Ciara Sotto

Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto , is a Filipino actress, singer and host.

Career At age six, Sotto made her first appearance on the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. She began her television career in T.G.I.S. before becoming a recurring co-host on Eat Bulaga!. As a teenager, she regularly performed on the show with her cousin Danica Sotto and Jocas de Leon; they were dubbed the "Ang TVJ (Tito, Vic, and Joey) Kids." During her stint, she was paired with co-host Paolo Ballesteros as the "CiaPao" tandem. She later appeared in several television programs aired by GMA Network.

In 2008, Sotto launched her album entitled If You Love Me. She said that she was involved in different aspects of the album's production. The album contains songs written by her father, Tito, with her uncle, Vic Sotto along with Joey de Leon doing the back-up vocals of one song. It was Sotto's second album and it is produced and was distributed by Sony BMG Music.

Personal life She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senator Vicente Sotto III. She is a first cousin of Sharon Cuneta (their mothers are sisters) and an aunt to KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Oyo Boy Sotto, as well as Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto.

In 2010, Sotto married businessman Jojo Oconer, with whom she has a son. Their marriage was annulled in 2019, after which she briefly dated for 2 years but has since remained single.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1985 Mama Said Papa Said I Love You Ciara 1997 T.G.I.S.: The Movie Rain Abrera 1999 Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo Jessie 2000 Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Sheryl Minsan, Minahal Kita Mary Ann 2004 Spirit of the Glass Cecille 2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On Sha 2009 Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Carol Uy 2010 White House Angelique 2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Trainors 2014 Where I Am King Battered girlfriend

Television Year Title Role Note(s) 1995–1999 T.G.I.S. Regina "Rain" Abrera 1997–1999 Growing Up Regina "Rain" Abrera 1998–present Eat Bulaga! Herself (co-host, recurring guest performer) 1998 Halik sa Apoy Adelle 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Grace 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Barbara Wilwayco 2003 Buttercup Sheryl Bala 2004 Magpakailanman Herself (various episode roles) Episode role 2005–2006 Love to Love Princess Episode: "Love-an O Bawi" Samantha / Sam Episode: "Best Friends" 2006 Dangal Celestina "Celestine" Soledad 2009 Darna Selena / Babaeng Apoy 2010 Talentadong Pinoy Celebrity Talentado Champion 2011 Star Confessions Sfazhiva 2012 Valiente young Luming Walang Hanggan young Margaret Montenegro Wansapanataym Janine Episode: "Magic Shoes" 2013–2014 Madam Chairman Jingle 2015 Princess in the Palace Daphne Jacinto 2016 Tonight with Arnold Clavio Herself Yan ang Morning! Herself 2018 Contessa Verlina Venganza 2022–2025 M.O.M.S — Mhies on a Mission Herself (host) 2024–2025 Ang Himala ni Niño Andrea 2025 Rainbow Rumble Herself (contestant) Season 2; Episode 23