Nestor de Villa

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Francisco and the surname or paternal family name is Soriano.

Nestor de Villa
Born
Gines Francisco Soriano

(1928-07-06)July 6, 1928
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands
DiedFebruary 21, 2004(2004-02-21) (aged 75)
Muntinlupa, Philippines
Other namesGines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Dancer
Years active1951–2004
SpouseMarilu Cacho
Children4
RelativesPaul Soriano (grandson)
Toni Gonzaga (granddaughter-in-law)

Gines Francisco Soriano (July 6, 1928 – February 21, 2004), known professionally as Nestor de Villa, was a Filipino actor frequently cast in musical films. He was a gifted dancer, often paired with frequent on-screen partner Nida Blanca in both film and television. His dancing talent led some people to call him the "Gene Kelly of the Philippines".

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