Charito Solis

Acting

Charito Solis

Born October 6, 1935 · Tondo, Manila, Philippines

Died January 9, 1998 · aged 62

Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film actress. Her most notable films include Kundiman ng Lahi (1959), Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak (1967), Igorota (1968), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (1979), Kisapmata (1980), Manila by Night (1980), and Hinugot sa Langit (1985). Along with Nora Aunor and Vilma…

Known For

KisapmataKisapmata · 1981
Kisapmata
★ 8.31981
MovieCrimeDrama
A young woman gets married but her authoritarian father refuses to let her out of his sight.
Wrenched From HeavenWrenched From Heaven · 1985
Wrenched From Heaven
★ 9.51985
MovieDrama
A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
MalvarosaMalvarosa · 1958
Malvarosa
★ 6.51958
MovieDrama
A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
Yesterday's PromiseYesterday's Promise · 1994
Yesterday's Promise
★ 6.01994
MovieDrama
Three strong-willed sisters face tough choices.
Alyas Pogi 2Alyas Pogi 2 · 1992
Alyas Pogi 2
★ 8.01992
MovieAction
A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.
Of the FleshOf the Flesh · 1983
Of the Flesh
★ 6.91983
MovieDramaHorror
When Narcing brings home his wife Puring to their hometown Mulawin in the 1930s, it sets off a series of events that include parricide, infidelity, betrayal, guilt and redemption.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
★ 10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Because I Love YouBecause I Love You · 1993
Because I Love You
★ 8.01993
MovieDramaRomance
Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura becomes his subject. He encouraged her to come out in public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.

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