Steven Silva
Steven Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Steven Joseph Silva Starstruck |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Steven Joseph Silva
Biography
Early life and career beginnings
Steven Silva was born in Oceanside, California, to an American father of Portuguese descent and a Filipino-Chinese mother who hails from Davao,[2] where he auditioned for StarStruck. He was raised in Sacramento, California, and attended Sacramento City College for his college education.[3] After a few years there he opted for a career in the culinary field and later attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
2009–2010: StarStruck
While he was completing his foreign internship at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao as required by the California Culinary Academy in order to graduate, he auditioned for the show by participating in an audition at SM Davao.[4]
Silva was among the hundreds who made it to the callbacks for Manila. He represented Davao.
During the 3rd factor week, Silva had the weakest performance among the remaining boys in the competition. But due to the twist of 3rd factor which gives a different weight of criteria, Silva survived the said week. On the other hand, the result went to Piero Vergara as the latest avenger by then with
His female counterpart in winning the title is Sarah Lahbati.
2010–2014: Post StarStruck
Right after winning the title, Silva and
In mid-2011, Silva starred as John in his first primetime series, Time of My Life. He portrayed the role as the boyfriend of Zaira (portrayed by LJ Reyes). Steven had a supporting role in this series but he said that Rocco Nacino and Mark Herras are the perfect lead men since the said show is all about dancing.[5]
2012 proved to be the busiest year so far for Steven. He portrayed the role of Stripe in the Young Artists Production's staging of Trina Paulus' novel Hope for the Flowers. Frencheska Farr, on the other hand, played the female lead role.[6] The reason behind Silva's inclusion in the said stage play is because of his singing ability in Party Pilipinas. The producers of the stage play like his singing in the said musical variety show ended up asking Steven to audition.[7] He served his friend, Gian Magdangal, as his inspiration in the play because Magdangal starred in the 2011 play, Rent. He admitted he was hesitant to accept the project when Young Artists Production first offered him the role but later on decided that he was ready to try something new. Being a neophyte in the world of musical theater was not an excuse for Steven for he proved to everyone that the role of Stripe suited him perfectly.[6]
Silva was seen in the Filipino teen-oriented drama series,
In January 2013, Silva became a part of the second epicserye of
2014–present: Theater, musical, and a Wattpad series
In late 2013, Silva was announced as one of the newest characters in the spin-off of
While Silva is portraying his role in The Boston, he becomes part of the lifestyle and food show Taste Buddies. The show is being aired in GMA News TV with Solenn Heussaff and Isabelle Daza. Steven serves as a segment host. The show is all about exploring the wonders of the food in the whole country. Iya Villania replaced Daza as Solenn's partner when Isabelle Daza transferred to ABS-CBN.
In early 2015, Silva became part of the musical theater,
La Cage aux Folles premiered on February 28, 2015, with a standing ovation from the members of the press. The musical was shown at the Carlos P Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza with Audie Gemora starring as Albin. The show was produced by 9 Works Theatrical, with direction by Robbie Guevara and scenography by Mio Infante.[18][19][20] Silva impressed the audience with his powerful singing voice and confidence, holding his own against the acclaimed veterans of the cast.[17]
Personal life
Silva started to reside in Quezon City after winning, leaving his family in Sacramento, California, while he continues to pursue his dream of success in the Philippine world of showbiz.
In 2012, Silva admitted that he and his batch mate, Diva Montelaba are in an "almost-one-year" relationship.[21]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Just One Summer | Joseph |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Note/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck V |
Himself | won as the "Ultimate Male Survivor" |
| 2010 | Love Bug Presents: Exchange of Hearts |
Tim | |
| Kaya ng Powers | Carlo | Guest | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | |
| 2010–2011 | Koreana | Joshua Lee | |
| 2011 | Time of My Life |
John | |
| 2012 | Tween Hearts |
Leo | Guest cast |
H.O.T. TV |
Episode guest | ||
Together Forever |
Cholo Limuanco | ||
| Coffee Prince | Bamboo Buendia | ||
| 2013 | Indio | Ribung Linti | |
Maynila |
Homer | "Summer of Love" episode | |
| Alex | "Coffee Princess" episode | ||
| Sunday All Stars | Himself/Performer | ||
| Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Tisoy | ||
| 2014 | The Boston | Sid | The Kitchen Musical spin-off |
| Taste Buddies | Segment host | Together with Solenn Heussaff and Iya Villania | |
| 2015–2016 | Wattpad Presents | Various | His first show outside of GMA Network |
| 2016 | Mars | Episode Guest | Last TV appearance |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Note/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hope for the Flowers | Stripe | Lead role with Frencheska Farr |
| 2014 | Grease | Johnny Casino | |
| 2015 | La Cage aux Folles | Jean-Michel |
See also
External links
Notes
References
- ^ Rowena Joy A. Sanchez (February 22, 2010). "New 'StarStruck' winners crowned". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ Diongson, Richard (June 4, 2013). "10 Popular TV Personalities from Davao".
- ^ "Steven Silva". 24 November 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Final 14: Steven Silva". Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ Erwin Santiago (July 28, 2011). "Steven Silva admits frustration over showbiz career: "Right now, I'm definitely not where I wanna be."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ a b "STEVEN SILVA: STARSTRUCK OVER IPHONE'S ACTION MOVIE FX APP". February 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 29, 2012.
- ^ Ruel J. Mendoza (March 12, 2012). "Steven Silva topbills musical stage play; understands slow pace of his showbiz career". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ Rommel Gonzales (October 5, 2012). "Steven Silva on playing supporting roles: "Siyempre, sa akin naman, gusto ko na maging leading man ulit."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ "Hinahandog namin ang apat sa mga diwata". Indio's Facebook Fan Page. Facebook.com. December 30, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
- ^ "Steven Silva's tweet for Akin Parin ang Bukas". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ^ "Tweet of Akin Parin ang Bukas regarding Steven Silva". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ^ "Steven Silva's tweet". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ "Steven Silva part of 'Kitchen Musical' season 2". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
- ^ "Steven, aariba sa S'pore". abante-tonite.com.
- ^ "Steven Silva cast as one of the lead roles in the Singaporean TV series, "The Boston" (4 Pictures)". ShowbizPortal.com. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- ^ "The Boston The Kitchen Musical". Facebook.com. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Steven Silva: From Starstruck's Ultimate Survivor to theater's new romantic lead". GMA News. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "Five simple words: I am what I am". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Starstruck ultimate survivor Steven Silva, nagpabilib sa pagganap sa 'La Cage Aux Folles'". GMA News. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "'La Cage Aux Folles' dazzles in its loving take on the third sex". ABSCBN.com. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ Erwin Santiago (October 12, 2012). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Steven Silva admits "almost-one-year" relationship with StarStruck batchmate Diva Montelaba". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 12, 2012.