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Filipino entertainer (1928–2004)

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

Gines Francisco Soriano (July 6, 1928 – February 21, 2004), known professionally as Nestor de Villa, was a Filipinoactor 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 "Fred Astaire of the Philippines", though the same moniker had also been given to Bayani Casimiro.

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Early life and later career

De Villa was born Gines Francisco Soriano on July 6, 1928, in then municipality of Cabanatuan in the province of Nueva Ecija. He was a pre-medical student when he was signed by LVN Pictures.

His father was disappointed by his decision to become an actor, and the two became estranged. However, they were reconciled by LVN President Doña