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.
Yul Servo Nieto | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 28th Vice Mayor of Manila | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Honey Lacuna Pangan |
| Preceded by | Honey Lacuna Pangan |
| 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 | |
| Deputy Leader of Asenso Manileño | |
| Assumed office August 6, 2024 | |
| Party Leader | Honey Lacuna Pangan |
| Preceded by | Honey Lacuna Pangan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Marvin Cruz Nieto February 22, 1977 Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Asenso Manileño (since 2015) Lakas–CMD (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–2024) PDP–Laban (2007-2009; 2016–2021) PMP (2015-2016) UNA (2012–2015) Nacionalista (2009–2012) |
| Spouse | Flovelyn Nieto |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Manila |
| Alma mater | Philippine College of Criminology (BS) |
| Occupation | Actor (2001–present), politician (2007–present) |
Early life
editNieto, 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 from the Philippine College of Criminology to become a policeman but was pushed into acting by his maternal uncle.
Entertainment career
editServo 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. He initially wanted his stage name as Ador Papa, after a famous swimmer, but agreed to the stage name given by the director. Servo started his career as a theater actor. 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
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Servo entered politics in 2007 with his election to the Manila City Council. Upon being term-limited during his third term, 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.
As vice mayor, Servo highlighted the Manila City Council’s efforts to improve transparency by launching a website to access the city's ordinances and establishing a legislative team to develop new ordinances. During his tenure, the city council has approved 185 ordinances and 1,119 resolutions as of August 2024. He also emphasized his near-perfect attendance record, missing only one session as vice mayor due to late arrival on August 22, 2024.[9]
Controversies
editIn August 2024, members of the Manila City Council allied with former Mayor Isko Moreno filed an injunction against Servo, Majority Floor Leader Ernesto Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader Philip Lacuna, and 19 other councilors allied with incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna for allegedly conducting a session during recess on July 23, when the city government declared all work to be suspended in view of Typhoon Carina.[10] The Moreno allies who filed the suit condemned the meeting as being "illegal and secret", noting that ₱83 million city council funds were transferred to the office of the mayor during the meeting.[11] Servo belied the suit and said that the session was livestreamed.[11][12]
In September 2024, Manila Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Juliana Rae “Yanyan” Ibay filed with the Ombudsman a complaint against Servo and the city councilors for violation of the Local Government Code and the Sangguniang Kabataan Act of 2015. The case stemmed from her alleged illegal ouster as youth committee chairwoman during a ‘secret session.'[13]
Personal life
editOutside acting and politics, Servo is an avid skateboarding fan and plays the skateboard.[14] Servo is good friends with fellow actor Piolo Pascual, who is also the godfather to four of Servo's children.[15]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| 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
editActing awards and nominations
edit| 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Curz, James Patrick (August 28, 2024). "Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo announce reelection bid". Rappler. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose C. (August 23, 2024). "Isko allies ask court to stop Manila execs". Manila Times. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Baroña, Franco Jose C. (August 22, 2024). "Pre-2025 election battle in Manila starts 'unofficially'". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Calucin, Diann Ivy (August 27, 2024). "Vice Mayor Yul says no 'secret session' in Manila City Council". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Cruz, James (September 25, 2024). "SK chairman files complaint vs Manila Vice Mayor Servo, councilors over ouster". Rappler. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "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
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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
