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Born on October 27, 1955, Charo Santos-Concio is from Calapan, Philippines. Charo Santos-Concio is an actor, film producer and television presenter. The age as of 2026 is 70. Schooling on record includes Harvard University. Notable works include Maalaala Mo Kaya.
My Take
What strikes me most about Charo Santos-Concio is her rare double life: a beloved actress who also rose to run ABS-CBN, the Philippines' biggest media empire, as president and CEO. That blend of being in front of the camera and steering the whole machine from behind it is unusual and, frankly, formidable. Add a Harvard education and the decades-long emotional anchor of Maalaala Mo Kaya, and you get someone who understands storytelling from every angle. I admire performers who can also wield real institutional power without losing their humanity, and she seems to have managed exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Name (Japanese)
- チャロ・サントス＝コンチョ
- Reading
- ちゃろ・さんとす＝こんちょ
- Born
- October 27, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Calapan, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television presenter
2. Background
- University
- Harvard University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Maalaala Mo Kaya | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charo%20Santos-Concio
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5880927
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Charo Santos-Concio born?
Born October 27, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Charo Santos-Concio from?
Charo Santos-Concio is from Calapan, Philippines.
What does Charo Santos-Concio do?
Charo Santos-Concio works as actor, film producer, television presenter.
What is Charo Santos-Concio known for?
Notable works include Maalaala Mo Kaya.
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