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Vic Sotto’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

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Isabella Campbell

Updated on January 08, 2026

  • Age: 65
  • Birth Place: Manila, Philippines
  • Height: 1.78 m
  • Marital Status: Married (Dina Bonnevie)
  • Full Name: Marvic Castelo Sotto
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Date of Birth: April 28, 1954
  • Occupation: actor, comedian, film producer, host, singer and composer
  • Children: Oyo Boy Sotto, Paulina Sotto, Danica Sotto, Vicco Sotto

Vic was born in 28th April 1954. Vic’s mother was Macelino Ojeda Sotto, and father was Dr. Herminia Castelo. Vic attended the Colegio De San Juan de Letran. Initially, he was a folk singer and a guitarist, and made the career switch much later. He with his brothers Tito and Val appeared in a show “OK Lang” that was produced by IBC TV. It was a gag show.

Later he joined the disco funk band “VST & Company” where he was the lead vocalist. His memorable songs include “Rock, Rock”, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko”, and “Kung Sakali”. During his stay at IBC Network, he met the comedian Joey de Leon. Leon invited the trio to join him and TVJ – Tito, Vic and Joey was created. Soon the trio started to appear in several shows such as Iskul Bukol, eat Bulaga, TVJ’s Jesters and Rock and Roll 2000.

Vic, Richie D Horsie and Joey De Leon were accused of raping a 16 year old actress Pepsi Paloma. No legal steps were however taken against them. The three had to apologize on national television for their deeds. Vic has constantly been associated with various television networks such as ABS-CBN, GMA NETWORK, and TV5. Vic has two sons and two daughters and has been married thrice.