Paul Salas

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Paul Salas
Born
Paul Andre Solinap Salas

(1998-04-16) April 16, 1998 (age 27)
Nationality Filipino
Alma materStarland International School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • vlogger
Years active2004–present
Agents
  • Sparkle (2004–2007; 2018–present)
  • Star Magic (2008–2018)
  • PPL Entertainment (2018–present)
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Partner 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), [1] popularly known by his stage name Paul Salas and also known as Paul Swaggy, is a Filipino actor, model, vlogger and recording artist.

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Early life

He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and Universal Motion dancer Jim Salas. He graduated from Starland International School in 2015.[ citation needed ]

Career

He also appeared in stage plays Lilo & Stitch and Sesame Street .[ citation needed ]

He started his career in 2004 through GMA Network's talent search StarStruck Kids , alongside Miguel Tanfelix, Sandy Talag, Bea Binene and among others. He starred in some GMA shows such as Mulawin .[ citation needed ]

In 2008, he transferred 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. [2]

After almost 9 years of staying ABS-CBN, Salas returned to GMA Network in March 2018. He then signed a contract with GMA Artist Center on May 17, 2018. [3] [4] [5] [6]

On July 2025, Salas released his first single under the stage name, Paul Swaggy. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2004Forever My LoveRicky
2005 Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 Paul
2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On Himself
Matakot Ka Sa KarmaJake
2007My Kuya's Wedding [8] Young Jeff
PasukobGaspar Jr.
2011 In the Name of Love Migo
Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Jay-Z Bautista
2013 Must Be... Love Jake
2015 Everyday I Love You teenage Tristan
2017Dear Other SelfPepe Macadaeg
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Robin

Television

YearTitleRoleReferences
2004 Starstruck Kids Himself
2005 Mulawin Young Gabriel
Encantadia Young Kahlil
2006 Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Ganyan Kita KamahalYoung Lito
Majika Cocoy
Atlantika Young Piranus
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Efren
Asian Treasures Young Hector
2008 Kung Fu Kids Leonardo "Uragon" De Vela/Kid Leader
Dyosa Young Kulas
Komiks Presents: Varga Brian
Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Young Rigor
2009 Tayong Dalawa Young Ramon
Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma Young Dino
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Young Miguel
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart Young Mio
Moomoo & MePogs
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Young Frank
Habang May Buhay Young Samuel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Camera Maco
Shout Out! Himself
2011 Mula sa Puso Warren Maglayon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod Juvil
Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit-Ulit Janel
2011–2018 ASAP Himself Performer
2011–2013 Toda Max Jonas
2012 Oka2kat Andrew
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Nico
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Young Paul
Aryana Marlon Salvador
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alitaptap Raymond
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan Alvin
Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Dondi
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Leo
Luv U Thirdy Villarama
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Selfie Kenneth
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Mark Anthony Capulong
You're My Home Vince Fontanilla / Kennedy "Ken" Cabanero
2016 We Will Survive Young Arnold
2017 Wattpad Presents: Accidentally in Love with a Gangster Kurt
The Source Himself / Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jumper Koykoy
The Good Son Dmitri "Trey" Gamboa
2018 Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Guest [9]
Mars [10] [11]
Maynila: Tatlo Kumplikado Sonny
Magpakailanman: Yuki: A Japinay Story Derick
Stories for the Soul: Ang Proyekto Japeth
Tadhana: Pag-uwiJeffrey
Wish Ko Lang!: Alang-alang sa Pamilya Guest
2018–2019 Studio 7 Himself / co-host / Performer ? Guest
2019 Kara Mia Chino Burgos [12] [13]
Eat Bulaga: BEBOT Lisa Mauban
2020–present All-Out Sundays Himself / Performer
2020 Descendants of the Sun Marty Tañedo
2021 Dear Uge Presents: Jing, ang Bato PJ Abril
The Lost Recipe Frank Vergara
2022 Lolong Martin Banson
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Leopoldo Chua (young)
2023 The Write One Hans Arevalo
2024–2025 Shining Inheritance Francis Abrigo
2024–present It's Showtime Himself / Guest

Discography

Studio albums

Release dateTitleRecord CompanySalesCertificationRef

Awards

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2006 Metro Manila Film Festival [14] Best Child Performer Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Won

References

  1. "Paul Salas celebrates 25th birthday with Mikee Quintos: 'You're my best blessing'". GMA News Online. April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  2. Paul Salas admits to having crush on Julia Barrettoabs-cbn.com Archived December 9, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Acar, Aedrianne. "EXCLUSIVE: Welcome back, Kapuso Paul Salas!". GMA Network. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  4. Acar, Aedrianne. "EXCLUSIVE: After almost nine years, 'StarStruck' kid Paul Salas returns to GMA". GMA Network. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  5. Guerrero, Faye. "Paul Salas explains why he returned to GMA-7 after 9 years". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  6. Abanilla, Clarizel. "On being a Kapuso again, Paul Salas says, 'I'm coming home'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  7. Ruiz, Marah. "Paul Salas releases first single as 'Paul Swaggy'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  8. Paul Salas loves plating the bad boy in Pietaabs-cbn.com Archived September 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  9. GMA Network (August 19, 2018), Sunday PinaSaya: Paul Salas, maglalaro sa 'Wikarambulan!', archived from the original on December 20, 2021, retrieved August 27, 2018
  10. Mars: Sino ang number one stalker ni Paul Salas sa Instagram? | Mars Sharing Group, September 27, 2018, retrieved December 10, 2018
  11. Mars: Basketball inspired trash bin by Paul Salas | Handy Mars, September 27, 2018, retrieved December 10, 2018
  12. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Paul Salas, excited sa bagong niyang show na 'Kara Mia'". GMA Network. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  13. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Paul Salas on his 'Kara Mia' role: 'Christmas wish ko 'to'". GMA Network. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  14. "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.