joy Belmonte, major Robredo backer in LP, switches allegiance to PDP-Laban". GMA News. Retrieved January 6, 2022.