Paul Salas facts for kids
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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 (2021-2025) |
| Relatives | Enrique Gil (cousin) Dingdong Dantes (uncle) Arthur Solinap (uncle) Michelle Solinap (mother) |
Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998) is a talented Filipino actor. He is also a model, a vlogger (someone who makes video blogs), and a recording artist. People know him by his stage name, Paul Salas, and sometimes as Paul Swaggy.
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About Paul Salas
Early Life and Family
Paul was born on April 16, 1998. He is the oldest son of Michelle Solinap and Jim Salas. His dad, Jim, was a dancer in a group called Universal Motion. Paul finished school at Starland International School in 2015.
Starting His Acting Journey
Paul began his acting 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 on the show. After StarStruck Kids, Paul appeared in some GMA shows, including Mulawin. He also performed in stage plays like Lilo & Stitch and Sesame Street.
Moving to ABS-CBN
In 2008, Paul moved to another TV network, ABS-CBN. He got a role as Uragon in the fantasy series Kung Fu Kids. After that, he often played the younger versions of main characters in many TV shows.
Returning to GMA Network
After almost nine years with ABS-CBN, Paul returned to GMA Network in March 2018. He officially signed a contract with GMA Artist Center in May 2018. In July 2025, Paul released his first song. He used the stage name Paul Swaggy for his music.
Paul Salas on Screen
Movies Paul Salas Has Been In
Paul has acted in several movies over the years. Here are some of them:
- 2004: Forever My Love as Ricky
- 2005: Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 as Paul
- 2006: Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On as Himself
- 2006: Matakot Ka Sa Karma as Jake
- 2007: My Kuya's Wedding as Young Jeff
- 2007: Pasukob as Gaspar Jr.
- 2011: In the Name of Love as Migo
- 2011: Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi as Jay-Z Bautista
- 2013: Must Be... Love as Jake
- 2015: Everyday I Love You as teenage Tristan
- 2017: Dear Other Self as Pepe Macadaeg
- 2023: Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme as Robin
TV Shows Paul Salas Has Been In
Paul has appeared in many television shows. He has played different roles, from young characters to main cast members.
- 2004: Starstruck Kids as Himself
- 2005: Mulawin as Young Gabriel
- 2005: Encantadia as Young Kahlil
- 2006: Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Ganyan Kita Kamahal as Young Lito
- 2006: Majika as Cocoy
- 2006: Atlantika as Young Piranus
- 2007: Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang as Efren
- 2007: Asian Treasures as Young Hector
- 2008: Kung Fu Kids as Leonardo "Uragon" De Vela/Kid Leader
- 2008: Dyosa as Young Kulas
- 2008: Komiks Presents: Varga as Brian
- 2008: Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta as Young Rigor
- 2009: Tayong Dalawa as Young Ramon
- 2009: Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma as Young Dino
- 2009: Dahil May Isang Ikaw as Young Miguel
- 2009: Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart as Young Mio
- 2009: Moomoo & Me as Pogs
- 2010: Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as Young Frank
- 2010: Habang May Buhay as Young Samuel
- 2010: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Camera as Maco
- 2010: Shout Out! as Himself
- 2011: Mula sa Puso as Warren Maglayon
- 2011: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod as Juvil
- 2011: Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit-Ulit as Janel
- 2011–2018: ASAP as Himself Performer
- 2011–2013: Toda Max as Jonas
- 2012: Oka2kat as Andrew
- 2012: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo as Nico
- 2012: Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as Young Paul
- 2012: Aryana as Marlon Salvador
- 2013: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alitaptap as Raymond
- 2014: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan as Alvin
- 2014: Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit as Dondi
- 2014: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol as Leo
- 2014: Luv U as Thirdy Villarama
- 2014: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Selfie as Kenneth
- 2015: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko as Mark Anthony Capulong
- 2015: You're My Home as Vince Fontanilla / Kennedy "Ken" Cabanero
- 2016: We Will Survive as Young Arnold
- 2017: Wattpad Presents: Accidentally in Love with a Gangster as Kurt
- 2017: The Source as Himself / Guest
- 2017: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jumper as Koykoy
- 2017: The Good Son as Dmitri "Trey" Gamboa
- 2018: Sunday PinaSaya as Himself / Guest
- 2018: Mars as Himself / Guest
- 2018: Maynila: Tatlo Kumplikado as Sonny
- 2018: Magpakailanman: Yuki: A Japinay Story as Derick
- 2018: Stories for the Soul: Ang Proyekto as Japeth
- 2018: Tadhana: Pag-uwi as Jeffrey
- 2018: Wish Ko Lang!: Alang-alang sa Pamilya as Guest
- 2018–2019: Studio 7 as Himself / co-host / Performer / Guest
- 2019: Kara Mia as Chino Burgos
- 2019: Eat Bulaga: BEBOT as Lisa Mauban
- 2020–present: All-Out Sundays as Himself / Performer
- 2020: Descendants of the Sun as Marty Tañedo
- 2021: Dear Uge Presents: Jing, ang Bato as PJ Abril
- 2021: The Lost Recipe as Frank Vergara
- 2022: Lolong as Martin Banson
- 2022: Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters as Leopoldo Chua (young)
- 2023: The Write One as Hans Arevalo
- 2024–2025: Shining Inheritance as Francis Abrigo
- 2024–present: It's Showtime as Himself / Guest
Awards and Recognition
Paul Salas won an award early in his career.
- In 2006, he won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer. This was for his role in the movie Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5.
External Links
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile
