Leroy Salvador
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.
34 directing credits · 40 acting credits
Directing · 34
Dear Diary
1989
Jack & Jill
1987
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
1986
Captain Barbell
1986
Three Faces of Love
1988
Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
1985
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
1987
Unleash the Love Again
1985
Mga Batang Yagit
1984
Pik Pak Boom
1988
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
1990
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
1986
Puto
1987
Bound Heart
1986
Tinik sa Dibdib
1985
Beloved
1985
Through Thick and Thin
1984
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Alabok sa Ulap
1987
Kokak
1989
Line of Life
1969
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1962
My Pretty Baby
1991
Pangarap na Ginto
1990
Basag
1980
Si Inday sa Balitaw
1970
Inosente
1990
M & M: The Incredible Twins
1989
First Lessons
1989
Wow Na Wow!!
1966
Basta Bisaya
1970
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Gising sa Magdamag
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Acting · 40
Dear Diary
1989
The Captive Virgins
1977
Captain Barbell
1986
Three Faces of Love
1988
Like Father, Like Son
1985
Mr. Announcer
1959
Rosenda
1989
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
Child of Sorrow
1956
Casa Grande
1958
Through Thick and Thin
1984
Dagohoy
1953
Waray-Waray
1954
Heat
1979
Somewhere
1984
Badjao
1957
Molave
1961
Festival in Rhythm
1960
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1962
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
Malvarosa
1958
Aladin
1946
Luneta
1954
Korea
1952
Blessings of the Land
1959
Charito, I Love You
1956
Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
1955
Emily
1960
Dama Juana Gang
1956
Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
1978
Singsing na Tanso
1954
Bad Boy
1957
Huk in a New Life
1953
Anak ni Waray
1958
1-2-3
1955
Tuloy ang Ligaya
1958
Pasikat
1955
Darling Ko
1955
Dalawang Pag-ibig
1953