Rosauro Reyes Salvador (October 7, 1945 – November 16, 2007), known professionally as Ross Rival, was a former actor and father of JonJon Hernandez, Joseph Salvador, Rosauro Luis G. Salvador, Luchi Salvador-Joson, Sahara Shyla G. Salvador and Maja Salvador.

Ross Rival
Born
Rosauro Reyes Salvador

(1945-10-07)October 7, 1945
DiedNovember 16, 2007(2007-11-16) (aged 62)
NationalityPhilippine
Other namesRoss
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Production Manager
Years active1963–2007
SpouseAlicia Alonzo[1]
Partners
Children
ParentLou Salvador (father)[4]
Relatives

His mother, Carmen Salvador, was a Spanish Filipina of German descent, and his father, Luis "Lou" Salvador was a Spanish Filipino.[6] Lou Salvador was a famous basketball player, stage actor and talent manager.

Early life edit

Born Rosauro Reyes Salvador on October 7, 1945, in Quezon City. His father was Lou Salvador and is a brother of actor Phillip Salvador, the late director Leroy Salvador, actors Lou Salvador Jr., Alona Alegre, Mina Aragon, Jumbo Salvador and uncle to actors Deborah Sun and Jobelle Salvador.

Personal life edit

He was the father to JonJon Hernandez, Joseph Salvador, Rosauro Luis G. Salvador, Luchie Salvador-Joson, Sahara Shyla G. Salvador and Maja Salvador.

Death edit

He died on November 16, 2007, in Quezon City, due to prostate cancer. His remains were cremated on November 20, 2007.[5]

Filmography edit

Movies edit

Title Year Role
Alias Golden Boy 1963
Pamilya Garapal 1966
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin 1969
Halik ng Bampira 1972
Wonder Women 1973 Ramon, the Jai-Alai player
Langit, Lupa at Impyerno 1976
Garrote, Jai-Alai King 1978
Julian Vaquero 1984
Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang 1985 prinsipe (segment "Sleeping Beauty")
Tagos ng Dugo 1987 Pina's father
Killer's vs. Ninjas 1989
Bad Boy II 1992
Mancao 1994 Rapist
Ismael Zacarias 1994 Lolo
Omar Abdullah, Pulis Probinsiya 2, Tapusin Na Natin Ang Laban 1995 Congressman's Ampil's men
Hangga't May Hininga 1996 Ramirez' Security
Laban Ko Ito: Walang Dapat Madamay 1997
Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras Sa Laban 1997 Alex's Man
Bobby Barbers: Parak 1997 Don Jose's Man
Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko 1998 Sen. De Joya's Security
Burlesk King 1999

Miscellaneous crew edit

Title Year Miscellaneous
Halik ng Bampira 1972 In-Charge of Production
Isang Araw, Isang Buhay 1978 Production Manager
P.S. I Love You 1981 Production Manager
Sinasamba Kita 1982 Production Manager
Cross My Heart 1982 Production Manager
Saan Darating Ang Umaga? 1983 Production Manager
Bagets 1984 Production Manager
Bagets 2 1985 Production Manager
Bituing Walang Ningning 1985 Production Manager
Kaaway Hanggang Hukay 2001 Script Continuity
Green Paradise 2007 Associate Director

References edit

  1. ^ "Alicia Alonzo Is Vic Silayan Lifetime Achievement Awardee". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 7, 2000. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Turning Point". Manila Standard. March 31, 1987. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Is Maja on the move?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 1, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (June 18, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Celebrity daddies who have 10 or more children". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Bonifacio, Julie E. "Maja Salvador's father, former actor Ross Rival, cremated this afternoon". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Zafra, p. 315