Charo Santos-Concio Biography: Movies, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Appointments

Olivia Charo Santos-Concio, known professionally as Charo Santos-Concio, is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, film producer, television host, and one of the most powerful women in Philippine media history.

As President and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation from 2008 to 2022 (and Chief Content Officer until her retirement), she steered the network through its golden era and its most challenging times.

Profile

• Full Name: Olivia Charo Santos-Concio
• Stage Name: Charo Santos-Concio
• Born: 27, October 1955
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Actress, Film Producer, Television Host, Former CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Winifredo Santos and Nora Navarro-Santos
• Siblings: Malou N. Santos, Millette Santos, Mae Santos, Suzanne Santos, Joey Santos
• Spouse: Cesar Rafael Concio Jr. (m. 1981)
• Children: Francis Concio, Martin Concio
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million

Early Life and Education

Olivia Charo Santos-Concio was born on October 27, 1955, in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, to Winifredo Santos, a provincial treasurer, and Nora Navarro-Santos, a homemaker from a prominent local family.

Raised in a devout Roman Catholic household, she attended St. Anthony College in Calapan and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from St. Paul University Manila (magna cum laude). She later completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2000.

She is of Filipino ethnicity with Tagalog and Mangyan roots from her mother’s side and her faith remains central to her life, with prayer and family values guiding her resilience.

Career

Charo Santos-Concio began acting in the late 1970s under Regal Films, quickly rising to dramatic stardom with breakthrough performances in Itim (1976), Kisapmata (1981), and Dekada ’70 (2002), earning multiple Best Actress awards from FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Luna, and the Asian Film Awards.

She became one of the most respected actresses of her generation while simultaneously building a corporate career at ABS-CBN, starting as a television production assistant and rising to executive producer of blockbuster films under Star Cinema.

In 2008 she was appointed President and CEO of ABS-CBN, becoming the first woman to lead the country’s largest media conglomerate. During her tenure, she expanded the network’s reach globally, launched successful digital platforms, and produced record-breaking films and teleseryes.

Even after stepping down as CEO in 2022, she continues as Chief Content Officer and host of Maalaala Mo Kaya, the longest-running drama anthology in Asia.

Charo Santos-Concio stands as a towering figure in Philippine entertainment and media. She has received lifetime achievement awards from FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Cinemalaya, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, and was honored as one of Asia’s Most Influential Women in Media. Her blend of artistic brilliance and corporate leadership remains unmatched in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @charosantosconcio
• Facebook Handle: Charo Santos-Concio
• Twitter Handle: @charosantos

Personal Life

Charo Santos-Concio married Cesar Rafael Concio Jr., a civil engineer and businessman, in 1981. The couple has two sons, Francis and Martin, both of whom work in media and production. Known for her quiet elegance and strong family values, she divides her time between Manila and a rest house in Tagaytay.

Despite the intense public scrutiny during ABS-CBN’s franchise battles, she has remained composed, often citing her Catholic faith and family as her source of strength.

Filmography

• Itim (1976)
• Kisapmata (1981)
• Kain at Abel (1982)
• Batch ’81 (1982)
• Dekada ’70 (2002)
• Magnifico (2003)
• Feng Shui (2004)
• Eerie (2019)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–present, host)

Net Worth

Charo Santos-Concio has an estimated net worth of $30 million, derived from decades of acting royalties, executive compensation during her tenure as ABS-CBN CEO and Chief Content Officer, Star Cinema film profits, real-estate investments in Metro Manila and Batangas, and various corporate board seats. She is regarded as one of the wealthiest and most influential women in Philippine media.