Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor.
Lloyd Samartino | |
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| Born | Lloyd Samartino Jr. February 2, 1960 Caloocan, Philippines |
| Other names | John Lloyd Samartino, Lloydie, JLS |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Jo Ramos (m. 1992; sep. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
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Personal life
Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. They have a son, Sergio.[1]
Career
Samartino started his career as a commercial model for Close-Up tooth paste in 1978. His first film appearance was Gabun: Anak Mo, Anak Ko in 1979. He became a popular matinee-idol in 1980s. Samartino has played the leading man with actresses including Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos-Recto and Rio Locsin.[2]
Filmography
Film
- Gabun: Anak Mo, Anak Ko (Agrix Films, 1979)
- Annie Batungbakal (1979)
- 4 na Maria (Agrix Films, 1980)
- Problem Child (1980)
- Good Morning Sunshine (Lea Productions, 1980)
- Salamat... Kapatid Ko! (1980)
- Unang Yakap – Roy (1980)
- Reyna ng Pitong Gatang – Joey Sta. Maria (1980)
- Bongga Ka 'Day! (1980)
- Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak (1980)
- Totoy Boogie – Totoy Boogie (1980)
- Pag-Ibig Ko, Hatiin Ninyo (1980)
- Nakakabaliw, Nakakaaliw (1981)
- Showbiz Scandal (1981)
- Ibalik ang Swerti (1981)
- Bawal (1981)
- Tropang Bulilit (1981)
- Rock n' Roll (1981)
- Ito Ba ang Ating Mga Anak (1982)
- Anak – Gabriel (1982)
- No Other Love (1982)
- Diosa – Teddy (1982)
- Indecent Exposure (1983)
- Strangers in Paradise – Tony (1983)
- Mortal Sin (1983)
- Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? – Emil (1990)
- Iisa Pa Lamang – Eric (1992)
- Santo-Santito (1996)
- Anak ng Bulkan – Greg Miranda (1997)
- Naglalayag – Dorinda's dead husband (Angora Films, 2004)
- Happily Ever After (2005)
- I Will Always Love You – Edward Ledesma (Regal Films & GMA Films, 2006)
- I've Fallen For You – Randy Reyes (Star Cinema, 2007)
- Tutok – Mr. Delgado (2009)
- Kamoteng Kahoy – Congressman (2009)
- Nandito Ako... Nagmamahal sa 'Yo – Orly Suganob (Regal Films, 2009)
- Paano Na Kaya – Alvin (Star Cinema, 2010)
- Rosario – Don Enrique's Friend (Cinemabuhay International & Studio 5, 2010)
- My Valentine Girls – Aia's father (segment "Soulmates", 2011)
- The Road – Ella's father (GMA Films, 2011)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 – Norman (segment "Parola", 2011)
- Amorosa: The Revenge – Lito (2012)
- Biktima (2012)
- Bayang Magiliw (2013)
- Lihis (2013)
- Boy Golden (2013)
- Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak – Derick Pagano (Star Cinema, 2014)
- Felix Manalo – Juan Natividad (Viva Films, 2015)
- Whistleblower (2016)
- This Time – Aldrin's father (Viva Films, 2016)
- Isa Pang Bahaghari – Cenen (Heaven's Best Entertainment and Solar Pictures, 2020)
- Love Is Color Blind – Ninong Gary (Star Cinema, 2021)