Leroy Salvador
DirectingLeroy 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.
Known For
Captain Barbell
Maestro
Somewhere
Col. Victor Morena
Child of Sorrow
Soldier
Three Faces of Love
Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
Dear Diary
Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
Happy Days Are Here Again
Himself
The Captive Virgins
Señor Juan
Blessings of the Land
Miguel
Malvarosa
Candido
Casa Grande
Second Story
Filmography — Acting
Captain Barbell
Maestro
Somewhere
Col. Victor Morena
Child of Sorrow
Soldier
Three Faces of Love
Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
Dear Diary
Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
Happy Days Are Here Again
Himself
The Captive Virgins
Señor Juan
Blessings of the Land
Miguel
Malvarosa
Candido
Casa Grande
Second Story
Through Thick and Thin
Ben
Like Father, Like Son
Augusto Batobalani
Heat
Bad Boy
Waray-Waray
Tommy
Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
Rosenda
Gardo
Sa Totoo Lang!
Howard
Korea
Mr. Announcer
Remote Control
Badjao
Asid
Dagohoy
Emily
Darling Ko
Huk in a New Life
Jesus
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1-2-3
Luneta
Aladin
Batang Aladin
Molave
Festival in Rhythm
Pasikat
Dama Juana Gang
Tuloy ang Ligaya
Dalawang Pag-ibig
Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Charito, I Love You
Singsing na Tanso
Anak ni Waray
Filmography — Crew
Jack & Jill
Director
Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
Director
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Director
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Director
Captain Barbell
Director
Pik Pak Boom
Director
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Director
Beloved
Director
Bound Heart
Director
Three Faces of Love
Director
Dear Diary
Director
Through Thick and Thin
Director
Alabok sa Ulap
Director
Unleash the Love Again
Director
Mga Batang Yagit
Director
Kokak
Director
M & M: The Incredible Twins
Director
Inosente
Director
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
Director
Puto
Director
Tinik sa Dibdib
Director
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
Director
Pangarap na Ginto
Director
Basta Bisaya
Director
First Lessons
Director
Wow Na Wow!!
Director
My Pretty Baby
Director
Sagot ng Puso
Director
Si Inday sa Balitaw
Director
Basag
Director
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Director
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Director
Line of Life
Director
Gising sa Magdamag
Director