Ali Sotto (born Maria Aloha Leilani Sancianco Carag; May 29, 1961) is a Filipino singer before she become an actress, radio broadcaster and former news anchor. Her previous screen name was Aloha and now Ali Sotto. She is popularly heard on radio programs of Super Radyo DZBB 594, Saksi sa Dobol B: Sino? and Dobol A sa Dobol B with Arnold Clavio.[1]
Ali Sotto | |
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| Born | Maria Aloha Leilani Sancianco Carag (1961-05-29) May 29, 1961 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Aloha, Ali Sotto |
| Occupation | Actress, radio broadcaster, news anchor, segment host |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent(s) | Viva Artists Agency (1987-1995) ABS–CBN (1988–1994) GMA Network (1995–2021) Manila Broadcasting Company (1997–1999) Associated Broadcasting Company (2004–2006) Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (2021–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Marcelino "Maru" Sotto Jr. (divorced) Omar Bsaies (current) |
| Children | 2, including Miko |
She was separated from her first husband Maru Sotto, but they remained intimate friends. Today, She has been married to her second husband, Omar Bsaies, who is also a retired diplomat.
She is with Arnold Clavio in Dobol A at Dobol B in DZBB as a publisher and was a host of television shows Ali! and Metro, which was the sole public service program at that time on television, and the only public affiliate program of ABC (now 5) that earns.
As Maru Sotto's wife, Helen Gamboa and Dina Bonnevie were her sisters-in-law and Sotto brothers were her brothers-in-law: Val Sotto, Tito Sotto and Vic Sotto. With Maru, they had two children, Chino Sotto and Miko Sotto, who died early.
It is an exception that TV hosts can invite successive showbiz names as their guests in just a few months. These were Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano, Sharon Cuneta, Susan Roces and Dolphy. She was the only one who was courageous enough to ask questions directly to Susan Roces if she believes Fernando Poe Jr. has an illegitimate child.
She used to co-host the Sino? with Mike Enriquez and Arnold Clavio from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and Dobol A sa Dobol B, a DZBB program, with Arnold Clavio every Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM until 2020.
She was also known to sang "Tigidong", an adult entertainment music.
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Joyce | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Jack & Jill | Delia | |
| 1987 | Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan | Sandra | |
| 1991 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Tala | |
| 1992 | Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo | OctoArts Films | |
| 1994 | The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) | Ms. Marcos | Viva Films |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Alicia Ramos, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore | |
| 2014 | Where I Am King | ||
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
1988–1991 | Magandang Umaga Po | Host | ABS-CBN |
1990 | Mongolian Barbecue[2] | Guest | IBC |
1993–1994 | Eat Bulaga! | Co-host | ABS-CBN |
1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis! | Host | GMA Network |
1998–1999 | Compañero y Compañera | ||
1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Karina Latada | |
2000 | GMA Mini-Series: Umulan Man o Umaraw | Doña Luisa | |
2004–2006 | Sentro | Anchor | ABC |
2011 | Star Box | Host | GMA Network |
2011–2012 | Personalan | GMA News TV | |
2017–2020 | Dobol B sa News TV: Dobol A sa Dobol B | ||
Dobol B sa News TV: Sino? | |||
2021-present | A.S.P.N: Ano sa Palagay Niyo | Net 25 |
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Balitang Bayan Numero Uno: 5am Edition | DZRH 666 kHz |
| 1998–2008; 2014–2020 | Dobol A sa Dobol B | Super Radyo DZBB 594 |
| 2014–2020 | Saksi sa Dobol B: Sino? | Super Radyo DZBB 594 |
| 2021–present | Ano Sa Palagay N'yo? | Radyo Agila 1062 |