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American actor and filmmaker
Chris Soriano is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for writing, directing and acting in the films Almighty Zeus (2022),[2][3] The Wedding Hustler (2023),[4][5][6] and The Master Chief: Part One (2023).[7]
Born to Filipino parents at Naval Medical Center San Diego,[8] and raised in Paradise Hills, San Diego,[9] his films have been noted for addressing issues faced by Asian Americans.[10][8][9]
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Writer | Producer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dynasty Boys | N/a | Yes | N/a | N/a | [9] | |
| 2022 | Almighty Zeus | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Zeus Ortega | [9] |
| 2023 | The Wedding Hustler | Yes | Yes | Yes | Executive | Chris Soriano | [9] |
| The Master Chief: Part One | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Gabe Rosario | [9] | |
| 2025 | Authentic or Not: The Filipino Food Revolution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Kris | |
| 2026 | Red Light Teachers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Jeremy Baylon | [11][12][13] |
| TBA | The Ender Home | Yes | No | No | No | ||
| The Master Chief: Subic Bay | Yes | Yes | N/a | N/a | Gabe Rosario | [14] |
- ^ Zevely, Jeff (2022-01-13). “San Diego couple seeks out the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of saying ‘I Do’ in 2022”. KFMB-TV. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Coddon, David L. (1 December 2022). “Arts & Culture Newsletter: To get ‘Almighty Zeus’ to the big screen, it definitely took a village”. San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (24 November 2022). “Exclusive: Chris Soriano And Miguel Matos Open Up About Tackling Asian Hate In “Almighty Zeus”“. TheThings. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (19 December 2022). “Exclusive: Chris And Hillary Soriano On Starring Together In The Kane Lim-Produced ‘The Wedding Hustler’“. TheThings. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Bell, Diane (19 January 2023). “Column: S.D. couple turns pandemic wedding saga into feature film”. San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Small, Moses (18 February 2023). “‘The Wedding Hustler’: San Diego couple releases movie based on pandemic wedding”. KGTV. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ De Pacina, Michelle (3 November 2023). “Chris Soriano film ‘The Master Chief’ pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy”. Next Shark. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ a b Agee, Kelly (23 February 2024). “Navy sailor’s filmmaking son brings Filipino enlisted stories to the small screen”. Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Ramos Tucker, Pollyana (6 October 2023). “La Gente: Actor and Filmmaker Chris Soriano”. Hispanos News. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ “Film raises awareness on Asian hate crimes”. CNN Philippines. 9 November 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ “Filipino American indie movie explores second chances and closed doors in the U.S.” The Global Filipino Magazine. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ^ Salazar, Gabe (2026-01-25). “San Diego Filmmakers Tell Filipino Immigrant Story in ‘Red Light Teachers’“. KGTV. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ “Movie filmed in San Diego highlights Filipino immigrant experience”. FOX 5 San Diego. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Merican, Sara (2024-05-10). “Actor-Director Chris Soriano’s ‘The Master Chief: Subic Bay’ Confirms August Shoot, Actress Heart Evangelista Set To Appear”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
