Chris Soriano Explained

Birth Place:Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, United States
Spouse:[1]

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]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Dynasty Boys
2022Almighty ZeusZeus Ortega
2023The Wedding HustlerChris Soriano
The Master Chief: Part OneGabe Rosario
TBAThe Master Chief: Subic BayGabe Rosario[11]

The Master Chief: Part One

The Master Chief: Part One
Director:Chris Soriano
Cinematography:Garrett Gaston
Editing:Mark De Leon
Studio:Albea Embestro Soriano
Italic Title:no

The Master Chief: Part One is a 2023 American drama film written and director by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Haley Weber and Ryan Barrier.

Plot

Racial tension aboard a ship becomes a reality for a Filipino sailor.

Cast

Production

The film was shot aboard Naval ships in San Diego, California[12] with a local cast and crew.[13] The story is based on the experiences and hardships Soriano's father faced during his time in the United States Navy.[14]

Release

The film was released in theaters on November 10, 2023.[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. News: Zevely . Jeff . 2022-01-13 . San Diego couple seeks out the 'Do's and Don'ts' of saying 'I Do' in 2022 . 5 January 2024 . . en-US.
  2. News: Coddon . David L. . 1 December 2022 . Arts & Culture Newsletter: To get 'Almighty Zeus' to the big screen, it definitely took a village . 5 January 2024 . . en-US.
  3. News: Hellberg . Tessa Hayley . 24 November 2022 . Exclusive: Chris Soriano And Miguel Matos Open Up About Tackling Asian Hate In "Almighty Zeus" . 29 December 2022 . TheThings . en-US.
  4. News: Hellberg . Tessa Hayley . 19 December 2022 . Exclusive: Chris And Hillary Soriano On Starring Together In The Kane Lim-Produced 'The Wedding Hustler' . 2 January 2024 . TheThings . en.
  5. News: Bell . Diane . 19 January 2023 . Column: S.D. couple turns pandemic wedding saga into feature film . 2 January 2024 . . en-US.
  6. News: Small . Moses . 18 February 2023 . 'The Wedding Hustler': San Diego couple releases movie based on pandemic wedding . 2 January 2024 . . en.
  7. News: De Pacina . Michelle . 3 November 2023 . Chris Soriano film 'The Master Chief' pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103225038/https://nextshark.com/the-master-chief-filipino-sailors-us-navy . 3 November 2023 . 2 January 2024 . Next Shark.
  8. News: Agee . Kelly . Navy sailor's filmmaking son brings Filipino enlisted stories to the small screen . 1 March 2024 . . 23 February 2024 . en.
  9. News: Ramos Tucker . Pollyana . La Gente: Actor and Filmmaker Chris Soriano . 1 March 2024 . Hispanos News . 6 October 2023.
  10. News: Film raises awareness on Asian hate crimes . 1 March 2024 . . 9 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221111050058/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/videos/2022/11/9/Film-raises-awareness-on-Asian-hate-crimes.html . 11 November 2022.
  11. Web site: Merican . Sara . 2024-05-10 . Actor-Director Chris Soriano’s ‘The Master Chief: Subic Bay’ Confirms August Shoot, Actress Heart Evangelista Set To Appear . 2024-06-08 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2023-10-20 . Action Drama Film 'The Master Chief' That Highlights Filipino Mafia to Premiere This November - When In Manila . 2024-01-05 . . en-US.
  13. Web site: Small . Moses . 2023-11-17 . 'The Master Chief': Local movie highlights Filipino U.S. Navy sailors . 2024-01-02 . . en.
  14. Web site: Sambile . Kristel . 2023-11-11 . ‘The Master Chief’ honors Filipino Americans’ US Navy legacy on the big screen . 2024-01-02 . . en.
  15. Web site: De Pacina . Michelle . 2023-11-03 . Chris Soriano film ‘The Master Chief’ pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103225038/https://nextshark.com/the-master-chief-filipino-sailors-us-navy . 2023-11-03 . 2024-01-02 . Next Shark.
  16. Web site: Danoff . Owen . 2023-10-17 . The Master Chief Trailer Sees Tensions Rise In The US Navy [EXCLUSIVE] ]. 2024-01-02 . . en.