Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan[1] (born August 1, 1992), known professionally as Victor Silayan and also known as Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby[2] and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the underwear endorsers of clothing brand Bench[3] and is notable for his appearances in Old Spice advertisements.[4]
Victor 'Jome' Silayan | |
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| Born | Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan August 1, 1992 |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Talent5 (2011–2014) |
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Personal life
He is the grandson of the late veteran actor Vic Silayan, nephew of the late beauty queen turned actress, Rosario Silayan-Bailon and the youngest of three children of Ruben Victor Silayan and Roxanne Espino.
Education
Silayan finished grade and high school in De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Alabang, Muntinlupa. He took up Fine Arts in UST but shifted as an Economics and Applied Corporate Management student at De La Salle University – Manila where he's into mixed martial arts (Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Judo), painting, sculpting, photography and music. He was a member of the Muay Thai varsity team. He's now in third year.[5][6]
Television career
Silayan was named TV5's Primetime Prince.[7] His first project in the network was The Sisters, wherein he portrayed the partner of Eula Caballero's character.[8]
Before he signed a contract with TV5 in 2011, Silayan was offered to play the role of Lumad in GMA Network's historical series Amaya, but he turned it down in favor of his studies and the role went to Mikael Daez.[9]
After having his contract with TV5 expired, Silayan became a freelancer[10] and transferred to ABS-CBN in 2015.[11]
In 2022, he officially made his first appearance on GMA Network, starting with his guesting on Artikulo 247.[10]
He returns again to ABS-CBN as a guest role of The Iron Heart and as a supporting role of FPJ's Batang Quiapo as Police Lt. Luis Jacobe, the godson of one of the main antagonist of the series PMGEN Augustus V. Pacheco, who was played by Julio Diaz.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
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| 2015 | The Love Affair | Noah Castillo | Star Cinema |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Jeric Valdez | |
| Just the 3 of Us | Tim | ||
| 2017 | The Ghost Bride | Ahia | |
| 2019 | Last Fool Show | Rocky | Star Cinema and N2 Productions |
| Unbreakable | Luke | Star Cinema |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Warren Zialcita | TV5 | ||
| Glamorosa | Stefano Lustico | ||||
| Regal Shocker: Family Reunion | Mark | ||||
| 2012 | Third Eye | Adrian | |||
| 2013 | Boracay Bodies | Himself / Contestant / Winner | [12] | ||
| Misibis Bay | Charlie | ||||
| 2015–2021 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Itinagong Krimen | William | |||
| Pasión De Amor | Leo | Supporting role | |||
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Silakbo | Nestor | |||
| Tubig at Langis | Jaime Agoncillo† | Main role | |||
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Jerold Francisco | Special participation | ||
| Wildflower | Enrique | Guest role | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Taksil | Samuel Valderama | ||||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Sekyu | Gary | ||||
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Donnie Pamintuan | Supporting role | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Francisco "Franco" Mamaril | Main role | |||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | James | Guest role | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik | Mr. Hontiveros | ||||
| Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | young Reynante "Nante" Castillo | Special participation | |||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Joselito "Bolit" Laxamana | Guest role | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Third Eye | Pryts | Main role | |||
| The General's Daughter | Zandro "Tres" Abellanosa/Wilson Montino | Guest role | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bagong Salta | Gary | ||||
| The Haunted | Rommel Mendez | Supporting role | |||
| 2020 | Ipaglaban Mo: Tukso | Luther | Guest role | ||
| A Soldier's Heart | young Yosef Alhuraji | Special participation | |||
| 2020–2021 | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Franco Vergara† / Diego Villanueva† | Supporting role | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV | Randy | Main role | ||
| 2022 | Artikulo 247 | Alfred Gomez† | Guest role | ||
| Tadhana: Ligaya | Greg | ||||
| The Iron Heart | Matthew | Guest role | |||
| 2023 | Family Feud | Himself / Contestant | |||
| Underage | Rico Siguenza† | Supporting role | [13] | ||
| FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Police Lt. Luis Jacobe | Guest role |