Charito Solis

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Characters played by Charito Solis

Nanang / Adelina Carandang — Kisapmata (1981)

Mila's sick mother who resides in the Carandang household. Mila initially insists on staying with her, causing friction with Noel. She is tragically killed during the final shooting spree orchestrated by Dadong.

Ina Magenta (archive footage) — Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend (2007)

Queen of Engkantasya and Faye's mother, a powerful magical figure who grants powers to heroes.

Lorna (segment "Pridyider") — Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)

Mother tormented by haunted refrigerator in new home

Paula — You're the Only One I Loved (1992)

Paula is Adela's widowed aunt, who moves into the family home and encourages Adela to experience life beyond the mansion. She supports Adela's courtship with David and later tells her that he remained devoted during her absence. Her visits with David while Adela and Maximo are away also contribute to Maximo's suspicion of him.

Ina Magenta (archive footage) — Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (2010)

A powerful fairy elder who grants magical assistance to protagonists in critical moments.

Storyteller — Of the Flesh (1983)

A middle-aged woman who narrates the film's tragic events. She is the niece of Narcing and Puring, and the daughter of Doray. Her own history of family violence informs her perspective on the family's downfall.

Rosa — Malvarosa (1958)

A beautiful young woman living in the slums with her mother and five older brothers. She feels stressed trying to find solutions to her family's poverty-related problems and witnesses their misfortunes as her mother prepares to marry her fiancé.

Elena — Wherever You Are (1993)

Miguel’s demanding and controlling mother who disapproves of his marriage to Amanda. She forces Miguel to promise that Amanda will reform into a proper wife. After hearing of Miguel’s supposed death, she blames Amanda entirely. Her strictness and grief drive early conflict in the narrative.

Doña Josefa Aquino — Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit (1995)

Jenny's domineering and pious grandmother, under whose care Jenny grows up. When she learns that Jenny went to a party and had sex with Brando, she severely punishes her. Her strict control is a major reason Jenny seeks a chance to escape her cloistered life.

Agnes — Una Kang Naging Akin (1991)

Agnes is Dr. Mallari's older sister and Diosa's aunt. She lives with Diosa and helps her travel to Manila to reveal the truth about her marriage to Nick. At the wedding, Agnes warns Diosa against disrupting Nick and Vanessa's relationship, and later helps restrain Vanessa when she threatens Diosa's son.

Diday — Rosa Mistica (1987)

Referred to as Nyora Diday, a wealthy matriarch who passes away and leaves her estate to her loyal maid, Rosario, triggering a conflict with Loleng and Trixia.

Career Overview

Charito Solis has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Enteng Kabisote Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Shake, Rattle & Roll, Manila by Night, Manila, Open City. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
137
Birth Date
1935-10-06
Birth Place
Tondo, Manila, Philippines

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3543757), public domain (CC0).