Larry Silva
Hilarion "Larry" Cuenca Silva (October 21, 1937 – April 27, 2004),[1] also known as Pipoy, was a Filipino comedian, film actor, television personality, boxer and politician who briefly held the post as the acting Vice Mayor of Manila in 1998. He started as an amateur boxer before being discovered in the show business and appearing in numerous films. Beyond acting and being a prominent comedian, he also ventured into politics, he was elected as a member of the Manila City Council multiple times from 1995 to 2004.
Larry Silva | |
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Born | Hilarion Cuenca Silva October 21, 1937 |
Died | April 27, 2004 66) | (aged
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Pipoy |
Occupation | Actor, boxer, politician |
Years active | 1963–2004 |
Spouse(s) | Monina "Pipay" Silva |
Acting Vice Mayor of Manila | |
In office May 20, 1998 – June 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Ernesto A. Nieva |
Succeeded by | Danilo Lacuna |
Member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district | |
In office June 30, 1998 – April 27, 2004 | |
In office June 30, 1995 – May 19, 1998 | |
Political life
He was elected as a councilor of the 3rd District of Manila in 1995. In 1998, he briefly became vice mayor when then Vice Mayor Lito Atienza ascended to the post of mayor as then Mayor Alfredo Lim resigned his post to run as president. That same year, he was reelected as councilor and again in 2001, serving until his death in 2004.
Filmography
Film
- Mga Daliring Ginto (1964)
- Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo (1964)
- Baril na Ginto (1964)
- Salonga Brothers (1965)
- Sa Kamay ng mga Kilabot (1965)
- Black Jack (1965)
- Joe Nazareno: Ang Taxi Driver (1965)
- Soliman Brothers (1966)
- Pistolero (1966)
- Wanted: Johnny L (1966)
- Master Fighter (1967)
- Ang Limbas at ang Lawin (1967)
- Sibad (1967)
- Room For Rent (1968)
- Killer Patrol (1968)
- Kapwa Walang Pinapanginoon (1968)
- Dugay na sa Maynila (Tonto ka pa) (1968)
- The Samurai Fighters (1969)
- The Magnificent Ifugao (1969)
- Samurai Master (1969)
- Pambihirang Tatlo (1969)
- Mighty Rock (1969)
- 3 Patapon (1969)
- San Diego (1970)
- Dimasalang (1970)
- Mandawe (1971)
- Bella Bandida (1971)
- Putol na Kampilan (1972)
- Nardong Putik (1972)
- Isla de Toro (1972)
- Anak ng Aswang (1973)
- Ibilanggo Si... Cavite Boy (1974)
- Huli Huli Yan! (1974) - Tenant
- Valentin Labrador (1977)
- Herkulas (1977)
- Gameng (1977)
- Roberta (1979)
- Siga (1980)
- Viva Santiago (1981)
- Get My Son Dead or Alive (1982)
- Over My Dead Body (1983)
- Digmaan, Sa Pagitan ng Langit at Lupa (1983)
- Ang Padrino - Hilarion
- Sloane (1984) - Motel clerk
- Sarge (1984)
- Daddy's Little Darlings (1984)
- Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite) Version II (1984)
- Working Boys (1985) - Bruno Juramentado
- Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay (1985)
- Mama Said Papa Said I Love You (1985)
- Miguel Cordero (1985)
- Bomba Arienda (1985)
- Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite (1986) - Celso
- Isang Kumot Tatlong Unan (1986) - Badong
- Alamat ng Ninja Kuno (1986)
- Di Bale Na Lang (1987)
- Alla ricerca dell'impero sepolto (1987)
- Ready! Aim! Fire! (1987) - Lauro Longhair
- Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988)
- Kambal Tuko (1988) - Boy Kinis
- Love Letters (1988) - Samson (Episode 3: "Eternally")
- One Day, Isang Araw (1988)
- Me & Ninja Liit (1988) - Uto-San
- Killer vs. Ninjas (1989)
- Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle (1989)
- Uzi Brothers 9mm (1989)
- Oras-Oras Araw-Araw (1989)
- My Pretty Baby (1990)
- Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick (1990)
- Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako (1990) - Henchman
- Pitong Gamol (1991)
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie (1991) - Pipoy
- Sam en Miguel: Your Basura, No Problema (1992) - Billy Gin
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: Part 2 (1992) - Pipoy
- Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
- Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992) - Popoy
- Junior Police (1993)
- Ang Kuya Kong Siga (1993) - Simpson
- Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman (1994)
- Once Upon a Time in Manila (1994) - Chairman Shepherd
- Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling (1994) - Popoy
- Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (1995)
- Sa Iyo ang Langit, Akin ang Lupa (1996)
- Enteng and the Shaolin Kid (1996) - Gorio
- Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig (1996) - Tyopips
- Lab en Kisses (1996) - Popoy
- Tataynic (1998)
- Sige, Subukan Mo (1998)
- Totoy Guwapo (1999)
- Sgt. Isaias Marcos: Bawat Hakbang Panganib (2000)
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1987–1995 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Pipoy | IBC ABS-CBN |
2014 | Tunay na Buhay | Posthumously featured | GMA Network |
References
- Macaraeg, Pauline (April 3, 2019). "Nakakatawa! These Filipino Comedians Made Generations Laugh". EsquireMag.ph. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
External links
- Larry Silva at IMDb