Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (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 and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the underwear endorsers of clothing brand Bench and is notable for his appearances in Old Spice advertisements.
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.Cesar silent about son's accusations. journal.com.ph (June 18, 2011)Young actor in awe of Lolo Vic Silayan, whom he never met | Inquirer Entertainment. Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved on July 12, 2016.
Television career Silayan was named TV5's Primetime Prince. His first project in the network was The Sisters, wherein he portrayed the partner of Eula Caballero's character.Aaron Erick Lozada (Updated July 14, 2011) Meet Victor Silayan, TV's newest eye candy. philstar.com
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.
After having his contract with TV5 expired, Silayan became a freelancer and transferred to ABS-CBN in 2015.
In 2022, he officially made his first appearance on GMA Network, starting with his guesting on Artikulo 247.
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 2015 The Love Affair Noah Castillo 2016 Always Be My Maybe Jeric Valdez Just the 3 of Us Tim 2017 The Ghost Bride Ahia2019 Last Fool Show Rocky Unbreakable Luke 2024 Un/Happy For You
Television Year Title Role 2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Warren Zialcita Glamorosa Stefano Lustico Regal Shocker: Family Reunion Mark 2012 Third Eye Adrian2013Boracay BodiesHimself / Contestant / Winner Misibis Bay Charlie 2015–2022 ASAP Himself / Performer 2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Itinagong Krimen William Pasión De Amor Leo2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Silakbo Nestor Tubig at Langis Jaime Agoncillo2017 A Love to Last Jerold Francisco Wildflower Enrique Ipaglaban Mo: Taksil Samuel Valderama Ipaglaban Mo: Sekyu Gary2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Donnie Pamintuan Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Francisco "Franco" Mamaril2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test James Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik Mr. Hontiveros Nang Ngumiti ang Langit young Reynante "Nante" Castillo FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Joselito "Bolit" Laxamana Maalaala Mo Kaya: Third Eye Pryts The General's Daughter Zandro "Tres" Abellanosa / Wilson Montino Ipaglaban Mo: Bagong Salta Gary 2019–2020 The Haunted Rommel Mendez2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Tukso Luther A Soldier's Heart young Yosef Alhuraji 2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Franco Vergara† / Diego Villanueva 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV Randy2022 Artikulo 247 Alfred Gomez Tadhana: Ligaya Greg The Iron Heart Matthew 2023Family FeudHimself / Contestant Underage Rico Siguenza 2023–2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Police Lt. Luis Jacobe 2024 Widows' War Rodolfo Palacios 2025 Incognito Sevi 2026 House of Lies Aldrin
Microdrama Year Title Role 2026 The Crown and the Secret Prince Liam
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