Phillip Salvador
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Phillip "Ipe" Salvador (born Phillip Mikael Reyes Salvador on August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 actor.

Acting career

Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with Adios Mi Amor. He toiled in minor roles in Philippine movies until he became a protege of director Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka
Catalino Ortiz Brocka is known as one of the greatest film directors of the Philippines. Brocka was openly homosexual and many of his films incorporated LGBT themes into their often dramatic storylines....

. Together, they made more than ten films in a row, including Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978), Mananayaw (1978), Gumising Ka, Maruja (1978), Hayop sa Hayop (1978), Init (1979), Jaguar
Jaguar (film)
Jaguar is a 1979 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka. It was entered into the 1980 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Phillip Salvador - Poldo* Amy Austria - Cristy* Menggie Cobarrubias - Sonny* Anita Linda - Mother* Johnny Delgado - Direk...

(1979), Bona (1980), Kontrobersyal (1981), Cain at Abel (1982) and PX (1982). Jaguar, where Salvador played the lead, became the first Filipino film to be entered into competition at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...

. Salvador played the leading role in another Brocka film, Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim (1985), for which he won his first of three FAMAS Best Actor awards. In 1989, Salvador again starred in another Brocka film, Orapronobis, which was critical of the human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...

 record of the administration of President Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...

. That film was banned by the local film censors, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board is the government agency responsible for rating television and film for the Philippines. Recently, the MTRCB was given the additional task of rating various video media . It is under the executive powers of the Office of the President...

.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Salvador headlined several biopics, including Balweg (1986), Boy Negro (1980), Kumander Dante (1988), Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989), and Ka Hector (1995). For his portrayal of Senator
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...

 Robert Barbers
Robert Barbers
Robert Zabala Barbers was a police officer, Secretary of Interior and Local Government and Senator of the Philippines.-Early life and studies:...

 in Bobby Barbers, Parak, Salvador won his third FAMAS Best Actor Award; he had previously won his second such award for Padilla: Bala Lang ang Katapat mo! in 1993.

Salvador transitioned into supporting roles in films such as Utang ng Ama (2003) and Baler (2008). He also co-starred in the ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 television series Maging Sino Ka Man and Ang Panday.

Personal life

Salvador was the son of the athlete and film/stage producer Lou Salvador
Lou Salvador
Luis "Lou" Salvador was a Filipino basketball player, stage actor and talent manager. As a player for the Philippine national basketball team during the 1923 Far Eastern Games, he scored 116 points in a single game. He later became a leading figure in Philippine show business as a talent manager...

. He is the brother to Alona Alegre
Alona Alegre
Alona Alegre is a Filipino actress who is the daughter of comedian actor Lou Salvador and LVN actress Inday Jalandoni. She is the younger sister of fellow actor Philip Salvador and the late Lou Salvador Jr.....

, Leroy Salvador, Lou Salvador, Jr.
Lou Salvador, Jr.
Lou Salvador, Jr. was a Filipino film actor. He was dubbed as "The James Dean of the Philippines".He was the son of Lou Salvador, a famous basketball player turned film and stage producer. His father would direct him in such film roles as in Bad Boy and Barkada . Salvador, Jr...

, Jobelle Salvador, Ross Rival
Ross Rival
-Early life:Born Rosauro Reyes-Salvador on October 7, 1945 in Quezon City. He was elder brother of actor Phillip Salvador, the late director Leroy Salvador and actress Jobelle Salvador.-Movies:-Miscellaneous Crew:-Death:...

 (born Rosauro Salvador), Deborah Sun (born Louise Salvador) and the uncle of actress Maja Salvador
Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador is one of the latest in line of the showbiz clan of the Salvador family. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN, and a membser of Star Magic.-Early life:...

. He is now married to Emma Ledesma. Ipe is now a Born Again Christian since 2008.

Fraud conviction

In 2006, Salvador was convicted by a Las Piñas City
Las Piñas City
The City of Las Piñas is a city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines...

 trial court for estafa
Fraud
In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and also a civil law violation...

 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The case had been initiated by a businesswoman, Cristina Decena, with whom he had a relationship. As of January 2009, the case is pending appeal with the Court of Appeals
Philippine Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals of the Philippines is the Philippines' second highest judicial court, just after the Supreme Court. The court consists of 68 Associate Justices and 1 Presiding Justice...

.

Movies

  • Rosario (2010) .... Don Enrique
  • Ang Panday
    Ang Panday (2009 film)
    Ang Panday is a 2009 Filipino fantasy film that adapts Carlo J. Caparas' Panday comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, the film adaptation stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as the title character...

    (2009) .... Lizardo
  • Baler
    Baler (film)
    Baler is a 2008 drama film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales...

    (2008) .... Daniel Reyes
  • For the First Time
    For the First Time (2008 film)
    For The First Time is a 2008 Filipino romantic film produced by Star Cinema. It stars Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion. The film was shot in the Philippines and in Santorini, Greece.-Synopsis:...

