Yul Servo
Yul Servo Nieto | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| 20th Vice Mayor of Manila | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Honey Lacuna |
| Preceded by | Honey Lacuna |
| Chairman of the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development | |
| In office October 6, 2020 – June 30, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Martinez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd District | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Zenaida Angping |
| Succeeded by | Joel Chua |
| Member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Marvin Cruz Nieto February 22, 1977 Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Asenso Manileño (2015–present) Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2015–2021) UNA (2012–2015) Nacionalista (2007–2012) |
| Spouse | Flovelyn Nieto |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Manila |
| Alma mater | Philippine College of Criminology (BS) |
| Occupation | Actor (2001–present), politician (2007–present) |
John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977),[1][2] popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022.
Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Bulacan and raised in Binondo, Manila. Nieto's father Glenn Martin Romano Nieto, an architect by profession, used to own a tailoring shop and was a former councilor.[3][4] The second of eight children in a Manila middle-class family, Nieto studied and graduated to become a policeman but was pushed into acting by an uncle.
He entered show business in 2001. His stage name Yul Servo was chosen by director Maryo J. de los Reyes in homage to Russian actor Yul Brynner and Servo being the name of the head waiter in the restaurant de los Reyes frequented. Servo's notable films include Batang West Side (2001), Laman (2002), Naglalayag (2004), Torotot and Brutus (2008). Several of Servo's notable acting accolades include winning the Best Actor award for Naglalayag at the 2004 Brussels Independent Film Festival, an international award-giving body based in Belgium.[5] Servo is good friends with fellow actor Piolo Pascual, with Pascual also a godfather to four of Servo's children.[6]
Servo entered politics in 2007. After serving three terms as a city councilor of Manila, Servo was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and got re-elected in 2019, representing Manila's 3rd district.[7] He was then elected vice mayor of Manila in 2022 under Asenso Manileño, a local party in the city.
Although he was one of the actors who appeared on some of the programs of ABS-CBN, he is among the 70 representatives who voted "yes" to "kill" (reject) the franchise renewal of the said network, the largest in the Philippines.[8] A former heavy smoker himself and quitter, Servo is also the proponent of the Smoke-Free Environment Bill which aims to create more public places for people to be free from the dangers of second-hand smoke.[9]
Outside acting and politics, Servo is an avid skateboarding fan and plays the skateboard.[10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Batang West Side | Hanzel Harana |
| 2002 | Laman | Dodong |
| 2004 | Naglalayag | Noah Garcia |
| 2005 | Ilusyon | Miguel |
| 2008 | Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay | |
| 2008 | Torotot (Destierro) | Gabby |
| 2010 | Rosario | Vicente |
| 2011 | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Bimbo |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Pedro Paterno |
| 2013 | Porno | Xander |
| 2017 | Kiko Boksingero |
Television
Acting awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cinemanila International Film Festival | Best Actor | Batang West Side | Won |
| 2004 | Brussels Independent Film Festival (International competition) |
Naglalayag | Won | |
| 2005 | FAMAS Award | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Brussels Independent Film Festival | Torotot (Destierro) | Won | |
| Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay | Won | |||
| Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor (Balanghai Trophy) |
Won |
References
- ^ a b Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (October 7, 2021). "Lacuna, Servo file COC for mayor, vice mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. John "Yul Servo" Nieto | 17th Congress Neophytes". 17thcongressneophytes.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Ambayec, Jaynie (June 8, 2016). "Yul Servo, Reluctant politician". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ Reyes, Edd (July 5, 2022). "Vice Mayor Yul Nieto susuportahan lahat ng programa ni Mayor Honey". People's Journal (in Filipino). Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ "Yul Servo at the crossroads". The Philippine Star. December 7, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (December 6, 2017). "Yul Servo shrugs off decades-long rumor with Piolo Pascual". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Congressman Yul Servo Of Manila's 3rd District Doesn't Mind Playing A Villain Role In GMA's 'Oh My Mama'". Latest Celebrity News. November 16, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (March 12, 2021). "Yul Servo: Pinoys deserve a safe, healthy environment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "Yul Servo flexes his skateboard skills". Politiko. March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- ^ Caligan, Michelle. "Yul Servo lauded for his performance in 'Magpakailanman'". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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