Career
A year after her stint in Mission Universe, her acting career began and she became one of the most popular and acclaimed actresses in the Philippines. She retired from acting in 2003 and became active in church activities and worked as a part-time announcer and host for The 700 Club Asia. Silayan died aged 46 on April 23, 2006 due to colon cancer.
Her grave is located in Manila Memorial Park, Paranaque City.