Lloyd Samartino
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Born
February 2, 1963
Lloyd Samartino Jr.
February 2, 1963
Caloocan, Philippines
OthernamesJohn Lloyd Samartino, Lloydie, JLS
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1979–present
Lloyd Samartino | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lloyd Samartino Jr. February 2, 1963 Caloocan, Philippines |
| Other names | John Lloyd Samartino, Lloydie, JLS |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse |
Jo Ramos
(m. 1992; sep. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1963) is a Filipino actor.
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]
