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Vic Silayan

Vic Silayan

Actor · Died August 30, 1987, aged 58 · Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Vic Silayan was born on 31 January 1929 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for In the Wink of an Eye (1981), Diligin mo ng hamog ang uhaw na lupa (1975) and Of the Flesh (1983). He died on 30 August 1987 in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
December 31, 1928
Died
August 30, 1987 (aged 58)
From
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 65 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 22% in 30 days

What are Vic Silayan's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 6th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
32%
Bonds
23%
Self
13%
Morality
13%
Power
11%
Ideas
6%
Society
2%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 0 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 8
Mentor
3 of 8
Ally
1 of 8
Threshold guardian
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Dread
5
Melancholic
5
Hopeful
3
Thrilling
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Vic Silayan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Vic Silayan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

65 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Tigershark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Colonel Barro

  • I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Don Lorico Villena

  • What Is the Color of God's Face? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Prison Superintendent

  • Sa hirap at ginhawa(1984)

    as Abe Ventura

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Insane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Atty. Abad

  • Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Victor

  • Of the Flesh(1983)

    as Gusting

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Tatak Ng Yakuza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • How Is It to Dream? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Don Mateo

  • Friends in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Master Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Waywaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Karma(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • In the Wink of an Eye(1981)

    as Tatang / Sgt. Diosdado Carandang

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • I am Blushing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Domingo de Jesus

  • Bantay-Salakay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Langis at tubig(1980)

    as The Judge

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Children of an Lac(1980)

    as Dr. Dan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Last Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Raoul Amante

  • Star? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Alfonso Suarez

  • Pacific Inferno(1979)

    as Fukoshima

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Roberta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Menor de Edad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Katawang Alabok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Project: Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Chief Insp. Cruz

  • Wild Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Mr. Juan

  • Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • The Fantastic Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Hiwaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vicente Zarcan (segment 4)

  • Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • South Seas(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Bells of San Jose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Ransom! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Manila Dragnet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Ambrose Dugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Paru-parong itim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Daughters of Satan(1972)

    as Dr. Dangal

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Kill the Pushers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Night of the Cobra Woman(1972)

    as Dr. Tezon

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Blood Thirst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Calderon

  • Lilet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Anton

  • Perlas ng Silangan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Masquerade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • The Longest Hundred Miles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Japanese General (uncredited)

  • This Is a Filipino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Appointment at Mount Manunggal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Narrator

  • Anghel sa Aking Balikat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Pilipinas Kong Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Saitou

  • A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Bitoy

  • The Ravagers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Captain Mori

  • Paradise of Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Smiley

  • Zigzag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • No Man Is an Island(1962)

    as Major Hondo

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Announcer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Lundagin Mo Baby

  • Song of the Race (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Malvarosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Melanio

  • Badjao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Jikiri

  • Troop 11 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Child of Sorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Father Fidel

  • Higit sa Lahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Totoy

  • Lapu-Lapu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Vic Silayan

  • Huk in a New Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Capt. Mendoza

  • American Guerrilla in the Philippines(1950)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 58th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1950 to 1987; peak year 1981.

Highest rated

In the Wink of an Eye (1981)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

South Seas (1974)

Film career

19501987

Peak 1981 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting65 of 65: 65 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57th

By decade

1950s10 · acting1960s12 · acting1970s24 · acting1980s19 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Vic Silayan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 12 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned2
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Karma (1981)

97th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

In the Wink of an Eye (1981)

Midcredits 92nd · 75% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Vic Silayan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Vic Silayan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vic Diaz shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles