Manding Claro is a Filipino

Philippines

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 Matinee idol of LVN Pictures

LVN Pictures

LVN Pictures, Inc. is one of the biggest film studios in the history of Philippine cinema and its foremost establishment in motion picture post-production until 2005...

 of the 50's paired with another matinee idol Nenita Vidal.

Their teaming was very popular during the mid 50s 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.

Filmography

Year	Film/song
1954	Tin-Edyer aka Teenager
1955	Dalagita't Binatilyo aka Guys & Dolls
1955	Banda Uno aka Band No. 1
1955	Ikaw Kasi aka You are to Blame
1956	Puppy Love
1956	Medalyong Perlas aka Pearl Medal
1956	Dama Juana Gang aka Bottleneck Gang
1957	Phone Pal
1957	Troop 11
1957	Lelong Mong Panot aka Your Bald Grandpa!
1958	Eddie Junior Detective [LVN]
1958	Ay Pepita! aka Oh Pepita!
1958	Casa Grande aka Grand House