Gian Sotto is a Filipino politician and occasional actor. On May 13, 2019, he was elected as vice mayor of Quezon City, the most populous city in the Philippines. He was re-elected on May 9, 2022.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Gian Carlo Jose Gamboa Sotto
Nickname –> Gian
Birthdate –> March 18, 1978 (Age 45)
Birthplace –> Philippines
Family Background and Childhood
Wife –> Joy Marie Woolbright
Children –> Hugo Sotto, Edrico Sotto, Sandro Sotto, Rossano Sotto, and Amari Jiliana Sotto
Father –> Tito Sotto (Former Senate President)
Mother –> Helen Gamboa
Sisters –> Romina Sotto, Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto, and Ciara Sotto
Gian Carlo Sotto is a member of the powerful Sotto clan which is well-entrenched in politics and show business. He is the son of former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto Castelo III and the great grandson of former Senator Vicente Y. Sotto and the great grandnephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto. His father, mother, sister Ciara, and many cousins are actors and actresses.
Educational Attainment
Elementary – Ateneo De Manila
High School – Ateneo De Manila/Letran (1997)
College – University of Asia and the Pacific (2001)
Degree – Entrepreneurial Management
Political and Business Career
June 2019-Present – Vice Mayor, Quezon City
2010-2019 – Councilor, 3rd District of Quezon City
2001 – Marketing, Autohaus
Show Business Career
2007-2009 – Actor, ABS-CBN, Star Magic
2006-2009 – Actor, MZET Production
2005 – Actor, GMA7
* During his younger years, he was the guitarist of rock band Nerveline
Achievements and Awards
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Advocacy
Livelihood program including skills training
Infrastructure Development
Feeding and Nutrition
Health like anti-dengue
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