Manding Claro
Manding Claro 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.
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 |
| 1958 | Ay Pepita! aka Oh Pepita! |
| 1958 | Casa Grande aka Grand House |