Yul Servo

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Nieto.

The Honorable
Yul Servo Nieto
Official portrait, 2019
20th Vice Mayor of Manila
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
MayorHoney Lacuna
Preceded byHoney Lacuna
Chair of the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development
In office
October 6, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Preceded byEric Martinez
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byZenaida Angping
Succeeded byJoel 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

(1977-02-22) February 22, 1977
Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines[1]
Political partyAsenso Manileño (2015–present)
Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations		PDP–Laban (2015–2021)
UNA (2012–2015)
Nacionalista (2007–2012)
SpouseFlovelyn Nieto
Children5
ResidenceManila
Alma materPhilippine College of Criminology (BS)
OccupationActor (2001–present), politician (2007–present)

Background

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 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.[6] 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.[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]

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, with Pascual also a 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
YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2019Ang ProbinsyanoMaj. Joselito BaynesABS-CBN
Magpakailanman: Pampanga Earthquake VictimsJasonGMA Network[11]
Ipaglaban Mo: IngrataDadoABS-CBN
2018Tadhana: Mabuting AnakPhilipGMA Network
Cain at AbelBenedict "Ben" Arroyo
2017Magpakailanman: Love Is Complicated: The Edgar Mendoza StoryColonel Danny
2016Oh, My Mama!Roberto Reyes
Pepito ManalotoFrancis Might
2015Baker KingManager Henry LeeTV5
Pari KoyFr. Alvin RosarioGMA Network
2014Kambal SirenaDamos
BagitoMiguel MedinaABS-CBN
2013Anna KareNinaKadyoGMA Network
Minute to Win ItHimselfABS-CBN
2012BiriteraJerome MacapagalGMA Network
2011Carlo J. Caparas' BangisDon Dominador Serpente Jr.TV5
2010–2011Jillian: Namamasko PoRobertoGMA Network
2010Sine Novela Presents: Mars Ravelo's Trudis LiitLando
2009ZorroSamurai
RosalindaRoberto
It's ShowtimeHimselfABS-CBN
2008–2010WowoweeHimself
2008–2009LaLolaMatiasGMA Network
2008Maalaala Mo Kaya:BisikletaPianoABS-CBN
2007Maria FlordelunaDanillo Ferrer
2006Calla LilyRamil
Kapamilya Deal or No DealHimself
2005Kampanerang KubaAntonio
2002–2003Habang Kapiling KaNonoy BautistaGMA Network
2001–2003Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaEpoyABS-CBN

Acting awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2001Cinemanila International Film FestivalBest ActorBatang West SideWon
2004Brussels Independent Film Festival
(International competition)		NaglalayagWon
2005FAMAS AwardNominated
2008Brussels Independent Film FestivalTorotot (Destierro)Won
Brutus, Ang PaglalakbayWon
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film FestivalBest Supporting Actor
(Balanghai Trophy)		Won

References
  1. Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (October 7, 2021). "Lacuna, Servo file COC for mayor, vice mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  2. "Rep. John "Yul Servo" Nieto | 17th Congress Neophytes". 17thcongressneophytes.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. Ambayec, Jaynie (June 8, 2016). "Yul Servo, Reluctant politician". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  4. 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.
  5. "Yul Servo at the crossroads". The Philippine Star. December 7, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  6. "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.
  7. Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  8. Abunda, Boy (March 12, 2021). "Yul Servo: Pinoys deserve a safe, healthy environment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  9. "Yul Servo flexes his skateboard skills". Politiko. March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  10. 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.
  11. Caligan, Michelle. "Yul Servo lauded for his performance in 'Magpakailanman'". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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