Soledad (Sol, Solly) Ballon Magdaluyo (born March 11, 1940), better known by her screen nameSofia Moran, is a Filipina actress, singer and record artist, credited with over 60 Philippine and foreign films. The Philippine actress began her film career in the Philippines in 1967 shortly after Joseph Estrada, then the country's biggest box-office draw and action star, gave her a first break and introduced her as Sofia Moran in his major film in 1968. She was born as Soledad Ballon in Nabua, Camarines Sur.
Sofia was immediately featured in Valiente Brothers, starring Joseph Estrada,[1]Jess Lapid Sr., and Jun Aristorenas,[2] the biggest action stars in the country in 1968, and famously Directed by Augusto Buenaventura.
Her most memorable films were Sofia starred in many of the Philippines’ historical movie classics, notably Siete Infantes de Lara (1973) as Princess Gismenia, co-starred with the legendary and award-winning filmmaker, Manuel Conde.
During the 1970s up until her migration to the United States (Las Vegas), Sofia was busy with her Las Vegas-style Live performances in Manila entertainment venues, such as the legendary Victoria Peak, as well as within the islands in the Philippines, Southeast Asia and major cities in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka).
In 1971, Moran co-starred in the cult film Women in Cages with Pam Grier. It was featured in the Planet Terror portion of the 2007 film Grindhouse directed by Quentin Tarantino. In August 2007, Grindhouse Director Quentin Tarantino said of the film, "I'm a huge, huge fan of Gerry de Leon.... the film Women in Cages is just harsh, harsh, harsh," he said, and described the final shot as one of "devastating despair." Sofia generated critical international reviews from her role as Theresa in Women in Cages and was nominated as Best Actress in a Supporting Role during the 1971 Metro Manila Film Festival
Sofia Moran became known in the 1970's as one of the major actors starring in films representing both the liberation as well as exploitation of the Philippines Film Industry in scenes with daring and bold scenes such as her films in "Huwag Kang Makiapid" (1971) and "Marupok" (1970),[5] as well as the article by Michael Flores, Bodies of Work in Philippine Cinema.[6]
Moran has homes in Nabua, Camarines Sur, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Her husband, Dante, died on February 24, 2019, at Santa Maria Josefa Foundation Hospital in Iriga City, Camarines Sur.
Moran is Catholic. She volunteers and supports the work of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nabua and the Catholic Women's League in Naga City. Every year, she coordinates Nabua's annual Fiesta of Nuestra Senora de Angustia.
Further reading
Quirino, J. (1973). Like Dew in April and Other Stories. Philippines: National Book Store.
Zafra, J. (1995). Twisted. Philippines: Anvil.
References
^King, Amy K. (2016). ""Just like Back Home—Only Different!": Plantation Exploitation in 1970s Women-in-Prison Movies Filmed in the Philippines". The Global South. 10 (2): 48–69. doi:10.2979/globalsouth.10.2.04. ISSN 1932-8648. JSTOR 10.2979/globalsouth.10.2.04. S2CID 149083052. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^Cowie, Peter (1977). World Filmography, 1968. Tantivy Press. p. 493. ISBN978-0-498-01569-4. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^ abcCowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. p. 449. ISBN978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^Aros, Andrew A. (1977). An Actor Guide to the Talkies, 1965 Through 1974. Scarecrow Press. p. 495. ISBN978-0-8108-1052-5. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^"Liberation and Exploitation: On Sex Flicks and the Filipino, Before, During, and After Martial Law". Esquiremag.ph.
^Flores, Patrick D. (2000). "Bodies of Work: Sexual Circulations in Philippine Cinema". Humanities Diliman: A Philippine Journal of Humanities. 1 (1). ISSN 2012-0788. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^Slagle, Alton (17 June 1991). "Cloud hangs over holiday". Daily News. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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Soledad Sol Solly Ballon Magdaluyo born March 11 1940 better known by her screen name Sofia Moran is a Filipina actress singer and record artist credited with over 60 Philippine and foreign films The Philippine actress began her film career in the Philippines in 1967 shortly after Joseph Estrada then the country s biggest box office draw and action star gave her a first break and introduced her as Sofia Moran in his major film in 1968 She was born as Soledad Ballon in Nabua Camarines Sur Sofia MoranSofia Moran in Manila 2016BornSoledad Ballon 1940 03 11 March 11 1940 age 83 Nabua Camarines Sur PhilippinesNationalityFilipino AmericanOther namesSol SollyOccupation s Actress Singer Record Artist PhilanthropistYears active1967 presentSpouseDante A Magdaluyo m 1960 died 2019 wbr Children3Websitehttps sofiamoran org Contents 1 Career 2 Filmography 3 Personal life 4 Further reading 5 References 6 External linksCareer Edit Sofia 1968 Manila Philippines taken in her town of Nabua Camarines Sur 2018 Sofia was immediately featured in Valiente Brothers starring Joseph Estrada 1 Jess Lapid Sr and Jun Aristorenas 2 the biggest