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Albea Embestro Soriano, LLC is a production company dedicated to sharing the stories of empowering minorities across America. Founded by Chris Soriano, an Asian American who felt the need to place more people of color on the big screen. 

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THE MASTER CHIEF (2023)

Gabe Rosario, a proud Filipino American, joins the U.S. Navy and encounters the tight-knit "Filipino Mafia" on his ship in San Diego. Led by Master Chief Tabalon, they strategize to advance in the Navy. Racial tensions erupt, leading to tragedy. Gabe supports a fellow sailor, Gibbs, and works to heal divisions within the crew.

Amidst this, an arms dealer, Tony Bancroft, threatens the ship. Gabe and Gibbs unite to capture him, aiming to earn respect and justice. "The Master Chief" is a gripping story of camaraderie and justice, transcending racial divides in service to their ship and nation.

Writer, Director, Actor, Producer: Chris Soriano

ALMIGHTY ZEUS (2022)

"Almighty Zeus" is about an Asian-American boxer who faces hate crimes in a COVID-19 pandemic. When the Middleweight Champion’s mom dies of COVID, he challenges an Asian American underdog (Zeus) to punish in the ring. Zeus encounters a neighborhood boxing legend, Coach Green, who decides to take Zeus under his wing and teach him fight tactics through the dangerous streets of Los Angeles.

Distributed by: TriCoast Worldwide, ABS-CBN. Writer, Director, Actor, Producer: Chris Soriano

THE WEDDING HUSTLER (2023)

Christine Chang is an Asian American wedding planner who knows her "thang" on bargaining the best price. When she learns about a couple who rescheduled their wedding three times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she decides to help the groom surprise his fiancé with the perfect wedding. With barely any money, the groom and the planner navigate through the street vendors of Los Angeles to piece together the wedding of his fiancé’s dreams

Distributed by: 1091 Pictures. Writer, Director, Actor, Producer: Chris Soriano

DYNASTY BOYS

A group of bullied Asian Americans band together to stand up against hate crimes in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic surrounded with racism and violence.

Writer, Director, Actor, Producer: Chris Soriano

Dynasty Boys featured in the top headlines in the Philippines.