Name Manding Claro Role Matinee idol | Movies Banda Uno | |
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Manding Claro (born 1938) is a Filipino Matinee idol of LVN Pictures of the 1950s paired with another matinee idol Nenita Vidal.
Their teaming was very popular during the mid 1950s for movie hits such as Dalagita't Binatilyo and Banda Uno in 1955; Puppy Love in 1956; Medalyong Perlas, a Musical film in 1956; Phone Pal, Lelong Mong Panot and Troop 11, both in 1957.
He later transferred to Sampaguita Pictures, where he made several more movies and ended his career as an actor to pursue a career as a singer. He was very successful as a singer for many years with tours throughout Asia.
He has since answered to a higher more divine calling, which he continues to this day.
He retired in showbiz in 1958.
He was also inducted to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in December 2013.