Vic Silayan Biography

Fast Facts

• Had a near-death experience during the Second World War where he lost his toe nails and suffered partial burns on his leg due to a bomb explosion
• Performed in Shakespeare, Arthur Miller plays and did Broadway musicals too
• Movie career commenced in 1953 with the film Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhoy
• Won two Gawad Urian Awards for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for Kisapmata (1981) and Karnal (1983) respectively
• Passed away on August 30, 1987 due to a heart attack