Larry Silva


Hilarion "Larry" Cuenca Silva, also known as Pipoy, was a Filipino comedian, film actor, television personality, boxer and politician, who served as 30th Vice Mayor of Manila from March 28 to June 30, 1998. He started as an amateur boxer before being discovered in the show business and appearing in numerous films. Beyond acting and being a prominent comedian, he also ventured into politics, wherein he was elected as a member of the Manila City Council multiple times from 1995 to 2004 and briefly as acting vice mayor in 1998.

Political career

He was elected as a councilor of the 3rd District of Manila in 1995. In 1998, he briefly became vice mayor under Lito Atienza, who ascended to the post of mayor after Alfredo Lim resigned to run for president. That same year, he was reelected as councilor and again in 2001, serving until his death in 2004.

Filmography

Film

Death

Silva died on Sunday, April 27, 2004 due to kidney failure. His remains were cremated two days later and his ashes were interred at Manila North Cemetery.