# Phillip Salvador

Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 21, 1953) is a Filipino film and television 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 protégé of director Lino Brocka. 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 (1979), Bona (1980), Kontrobersyal (1981), Cain and 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. 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 record of the administration of President Corazon Aquino. That film was banned by the local film censors, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Salvador headlined several biopics, including Balweg (1986), Boy Negro (1988), Kumander Dante (1988), Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) and its sequel Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 (1991), Mancao (1994) and Ka Hector (1995). For his portrayal of Senator Robert Barbers in Bobby Barbers, Parak (1997), 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 television series Maging Sino Ka Man and Ang Panday (2005).

## Politics

Salvador ran for vice mayor of Mandaluyong in 2001, but lost.
He then ran for Vice Governor of Bulacan as the running mate of Josefina Dela Cruz in the 2016 local election. He and Dela Cruz respectively lost to incumbent candidates Daniel Fernando and Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.
Salvador intends to run in the 2025 Senatorial elections.

## Personal life

Salvador is the son of the athlete and film/stage producer Lou Salvador and Corazon Reyes. He is the brother to Alona Alegre, Mina Aragon, Leroy Salvador, Lou Salvador, Jr., Ross Rival (born Rosauro Salvador), Robert Barcelona and the uncle of actresses Deborah Sun (born Jean Louise Salvador), Jobelle Salvador, Althea Salvador (who is now married to former action star Jess Lapid, Jr., and Maja Salvador. Singer Juan Miguel "JM" Salvador is his nephew and actress Janella Salvador is his great-niece. He is now married to Emma Ledesma. He has a son named Joshua (born 1995) with actress Kris Aquino as a result of his extra-marital affair.
On January 21, 2009, he beat a bus driver named Michael Baino when he nearly hit his car in Mandaluyong.

### Fraud conviction

In 2006, Salvador was convicted by a Las Piñas trial court for estafa 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.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
| 1971 | Adios Mi Amor | | |
| 1975 | Anino ng Araw | | |
| 1975 | Anak ng Araw | | |
| 1976 | Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang | | |
| 1976 | Bato sa Buhangin | Phil | |
| 1977 | Maligno | | |
| 1978 | Mananayaw | | |
| 1978 | Ang Tatay Kong Nanay | Dennis | |
| 1978 | Gumising Ka, Maruja | Marco Lorenzo/Rodrigo de Velasquez | |
| 1978 | Hayop sa Hayop | | |
| 1978 | Rubia Servios | Willy | |
| 1979 | Maynila 1970 | | |
| 1979 | Init | Emil Santos | |
| 1979 | Jaguar | Poldo | |
| 1979 | Riza Jones | | |
| 1980 | Pader at Rehas | | |
| 1980 | Ihawig | | |
| 1980 | Nakaw Na Pag-ibig | | |
| 1980 | Bona | Gardo | |
| 1981 | Playgirl | | |
| 1981 | Ako ang Hari | | |
| 1981 | Deadly Brothers | | |
| 1981 | Kamandag Na Rehas Na Bakal | | |
| 1981 | Kontrobersyal | Alain | |
| 1982 | Caught in the Act | Leo Capili | |
| 1982 | Mga Pambato | Torong Tisoy | |
| 1982 | Sinasamba Kita | Oscar | |
| 1982 | PX | | |
| 1982 | In This Corner | Kid Alaminos | |
| 1982 | Five and the Skin | Carding | Original title: Cinq et la peau |
| 1982 | Cain and Abel | Loren | |
| 1983 | Hubad sa Gubat | | |
| 1983 | Of the Flesh | Narcing | Original title: Karnal |
| 1983 | Hot Property | | |
| 1983 | Sarge | | |
| 1984 | Adultery (Aida Macaraeg Case No. 7892) | Carding | |
| 1984 | Alyas Baby Tsina | Roy | |
| 1984 | Teteng Shotgun | | |
| 1984 | Alyas Ben Baliwag | | |
| 1985 | Alyas Boy Cebuano | | |
| 1985 | Boncayao Brigada: Sa Kuko ng Mga Kaaway | | |
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Lando | |
| 1985 | This Is My Country | Turing | Original title: Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim |
| 1985 | Dadaan sa Isang Api | | |
| 1986 | Big Ambulance | | |
| 1986 | Sumuko Na Ako sa Batas | | |
| 1986 | Gabi Na, Kumander | Kumander Cobra | |
| 1986 | Adiong Valderama | Adiong Valderama | |
| 1987 | Balweg | Fr. Conrado Balweg | |
| 1987 | Tatak ng Cebu | Danilo Dela Cruz | |
| 1987 | Black Brown Brother | | |
| 1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Pfc. Abner Afuang | |
| 1988 | Boy Negro | Arsenio Cayanan | |
| 1988 | Kumander Dante | Bernabe Buscayno | |
| 1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Afuang | Cameo |
| 1989 | Ipaghihiganti Ko Sa'yo | | |
| 1989 | Fight for Us | Jimmy Cordero | Original title: Orapronobis |
| 1989 | Delima Gang | Turoy Delima | |
| 1989 | Joe Pring: Homicide, Manila Police | Joe Pring | |
| 1990 | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko | Capt. Guiller Sta. Romana | |
| 1990 | Angel Molave | Angel Molave | |
| 1990 | Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | Joe Pring | |
| 1991 | Uubusin Ko Ang Lahi Mo | Lt. Peping Guerrero | |
| 1991 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Joe Pring | |
| 1992 | Tatak ng Cebu II: Emong Verdadero (Bala ng Ganti) | Danilo Dela Cruz | |
| 1992 | Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya | Pat. Omar Abdullah | |
| 1992 | Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut | Actor | Cameo |
| 1992 | Lucio Margallo | Lucio Margallo | |
| 1993 | Masahol Pa sa Hayop: Padilla (Bala Lang ang Katapat Mo!) | Capt. Tomas Padilla | |
| 1994 | Mancao | Capt. Cezar Mancao | |
| 1994 | Nandito Ako | Victor Villegas | |
| 1994 | Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman! | Daniel Santos | |
| 1994 | Ka Hector | Leopoldo Mabilangan | |
| 1995 | Pulis Probinsiya 2: Tapusin Na Natin ang Laban | Pat. Omar Abdullah | |
| 1995 | Pamilya Valderama | Bobby Valderama | |
| 1996 | Maginoong Barumbado | Angel Solomon | |
| 1996 | Hangga't May Hininga | Capt. Eliseo "Ellis" Soriano | |
| 1997 | Bobby Barbers: Parak The Bobby Barbers Story | Bobby Barbers | |
| 1997 | Onyok Velasco Story | Phillip | |
| 1998 | Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko | Capt. Roman Sta Maria | |
| 1998 | Berdugo | Enrico Gonzales | |
| 1998 | Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais | Phillip | |
| 1999 | Resbak, Babalikan Kita | Warlo Guerrero | |
| 2000 | Huwag Mo Akong Subukan | | |
| 2000 | Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na | Capt. Victor de Leon | |
| 2001 | Kaaway Hanggang Hukay | Col. Baltazar Soriano | |
| 2003 | Utang ng Ama | Ipe | |
| 2008 | For the First Time | Santi Sandoval | |
| 2008 | Baler | Daniel Reyes | |
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Lizardo | |
| 2010 | Rosario | Don Enrique Pereira | |
| 2011 | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Sgt. Doming Salonga | |
| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Lizardo | |
| 2012 | Hitman | Tomas | |
| 2012 | Mater Dolorosa | | |
| 2013 | Alamat ni China Doll | | |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | | |
| 2014 | Bawat Sandali | | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Rev. Emmanuel Tanco | |
| 2015 | The Last Pinoy Action King | Himself | |
| 2017 | Pastor | Pastor Luis Aguila | |
| 2017 | Dark Is the Night | Lando | Original title: Madilim ang Gabi |
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Domingo "Domeng" delos Santos | |

