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Vic Silayan

Date of birth: 1928-12-31

Place of birth: Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Known for: Acting

Also known as:

Vic Silayan

Biography

Movie Credits

Appointment at Mount Manunggal
0

Appointment at Mount Manunggal

1966-03-17

This documentary paints the life of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay (1953-1957), from be

Daughters of Satan
2.1

Daughters of Satan

1972-11-17

A man buys a painting depicting witches being burned at the stake, one of whom bears an uncanny rese

The Fantastic Sword
0

The Fantastic Sword

1975-11-19

Shot in the Philippines with a largely Filipino cast, the film is set in a mythical kingdom called B

Bantay-Salakay
0

Bantay-Salakay

1981-01-08

A story of three young, provincial highschool graduates who set sail for Manila with visions of fame

Night of the Cobra Woman
1.9

Night of the Cobra Woman

1972-01-01

After being bitten by a cobra in the Philipines, Lena can turn herself into a snake and she stops ag

Troop 11
0

Troop 11

1957-06-03

A story about Boy Scouts going on a camping, having fun and getting into deep trouble.

Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
3

Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

1975-06-12

The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five seg

Waywaya
0

Waywaya

1982-03-12

“Waywaya” is derived from “Waywaya” an Ilocano term meaning freedom. The film is adapted from the sh

Kundiman ng Lahi
0

Kundiman ng Lahi

1959-01-01

A coming-of-age story of a barrio lass in a patriarchal archipelago.

Kisapmata
4

Kisapmata

2023-03-29

A young woman gets married but her authoritarian father refuses to let her out of his sight.

Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget
0

Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget

1976-01-01

A lost film from Ishmael Bernal, originally released in 1976.

Child of Sorrow
3

Child of Sorrow

1956-03-20

A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Mani

Of the Flesh
3.6

Of the Flesh

1983-12-25

When Narcing brings home his wife Puring to their hometown Mulawin in the 1930s, it sets off a serie

A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
4.5

A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino

1965-03-01

Lamberto Avellana’s English-language film based on Nick Joaquin’s play about a painter, a painting,

Master Samurai
0

Master Samurai

1983-01-01

Not really note worthy action movie from the Philippines.

Pilipinas Kong Mahal
0

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

1965-11-02

A story of a man who joined the guerilla in World War 2.

Malvarosa
3.3

Malvarosa

1958-05-19

A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the

Karma
1.8

Karma

1981-12-25

Sarah is assaulted by Eric on the eve of her wedding. Years later, their paths cross again, and the

No Man Is an Island
3

No Man Is an Island

1962-09-20

The true story of George Tweed, an American sailor who became the only serviceman on the island of G

Mr. Announcer
0

Mr. Announcer

1959-07-19

The Ravagers
3

The Ravagers

1965-01-08

A story about a Filipino guerilla Sargent who was tasked to ambush a company of Japanese soldiers st

Tatak Ng Yakuza
0

Tatak Ng Yakuza

1983-10-14

In this action thriller, a local undercover agent fights the dreaded Japanese criminal syndicate tha

Lilet
3.5

Lilet

1971-01-29

An unstable young woman finally blows the cover of her repressive family's dark secrets when her mem

Blood Thirst
2.3

Blood Thirst

1971-05-14

A sex-crimes specialist from New York travels to the Philippines to help his friend, a Manila homici

Ransom!
0

Ransom!

1974-02-22

This Filipino action thriller concerns a crime syndicate which specializes in holding people for ran

American Guerrilla in the Philippines
2.8

American Guerrilla in the Philippines

1950-11-08

American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fi

Roberta
0

Roberta

1979-07-05

A young female hero is unjustly accused of murder and intimidated to say that she committed the crim

Anghel sa Aking Balikat
0

Anghel sa Aking Balikat

1965-12-26

A story about an orphan girl who thinks that a guerilla leader is an angel.

