Introduction
Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998) popularly known as Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor and a model. He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and the 1990s Universal Motion Dancer Jim Salas.
He is one of the 14 finalists of GMA's reality-based talent show StarStruck Kids. As an alumnus of the show, he was cast to play roles in numerous GMA's Philippine primetime soap operas such as Mulawin, Encantadia and Majika. His biggest acting break was in 2004, when he played the role of Ricky in the Joven Tan's horror film "Forever My Love". He later appeared in the second episode "Aquarium" of the horror film Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5, where he was recognized as the Best Child Performer of the 31st Metro Manila Film Festival.
He also appeared in stage plays Lilo and Stitch and Sesame Street.
At the start of 2008, he moved to ABS-CBN and cast to play Uragon in a live action fantasy series Kung Fu Kids. Following this, he appeared in as a young version of the main casts of various television series.
He graduated from Starland International School March 31, 2015.
Early life
Salas was born in Iloilo, Philippines to Michelle Solinap and UMD dancer Jim Salas. He has a brother named John Salas.
He is a nephew of Dingdong Dantes and a cousin of Enrique Gil.
Fan Club
Salas' official fan club is PAULSTERS established on June 24, 2014. They bond with Paul monthly.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | We Will Survive | Young Arnold | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | You're My Home | Vince Fontanilla / Kennedy "Ken" Cabanero | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Mark Anthony Capulong | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Selfie | Kenneth | |
| Luv U | Thirdy Villarama | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Leo | ||
| Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit | Dondi | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan | Alvin | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alitaptap | Raymond | |
| 2012 | Aryana | Marlon Salvador | |
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Young Paul | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo | Nico | ||
| Oka2kat | Andrew | ||
| 2011-2013 | Toda Max | Jonas | |
| 2011–present | ASAP | Himself Performer | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit-Ulit | Janel | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod | Juvil | ||
| Mula Sa Puso | Warren Maglayon | ||
| 2010 | Shout Out! | Himself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Camera | Maco | ||
| Habang May Buhay | Young Samuel | ||
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Young Frank | ||
| 2009 | Moomoo & Me | Pogs | TV5 (formerly ABC) |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Young Mio | ABS-CBN | |
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Young Miguel | ||
| Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma | Young Dino | ||
| Tayong Dalawa | Young Ramon | ||
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Young Rigor | |
| Komiks Presents: Varga | Brian | ||
| Dyosa | Young Kulas | ||
| Kung Fu Kids | Leonardo "Uragon" De Vela/Kid Leader | ||
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Young Hector | GMA Network |
| Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang | Efren | ||
| 2006 | Majika | Cocoy | |
| Family Zoo | Ipo | QTV (now GMA News TV) | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Young Kahlil | GMA Network |
| Mulawin | Young Gabriel | ||
| 2004 | Starstruck Kids | Himself |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Everyday I Love You | teenage Tristan |
| 2013 | Must Be... Love | Jake |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Jay-Z Bautista |
| In The Name Of Love | Migo | |
| 2007 | Pasukob | Gaspar Jr. |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Young Jeff | |
| 2006 | Matakot Ka Sa Karma | Jake |
| Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on | Unknown | |
| 2005 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 | Paul |
| 2004 | Forever My Love | Ricky |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 | Won |