Leroy Salvador

Biography

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.

Most Known For

Pasikat

Aladin

as Batang Aladin

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

Anak ni Waray

Dama Juana Gang

Captain Barbell

as Maestro

Dear Diary

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

Malvarosa

as Candido

Charito, I Love You

Somewhere

as Col. Victor Morena

Rosenda

as Gardo

1-2-3

Child of Sorrow

as Soldier

Korea

The Captive Virgins

as Señor Juan

Singsing na Tanso

Badjao

as Asid

Three Faces of Love

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

Luneta

Like Father, Like Son

as Augusto Batobalani