Masquerade
0

Masquerade

1967-12-31

Danny Zialcita's mystery thriller

The Children of An Lac
3

The Children of An Lac

1980-10-08

Based on the true story of film actress Ina Balin and her efforts with American Red Cross volunteer

Katawang Alabok
0

Katawang Alabok

1978-12-25

Ligaw na Bulaklak
0

Ligaw na Bulaklak

1976-02-14

An innocent young woman who sells flowers in a small-town cabaret frequented by down-and-out prostit

Badjao
3.3

Badjao

1957-06-03

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and fal

Friends in Love
3

Friends in Love

1983-01-13

A story of friends who got entangled in the ironies of falling in love. Fate decides to play a trick

Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
0

Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?

1983-06-09

The story of Lisa & Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's br

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
5

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?

1984-02-16

Myrna and Lito plunge into marriage at a very young age. Both unprepared and still immature. But the

Lapu-Lapu
3

Lapu-Lapu

1955-01-01

Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.

Sa Hirap at Ginhawa
0

Sa Hirap at Ginhawa

1984-11-29

A young couple eloped, got married and then must cope with problems like money, living on their own,

The Bells of San Jose
0

The Bells of San Jose

1974-03-08

The film tells a story of large rural families suffering from economic insecurity in a remote part o

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
0

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa

1975-09-21

A 1975 action film directed by Augusto Buenaventura. It is distinguished for being the movie to win

Hiwaga
0

Hiwaga

1975-09-05

Filipino horror movie from 1975.

Ambrose Dugal
0

Ambrose Dugal

1973-04-25

Filipino horror movie from 1973.

Project: Kill
2.3

Project: Kill

1976-10-01

A former government assassin flees a mind-control program in the Philippines, pursued by his ex-part

Star?
3.5

Star?

1979-12-04

The story of Tony (Rudy Fernandez) is not only a reminder to actors or actresses, but to everyone. I

Langis at Tubig
0

Langis at Tubig

1980-12-25

After his secret crush, Connie discovers her boyfriend is married, Bobby steals her away and gives h

Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?
0

Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?

1985-12-25

A street hustler falls in love with a bar girl. They get married, but separate when the guy gets met

Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
0

Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko

1975-03-28

A Filipino aristocrat loves his wife but he has a little fun with a chorus girl.

Perlas ng Silangan
0

Perlas ng Silangan

1969-05-17

Set at the backdrop of the colonization of pre-Hispanic Philippine, this historical epic revovles ar

Tigershark
2

Tigershark

1987-11-01

A martial arts instructor sets out to rescue his girlfriend who is being held for ransom by a South

The Last Reunion
2.5

The Last Reunion

1980-01-01

Several members of a platoon of American soldiers not only kill a Japanese general, but also rape an

This Is a Filipino
0

This Is a Filipino

1966-12-30

This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.

I am Blushing
0

I am Blushing

1981-10-12

"I am blushing" - Swedish comedy about a film crew traveling to the Philippines to find environments

Pacific Inferno
2

Pacific Inferno

1979-07-27

After the fall of the Philippines in World War II, the Japanese discover that Gen. MacArthur ordered

Vic Silayan: An Actor Remembers
0

Vic Silayan: An Actor Remembers

1985-11-01

Silayan talks about his beginnings as an actor in the 1950s, his working method in front of the came

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
0

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa

1986-05-29

A divorced couple fight over their son.

Huk in a New Life
3.3

Huk in a New Life

1953-08-03

Carding, the anti-Japanese guerrilla turned Huk rebel when his family's land is taken over by the gr

Higit sa Lahat
3

Higit sa Lahat

1955-04-30

A story about a father's love for his family, making a supreme sacrifice to give them a new lease on

Kill the Pushers
0

Kill the Pushers

1972-08-25

A film that stars Joseph Estrada, Pilar Pilapil and Rosemarie Gil based on Marcos' war on drugs.

Menor de Edad
1

Menor de Edad

1979-03-01

A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Be

Manila Dragnet
0

Manila Dragnet

1973-08-17

Joseph Estrada takes on drugs and organized crime around Manila's Chinatown.

The Longest Hundred Miles
3.1

The Longest Hundred Miles

1967-01-21

During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, an assorted group of refugees, including an America

Paru-parong itim
0

Paru-parong itim

1973-04-14

An adaptation of The Miracle Worker with a Lenten theme.

Zigzag
0

Zigzag

1963-12-12

Lost Filipino thriller by Ronald Remy, Al Zugsmith producing. George Nader stars.