### Television

* Star Drama Presents (ABS-CBN, 1993–2001)
* Codename: Verano (GMA Network, 1999)
* Liwanag ng Hatinggabi (GMA Network, 1999–2000)
* Ang Panday (ABS-CBN, 2005)
* Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN, 2006–2007)
* Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (ABS-CBN, 2007–2008)
* 5 Star Specials (TV5, 2010)
* Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5, 2010)
* Wansapanataym Presents: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack (ABS-CBN, 2011) .... Jaime Isidro
* Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5, 2011) .... Zeus Montemayor
* Star Confession (TV5, 2011) .... Ramon "Mon" Tulfo
* Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN, 2012) ....Roman Trinidad
* Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA Network, 2012) ....Amadeo Perez
* Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break (GMA Network, 2012) ....Himself/Mentor
* Unforgettable (GMA Network, 2013) ....Manuel de Ocampo
* Undercover (TV5, 2013) ....Don Faustino
* Home Sweetie Home (ABS-CBN, 2014)
* Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
* Karelasyon (GMA Network)
* Black Rider (GMA Network, 2023) ....Mariano
* FPJ's Batang Quiapo (Kapamilya Channel, 2024)....Gen. Fernandez

## Awards

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
| 1983 | 7th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Cain At Abel | Won |
| 1983 | 1st FAP Awards | Best Actor | Cain At Abel | Won |
| 1984 | 8th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Karnal | Won |
| 1986 | 35th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim | Won |
| 1986 | 10th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim | Won |
| 1986 | 4th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim | Won |
| 1986 | 2nd Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim | Won |
| 1988 | 6th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Balweg, The Rebel Priest | Won |
| 1989 | 7th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Boy Negro | Won |
| 1989 | 19th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards | Box Office King | Afuang / Boy Negro | Won |
| 1991 | 15th Gawad Urian | Natatanging Aktor Ng Dekada (1980-1989) | Natatanging Aktor Ng Dekada (1980-1989) | Won |
| 1994 | 42nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Masahol Pa Sa Hayop | Won |
| 1994 | 12th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Masahol Pa Sa Hayop | Won |
| 1994 | 10th Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Masahol Pa Sa Hayop | Won |
| 1995 | 13th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Ka Hector | Won |
| 1995 | 11th Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Ka Hector | Won |
| 1997 | 15th FAP Awards | Best Actor | Hangga't May Hininga | Won |
| 1998 | 46th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Bobby Barbers: Parak | Won |
| 2008 | 34th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Baler | Won |
| 2009 | 27th FAP Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Baler | Won |
| 2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Ang Panday | Won |