    (2008) .... Santi Sandoval
  • Utang na Ama (2003) .... Ipe
  • Kaaway Hanggang Hukay (2001) .... Col. Baltazar Soriano
  • Huwag Mo Akong Subukan (2000)
  • Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na (2000) .... Capt. Victor de Leon
  • Resbak, Babalikan Kita (1999) .... Warlo
  • Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais (1998) .... Phillip
  • Berdugo (1998) .... Enrico Gonzales
  • Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko (1998) .... Capt. Roman
  • Onyok Velasco Story (1997)
  • Bobby Parkers: Parak (1997) .... Bobby Barbers
  • Hanggang May Hininga (1996) .... Ellis
  • Maginoong Barumbado (1996) .... Angel Solomon
  • Pamilya Valderama (1995)
  • Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya 2, Tapusin Na Natin Ang Laban (1995) .... Omar Abdullah
  • Ka Hector (1995) .... Ka Hector/Che/Poldo
  • Tunay Na Kaibigan, Walang Iwanan. Peksman! (1994) .... Daniel
  • Mancao (1994) .... Cesar Mancao
  • Nandito Ako (1993) .... Victor Villegas
  • Masahol Pa Sa Hayop: Padilla (Bala Lang ang Katapat mo!) (1993) .... Capt. Tomas Padilla
  • Lucio Margallo (1992) .... Lucio Margallo
  • Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya (1992) .... Omar Abdullah
  • Tatak ng Cebu II: Emong Verdadero (Bala ng Ganti) (1992) .... Danilo Dela Cruz
  • Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo (1991) - Lt. Peping Guerrero
  • Kidlat Ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 (1990) .... Joe Pring
  • Okay Ka, Fairy Ko (1990) .... Joe Pring
  • Angel Molave (1990) .... Angel Molave
  • Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko (1990)
  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) .... Joe Pring
  • Delima Gang (1989) .... Turoy Delima
  • Orapronobis (1989) .... Jimmy Cordero
  • Ipaghihiganti ko Sa'yo(1989)
  • Atyas Ben Baliwag 2 (1988)
  • Kumander Dante (1988) .... Bernabe Buscayno/Kumander Dante
  • Boy Negro (1988) .... Arsenio Cayanan
  • Afuang: Bounty Hunter (1988) .... Abner Afuang
  • Black Brown Brother (1987)
  • Tatak ng Cebu (1987) .... Danilo Dela Cruz
  • Humanda ka na Ikaw naman ang Susunod! (1987)
  • Balweg (1987) .... Father Conrado Balweg
  • Adiong Valderama (1986) .... Adiong Valderama
  • Gabi Na Kumander (1986)
  • Sumuko na ako sa Batas (1986)
  • Big Ambulance (1986)
  • Dadaan Sa Isang Api (1985)
  • Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1985) .... Turing
  • Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985) .... Lando
  • Boncayao Brigada: Sa Kuko ng Mga Kaaway (1985)
  • Alyas Boy Cebuano (1985)
  • Alyas Ben Baliwag (1984)
  • Teteng Shotgun (1984)
  • Alyas Baby Tsina (1984) .... Roy
  • Adultery (Aida Macaraeg Case No. 7892) (1984) .... Carding
  • Sarge (1983)
  • Hot Property (1983)
  • Karnal (1983) .... Narcing
  • Hubad Sa Gubat (1983)
  • Cain At Abel (1982) .... Loren
  • Five and the Skin (1982) .... Carding
  • Cinq Et La Peau (1982)
  • In This Corner (1982) .... Kid Alaminos
  • PX (1982)
  • Sinasamba Kita (1982) .... Oscar
  • Mga Pambato (1982) .... Torong Tisoy
  • Caught In The Act (1982) .... Leo Capili
  • Kontrobersyal (1981) .... Alain
  • Deadly Brothers (1981)
  • Ako Ang Hari (1981)
  • Playgirl (1981)
  • Bona (1980) .... Gardo
  • Nakaw Na Pag-Ibig (1980)
  • Iwahig (1980)
  • Pader At Rehas (1980)
  • Riza Jones (1979)
  • Jaguar (1979) .... Poldo
  • Init (1979) .... Emil Santos
  • Maynila 1970 (1979)
  • Rubia Servios (1978) .... Willy
  • Hayop Sa Hayop (1978)
  • Gumising Ka, Maruja (1978) .... Marco Lorenzo/Rodrigo de Velasquez
  • Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978) .... Dennis
  • Mananayaw (1978)
  • Maligno (1977)
  • Bato Sa Buhangin (1976)
  • Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (1976)
  • Anak Ng Araw (1975)
  • Anino Ng Araw (1975)
  • Adios Mi Amor (1971)

TV Series

  • Star Confession .... Ramon Tulfo (TV5, 2011)
  • Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak
    Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak
    Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak is a television series that has been airing in the Philippines by TV5 since March 21, 2011. The show stars Sheryl Cruz, Ruffa Gutierrez, Arci Munoz, Carla Humphries, Valerie Concepcion and the Star Factor Finalist Ritz Azul and is directed by Jon Red.TV5’s second teledrama...

     (TV5, 2011) .... Zeus Montemayor
  • Wansapanataym Presents:
    Wansapanataym
    Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...

     Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack
    Buhawi Jack
    Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack is the first fantaserye offering in the Wansapanataym series aired on ABS-CBN. This series is based on the comic strip Buhawi Jack by Rod Santiago.-Comics:...

    (ABS-CBN, 2011) .... Jaime Isidro
  • Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5, 2010)
  • 5 Star Specials
    5 Star Specials
    5 Star Specials is a weekly drama anthology aired every Wednesday evenings on TV5 from March 22, 2010 to September 1, 2010. This is featuring the talents of the station.-Ang Dalawa Kong Nanay:*Air Date: March 22, 2010...

    (TV5, 2010)
  • Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
    Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
    Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik is the second installment of the drama Filipino, Maging Sino Ka Man which started on December 10, 2007...

    (ABS-CBN, 2007)
  • Maging Sino Ka Man
    Maging Sino Ka Man
    Maging Sino Ka Man was a critically acclaimed Filipino primetime drama series that premiered on ABS-CBN on October 9, 2006...

    (ABS-CBN, 2006)
  • Ang Panday
    Ang Panday (TV series)
    Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...

    (ABS-CBN, 2005)
  • Codename: Verano (GMA Network, 2000)

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