AC Soriano

Allan "AC" Soriano is a Filipino content creator, filmmaker, and online host. He is best known for his viral impersonations of celebrities, particularly actress Jodi Sta. Maria and host Toni Gonzaga. Soriano gained widespread popularity for his satirical content related to Philippine pop culture and politics, as well as his remixes of scenes from the drama series The Broken Marriage Vow. He is currently a host for the online variety show It's Showtime Online U.

Early life and education Allan Soriano was raised primarily by his grandmother while his mother worked overseas as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). He grew up in what he described as a "feminine household," which he credits for his high respect for women. In this one-man production, he impersonated various characters played by actress Jodi Sta. Maria, including Maya from Be Careful with My Heart, Amor Powers from Pangako Sa 'Yo, and Dr. Jill Ilustre from The Broken Marriage Vow. Sta. Maria herself watched the livestream, praising Soriano's effort and performance. She noted that the parody helped spread awareness about her show.

During the broadcast of The Broken Marriage Vow, Soriano created an EDM remix of a confrontation scene from the series. The remix featured the dialogue "Your daughter is sleeping with my husband" and "Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part" set to the track "Satisfaction" by Benny Benassi. In May 2022, Soriano performed this remix live on national television during an episode of ASAP Natin 'To.

Political satire During the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Soriano developed a satirical character named "Otin G," a parody of multimedia host Toni Gonzaga. Soriano, who was previously a fan of Gonzaga, created the character to express his disappointment regarding her political endorsement of Bongbong Marcos He used the character to satirize Gonzaga's hosting style and performed at campaign rallies for presidential candidate Leni Robredo. The event was scheduled to coincide with Toni Gonzaga's 20th-anniversary concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The livestream trended on social media and featured guest appearances from other creators like Sassa Gurl. He stated that he would double the amount from his own funds before donating.

Hosting In August 2023, Soriano was introduced as a new regular host for Showtime Online U. He joined the program during its seventh anniversary celebration, co-hosting alongside other internet personalities. He refers to his community of followers and the nature of his humor as "dogshow," a term he reclaimed to describe satirical teasing. 2025–present Your Face Sounds Familiar Host