Yul Servo
John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977)[1][2] is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th vice mayor of Manila since 2022.
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 28th Vice Mayor of Manila | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Honey Lacuna |
| Preceded by | Honey Lacuna |
| Chair 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) |
Early life
Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Bulacan and was raised in Binondo, Manila. Nieto's father Glenn Martin Romano Nieto, an architect by profession, used to own a tailoring shop and served as a city councilor from 1988 to 1995.[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.
Entertainment career
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]
Political career
Servo entered politics in 2007 with his election to the Manila City Council. Upon being term-limited, Servo was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 to represent Manila's 3rd congressional district in the chamber, being reelected to a second term in 2019.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8]
Servo was later elected vice mayor of Manila in 2022 under the local party Asenso Manileño. He was the running mate of then-vice mayor Honey Lacuna, who was elected mayor.
Personal life
Outside acting and politics, Servo is an avid skateboarding fan and plays the skateboard.[9] Servo is good friends with fellow actor Piolo Pascual, who is also the godfather to four of Servo's children.[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
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Epoy | ABS-CBN | |
| 2002–2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Nonoy Bautista | GMA Network | |
| 2005 | Kampanerang Kuba | Antonio | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Ramil | ||
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Danillo Ferrer | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Piano | ||
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Matias | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Roberto | ||
| Zorro | Samurai | |||
| 2010 | Sine Novela Presents: Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit | Lando | ||
| 2010–2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Roberto | ||
| 2011 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Don Dominador Serpente Jr. | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Biritera | Jerome Macapagal | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Kadyo | ||
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Damos | ||
| 2015 | Baker King | Manager Henry Lee | TV5 | |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | Francis Might | GMA Network | |
| Oh, My Mama! | Roberto Reyes | |||
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Love Is Complicated: The Edgar Mendoza Story | Colonel Danny | ||
| 2018 | The Cure | Lando | ||
| Tadhana: Mabuting Anak | Philip | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sementeryo | Kokoy | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Ingrata | Dado | ||
| Magpakailanman: Yanig ng Buhay - The Pampanga Earthquake Victims Story | Jason | GMA Network | [11] | |
| Sahaya | Nolan del Sol | |||
| 2024 | Black Rider | Rosales |
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
- 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.
- "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.
- 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.
- Caligan, Michelle. "Yul Servo lauded for his performance in 'Magpakailanman'". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
External links
- Media related to Yul Servo at Wikimedia Commons
- Yul Servo at IMDb
- Hon. Nieto, John Marvin "Yul Servo" C. at the House of Representatives of the Philippines