Leroy Salvador

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Leroy Salvador was a Filipino actor and film director who began his career as a child star. He first appeared in the 1946 film Aladin, portraying the young version of the title ch…

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Child of Sorrow

Child of Sorrow

5.9 1956 Movie
Malvarosa

Malvarosa

6.5 1958 Movie
Blessings of the Land

Blessings of the Land

7.5 1959 Movie
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

4.0 1988 Movie
1-2-3

1-2-3

7.4 1955 Movie
Somewhere

Somewhere

6.2 1984 Movie
Inosente

Inosente

4.5 1990 Movie
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

7.0 1986 Movie
Badjao

Badjao

7.2 1957 Movie
Jack & Jill

Jack & Jill

4.0 1987 Movie
Basta Bisaya

Basta Bisaya

1970 Movie
The Captive Virgins

The Captive Virgins

8.0 1977 Movie

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Leroy Salvador was a Filipino actor and film director who began his career as a child star. He first appeared in the 1946 film Aladin, portraying the young version of the title character played by Jaime de la Rosa. Recognised as one of the most talented figures in Philippine cinema, Salvador later became known for his versatility both in front of and behind the camera. He was the eldest among the well-known Salvador family in the entertainment industry. In 1953, he earned the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Huk sa Bagong Pamuhay (1953), a role that also brought him international recognition when he received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival that same year. Decades later, he won another FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for the film Init (1979), cementing his legacy as one of Philippine cinema’s most accomplished and enduring performers.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1991
    My Pretty Baby

    Movie Director

  2. 1990
    Inosente

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1990
    Mundo Man ay Magunaw

    Movie Director

  4. 1990
    Pangarap na Ginto

    Movie Director

  5. 1990
    Sagot ng Puso

    Movie Director

  6. 1990
    Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

    Movie Director

  7. 1989
    First Lessons

    Movie Director

  8. 1989
    Rosenda

    Movie Gardo

  9. 1989
    Kokak

    Movie Director

  10. 1989
    Dear Diary

    Movie Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")

  11. 1989
    M & M: The Incredible Twins

    Movie Director

  12. 1988
    Pik Pak Boom

    Movie Director

  13. 1988
    Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

    Movie

  14. 1988
    Three Faces of Love

    Movie Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")

  15. 1987
    Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

    Movie Director

  16. 1987
    Puto

    Movie Director

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  1. 1987
    Jack & Jill

    Movie Director

  2. 1987
    Alabok sa Ulap

    Movie Director

  3. 1986
    Captain Barbell

    Movie Maestro

  4. 1986
    Bound Heart

    Movie Director

  5. 1986
    Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

    Movie Director

  6. 1986
    Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa

    Movie Director

  7. 1985
    Tinik sa Dibdib

    Movie Director

  8. 1985
    Like Father, Like Son

    Movie Augusto Batobalani

  9. 1985
    Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?

    Movie Director

  10. 1985
    Beloved

    Movie Director

  11. 1985
    Unleash the Love Again

    Movie Director

  12. 1985
    Sa Totoo Lang!

    Movie Howard

  13. 1984
    Through Thick and Thin

    Movie Ben

  14. 1984
    Mga Batang Yagit

    Movie Director

  15. 1984
    Somewhere

    Movie Col. Victor Morena

  16. 1980
    Basag

    Movie Director

  17. 1979
    Aliw-iw

    Movie Executive Producer

  18. 1979
    Gising sa Magdamag

    Movie Director

  19. 1979
    Heat

    Movie

  20. 1978
    Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!

    Movie

  21. 1977
    The Captive Virgins

    Movie Señor Juan

  22. 1974
    Happy Days Are Here Again

    Movie Himself

  23. 1970
    Basta Bisaya

    Movie Director

  24. 1970
    Si Inday sa Balitaw

    Movie Director