Gian Sotto

Gian Carlo Gamboa Sotto (; born March 18, 1978) 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. 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 celebrities Tito Sotto and Helen Gamboa. Belonging to the Sotto family of Philippine entertainment and politics, he is a great grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto. He is also the nephew of actor and television personality Vic Sotto, making him a first cousin of actor Oyo Sotto and Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto.

Entertainment career Sotto had several acting stints in 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 from 2007 to 2009. He previously worked as an actor on GMA Network and later under MZET Production from 2006 to 2009.

Political career Sotto and Rep. Arjo Atayde (QC–1st) during the 2024 Chinese New Year festival in Quezon City's Chinatown district

In 2010, Sotto was elected to the Quezon City Council as a councilor from the third district. He was a member of the Liberal Party until he switched parties, joining PDP–Laban on May 10, 2017. As councilor, he served as the chairman of the Committee on Parks and Environment Protection Committee and of the Committee on Anti-Illegal drugs.

In 2019, Sotto ran for vice mayor 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. They have six children.

Electoral history