Sofia Moran

Soledad (Sol, Solly) Ballon Magdaluyo (born March 11, 1945), better known by her screen name Sofia Moran, is a Filipina Actress, Singer and Record Artist, credited with over 50 Filipino and International 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, discovered her in Manila during a Talent Showcase. She was then known with her birth name, Soledad Ballon who was born in Nabua, Camarines Sur in the province of Bicol. Joseph Estrada, who later was elected as the 13th President of the Philippines [1], with his agents, named her Sofia Moran and inevitably became dubbed the Sophia Loren of the Philippine cinema due to her sophistication, beauty, class, and one of the most in demand and sexiest leading ladies in the movie/film industry during this period.[2]
Sofia was immediately featured in Valiente Brothers, starring Joseph Estrada, Jess Lapid, and Jun Aristorenas, the biggest action stars in the country in 1968, and famously Directed by Augusto Buenaventura.
Sofia Moran made remarkable 54 movies between 1967 and 1974, sharing and starring next to the biggest leading male movie stars in the business to include Fernando Poe Jr., Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Zaldy Zschornak, Vic Vargas and Bernard Bonin [3]
Her most memorable films were Sofia starred in many of the Philippines historical movie classics, notably 7 Infantes de Lara (1973) as Princess Gismenia, with legendary co-star and award-winning filmmaker, Manuel Conde.
During the 1970s up until her migration to the United States (Las Vegas), Sofia was busy with her 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). Her Live performances were compared to Ann-Margret and Cher productions shows in Las Vegas.
In 1971 an internationally acclaimed genre film Women in Cages (U.S.), Sofia Moran starred with Pam Grier in this cult movie directed by Gerry de Leon, and produced by, now Oscar legend and winner, Roger Corman. Women in Cages was one of the most successful independent films ever released, and was prominently 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." [4] 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 Manila Film Festival [5]
Soledad (Ballon) Magdaluyo famously known in Philippine Show Business from 1967 - 1974 as Sofia Moran, resides with her husband Dante Magdaluyo between her hometown of Nabua, Camarines Sur, Bicol and Manila, Philippines Sol's husband Dante A. Magdaluyo passed away in Camarines Sur on February 24, 2019.
Sofia has been very active with philanthropic work at Holy Cross Catholic Church in her hometown of Nabua and the Catholic Women's League based in Naga City
As the President of the Patron Saint of Nabua, Nuestra Senora de Angustia. Soledad is the main donor, benefactor and sponsor of its Fiesta of Nuestra Senora de Angustia every year in May
[1] Presidency of Joseph Estrada
[2] Pelikula, ATBP April 2015/Philippine Sex Symbols
[3] Sofia Moran Filmography
[4] Women in Cages 1971
[5] Playpen / Women in Cages; 1971 Manila Film Festival
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The Magic Fighters 1974
Napahiya ka, 'No? 1974
Dial 717 1974
No Tears for the Brave 1974
Kingpin 1973
Siete Infantes de Lara as Princesa Gismenia 1973
I Shall Return 1973
Karateka Boxer 1973
Los compadres 1972
Secret Witness 1972
Bandolera 1972
Walang impiyerno sa Matatapang 1972
Parehas ang Laban 1972
The Smugglers 1972
Batwoman and Robin as Catwoman 1972
Sigaw ng Katarungan 1971
San Cristobal 1971
Women in Cages as Theresa (uncredited) 1971
Ang mga Palaban 1971
Playpen 1971
Castigo 1971
Inday 1971
Huwag kang makiapid 1971
Sophia 1971
Arkong Bato 1971
Isla de Amor 1971
Pigilin mo ang Umaga 1970
Baligtaran 1970
Marupok 1970
Blue Boy 1970
San Diego 1970
Target, Hongkong 1969
Musmos na mandirigma 1969
Franco Negro 1969
Palos Fights Back! 1969
Ronquillo Brothers 1969
Kalinga 1969
Seven Deadly Roses 1969
Ang ninong kong Nazareno 1969
Liquidation Squad 1969
Dolpe de Gulat 1969
Magnificent Karatista 1968
Agents wen Manong 1968
Cuadro de Jack 1968
Dambana ng Kagitingan 1968
Daredevil 1968
Giyera patani 1968
Kapwa walang panginoon 1968
Leon Guerrero: Laban sa 7 Kilabot 1968
Palos Strikes Again 1968
Quinto de Alas 1968
The Magnificent Zorro 1968
Tigre Gitano 1968
Valiente Brothers 1968
Walang Hari sa Batas 1967
Baril at Rosaryo 1967
Buhay Marino 1967
Eagle Commandos 1967
Kidlat Meets Gringo 1967
Magnificent Bandit 1967
Pambihirang Tatlo 1967
Roman Montalan 1967
Pambihirang Pito 1967
Alamid 1967
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