action stars in the country in 1968 and famously Directed by Augusto Buenaventura Sofia Moran made a remarkable 64 movies between 1967 and 1974 sharing the lead and starring next to the biggest leading male movie stars in the business to include Joseph Estrada Fernando Poe Jr 3 Tony Ferrer Eddie Garcia Zaldy Zshornack Vic Vargas 3 and Bernard Bonnin 4 Her most memorable films were Sofia starred in many of the Philippines historical movie classics notably Siete Infantes de Lara 1973 as Princess Gismenia co starred with the legendary and award winning filmmaker Manuel Conde During the 1970s up until her migration to the United States Las Vegas Sofia was busy with her Las Vegas style Live performances in Manila entertainment venues such as the legendary Victoria Peak as well as within the islands in the Philippines Southeast Asia and major cities in Japan Tokyo Osaka In 1971 Moran co starred in the cult film Women in Cages with Pam Grier It was featured in the Planet Terror portion of the 2007 film Grindhouse directed by Quentin Tarantino In August 2007 Grindhouse Director Quentin Tarantino said of the film I m a huge huge fan of Gerry de Leon the film Women in Cages is just harsh harsh harsh he said and described the final shot as one of devastating despair Sofia generated critical international reviews from her role as Theresa in Women in Cages and was nominated as Best Actress in a Supporting Role during the 1971 Metro Manila Film FestivalSofia Moran became known in the 1970 s as one of the major actors starring in films representing both the liberation as well as exploitation of the Philippines Film Industry in scenes with daring and bold scenes such as her films in Huwag Kang Makiapid 1971 and Marupok 1970 5 as well as the article by Michael Flores Bodies of Work in Philippine Cinema 6 Filmography EditFilmography Year Film1967 Alamid1967 Pambihirang Pito1967 Roman Montalan1967 Pambihirang Tatlo1967 Magnificent Bandit1967 Kidlat Meets Gringo 3 1967 Eagle Commandos1967 Buhay Marino1967 Baril at Rosaryo1967 Walang Hari sa Batas1968 Valiente Brothers1968 Tigre Gitano1968 The Magnificent Zorro1968 Quinto de Alas1968 Palos Strikes Again1968 Leon Guerrero Laban sa 7 Kilabot1968 Kapwa walang panginoon1968 Giyera patani1968 Daredevil1968 Dambana ng Kagitingan1968 Cuadro de Jack1968 Agents wen Manong1968 Magnificent Karatista1969 Dolpe de Gulat1969 Liquidation Squad1969 Ang ninong kong Nazareno1969 Seven Deadly Roses1969 Kalinga1969 Ronquillo Brothers1969 Palos Fights Back 1969 Franco Negro1969 Musmos na mandirigma1969 Target Hongkong1970 San Diego1970 Marupok1970 Baligtaran1970 Pigilin mo ang Umaga1971 Isla de Amor1971 Arkong Bato1971 Sophia1971 Huwag kang makiapid1971 Inday1971 Castigo1971 Playpen1971 Ang mga Palaban1971 Women in Cages as Theresa uncredited 1971 San Cristobal1971 Sigaw ng Katarungan1972 Batwoman and Robin as Catwoman1972 The Smugglers1972 Parehas ang Laban1972 Walang impiyerno sa Matatapang1972 Bandolera1972 Secret Witness1972 Los compadres1973 Karateka Boxer1973 I Shall Return1973 Siete Infantes de Lara as Princesa Gismenia1973 Kingpin1974 No Tears for the Brave1974 Dial 7171974 Napahiya ka No 1974 The Magic FightersPersonal life Edit Sofia with husband Dante After retiring from film Moran lived in Las Vegas Nevada and Atlantic City New Jersey with her husband Dante A Magdaluyo Magdaluyo worked as a casino pit manager at Caesars Atlantic City 7 Moran has homes in Nabua Camarines Sur Fort Lauderdale Florida and Las Vegas Nevada Her husband Dante died on February 24 2019 at Santa Maria Josefa Foundation Hospital in Iriga City Camarines Sur Moran is Catholic She volunteers and supports the work of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nabua and the Catholic Women s League in Naga City Every year she coordinates Nabua s annual Fiesta of Nuestra Senora de Angustia Further reading EditQuirino J 1973 Like Dew in April and Other Stories Philippines National Book Store Zafra J 1995 Twisted Philippines Anvil References Edit King Amy K 2016 Just like Back Home Only Different Plantation Exploitation in 1970s Women in Prison Movies Filmed in the Philippines The Global South 10 2 48 69 doi 10 2979 globalsouth 10 2 04 ISSN 1932 8648 JSTOR 10 2979 globalsouth 10 2 04 S2CID 149083052 Retrieved 1 December 2020 Cowie Peter 1977 World Filmography 1968 Tantivy Press p 493 ISBN 978 0 498 01569 4 Retrieved 1 December 2020 a b c Cowie Peter Elley Derek 1977 World Filmography 1967 Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press p 449 ISBN 978 0 498 01565 6 Retrieved 1 December 2020 Aros Andrew A 1977 An Actor Guide to the Talkies 1965 Through 1974 Scarecrow Press p 495 ISBN 978 0 8108 1052 5 Retrieved 1 December 2020 Liberation and Exploitation On Sex Flicks and the Filipino Before During and After Martial Law Esquiremag ph Flores Patrick D 2000 Bodies of Work Sexual Circulations in Philippine Cinema Humanities Diliman A Philippine Journal of Humanities 1 1 ISSN 2012 0788 Retrieved 1 December 2020 Slagle Alton 17 June 1991 Cloud hangs over holiday Daily News Newspapers com Retrieved 1 December 2020 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sofia Moran Sofia Moran at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sofia Moran amp oldid 1145569271, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
