Paul Salas

Paul Salas
Born
Paul Andre Solinap Salas

(1998-04-16) April 16, 1998
Quezon City, Philippines
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)
PartnerMikee Quintos (2021-2025)
RelativesEnrique 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.

Early life

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

Career

He also appeared in stage plays Lilo & Stitch and Sesame Street.

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.

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]

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

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2004Forever My LoveRicky
2005Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5Paul
2006Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and OnHimself
Matakot Ka Sa KarmaJake
2007My Kuya's Wedding[8]Young Jeff
PasukobGaspar Jr.
2011In the Name of LoveMigo
Wedding Tayo, Wedding HindiJay-Z Bautista
2013Must Be... LoveJake
2015Everyday I Love Youteenage Tristan
2017Dear Other SelfPepe Macadaeg
2023Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeRobin

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2004Starstruck KidsHimself
2005MulawinYoung Gabriel
EncantadiaYoung Kahlil
2006Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Ganyan Kita KamahalYoung Lito
MajikaCocoy
Atlantika Young Piranus
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola BasyangEfren
Asian TreasuresYoung Hector
2008Kung Fu KidsLeonardo "Uragon" De Vela/Kid Leader
DyosaYoung Kulas
Komiks Presents: VargaBrian
Carlo J. Caparas' PietaYoung Rigor
2009Tayong DalawaYoung Ramon
Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa UmaYoung Dino
Dahil May Isang IkawYoung Miguel
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating HeartYoung Mio
Moomoo & MePogs
2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoYoung Frank
Habang May BuhayYoung Nathan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: CameraMaco
Shout Out!Himself
2011Mula sa PusoWarren Maglayon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TungkodJuvil
Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit-UlitJanel
2011–2018ASAPHimself Performer
2011–2013Toda MaxJonas
2012Oka2katAndrew
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PanyoNico
Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoYoung Paul
AryanaMarlon Salvador
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: AlitaptapRaymond
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: SantanAlvin
Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily LiitDondi
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SanggolLeo
Luv UThirdy Villarama
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SelfieKenneth
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: BarkoMark Anthony Capulong
You're My HomeVince Fontanilla / Kennedy "Ken" Cabanero
2016We Will SurviveYoung Arnold
2017Wattpad Presents: Accidentally in Love with a GangsterKurt
The SourceHimself / Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: JumperKoykoy
The Good SonDmitri "Trey" Gamboa
2018Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Guest [9]
Mars [10][11]
Maynila: Tatlo KumplikadoSonny
Magpakailanman: Yuki: A Japinay Story Derick
Stories for the Soul: Ang ProyektoJapeth
Tadhana: Pag-uwiJeffrey
Wish Ko Lang!: Alang-alang sa PamilyaGuest
2018–2019Studio 7Himself / co-host / Performer ? Guest
2019Kara MiaChino Burgos [12][13]
Eat Bulaga: BEBOTLisa Mauban
2020–present All-Out Sundays Himself / Performer
2020Descendants of the SunMarty Tañedo
2021Dear Uge Presents: Jing, ang BatoPJ Abril
The Lost RecipeFrank Vergara
2022LolongMartin Banson
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower SistersLeopoldo Chua (young)
2023The Write OneHans Arevalo
2024–2025Shining Inheritance Francis Abrigo
2024–presentIt's ShowtimeHimself / Guest
2026Stars on the Floor Himself / Contestant

Discography

Studio albums

Release date Title Record Company Sales Certification Ref

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
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 Barretto abs-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 Pieta abs-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.
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