Paul Salas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Salas
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Paul Andre Solinap Salas
April 16, 1998 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Starland International School |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Partner(s) | Mikee Quintos (2021) |
| Relatives | Enrique Gil (cousin) Dingdong Dantes (uncle) Arthur Solinap (uncle) Michelle Solinap (mother) |
Paul Andre Solinap Salas, known by his stage name Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor, model, and vlogger. He was born on April 16, 1998. Paul started his acting journey when he was very young.
Early Life and Background
Paul is the oldest son of Michelle Solinap and Jim Salas. His father, Jim, was a dancer with the Universal Motion Dancers. Paul finished his studies at Starland International School in 2015.
Paul also has famous relatives in the entertainment industry. His cousin is actor Enrique Gil. His uncles are actors Dingdong Dantes and Arthur Solinap.
Paul's Acting Journey
Paul began his career in 2004. He joined a talent search show called StarStruck Kids on GMA Network. Other young stars like Miguel Tanfelix and Bea Binene were also in the show. After StarStruck Kids, Paul appeared in some GMA shows, including Mulawin.
In 2008, Paul moved to ABS-CBN. He got a big role as Uragon in the live-action fantasy series Kung Fu Kids. After this, he often played the younger versions of main characters in many TV shows.
Paul also performed in stage plays. He was part of shows like Lilo & Stitch and Sesame Street.
After almost nine years with ABS-CBN, Paul returned to GMA Network in March 2018. He then signed a contract with GMA Artist Center in May 2018.
Movies and TV Shows
Paul has appeared in many movies and television shows throughout his career.
Some of his early movie roles include Forever My Love in 2004 and Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 in 2005. He also appeared in Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On in 2006. Later, he starred in films like In the Name of Love (2011) and Must Be... Love (2013). More recently, he was in Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme in 2023.
On television, Paul has been part of many popular series. He was in Kung Fu Kids (2008) and Aryana (2012). He also appeared in episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya, a show based on real-life stories.
Since returning to GMA Network, Paul has been in shows like Kara Mia (2019) and Descendants of the Sun (2020). He also played roles in The Lost Recipe (2021) and Lolong (2022). In 2024, he joined the cast of Shining Inheritance. He is also a performer on the variety show All-Out Sundays.
Awards and Recognition
Paul Salas has received awards for his acting.
- In 2006, he won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer. This award was for his role in the movie Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5.
