Vic Silayan

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Characters played by Vic Silayan

Tatang / Sgt. Diosdado Carandang — Kisapmata (1981)

Mila's domineering retired police chief father who controls his daughter's life. He forces the newlyweds to live in his house, demands a heavy dowry, and hints at an inappropriate relationship with Mila. When Mila and Noel attempt to leave and gather their things, a depressed Dadong murders Dely, Noel, Mila, and ultimately himself.

Melanio — Malvarosa (1958)

The eldest of Rosa's five older brothers. He is described as an obnoxious womanizer who carries his own burdens alongside the rest of the family.

Calderon — Blood Thirst (1971)

Calderon owns the Barrio Club, where Serena dances and several of the murdered women worked as hostesses. Adam suspects him of the killings, and Serena encourages that suspicion with claims about his violence. The apparent monster is ultimately revealed to be Calderon, who dies after striking his head during the struggle in the secret chamber.

Gusting — Of the Flesh (1983)

A tyrannical and violent landowner who dominates the town. As Narcing's father, he becomes obsessively fixated on Puring due to her resemblance to his deceased wife, which directly triggers the film's central tragedy.

Raoul Amante — The Last Reunion (1980)

A Filipino wartime comrade of the Rangers, Amante is now a senior police inspector in Manila and attends the reunion. He informs Hacker of Quantez's murder, investigates Salazar's filmed death, and identifies Kimon as the likely killer before joining Hacker and Washington at the final explosion.

Career Overview

Vic Silayan has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Signature works include Vic Silayan: An Actor Remembers, Kisapmata, Manila Dragnet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1928-12-31
Birth Place
Nueva Ecija, Philippines

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