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Celso Ad Castillo
Celso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter. He was known as the ''Messiah of Philippine Cinema'' for directing films that broke new ground in Philippine cinema, including ''Asedillo'', '' Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara'', and ''Burlesk Queen'', among others. Castillo was a prolific director who made 64 films throughout his life, casting actors like Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, and Maria Isabel Lopez. Early life and education Castillo was born in Siniloan, Laguna on September 12, 1943. He became a movie director, scriptwriter and actor. He was the son of lawyer-writer Dominador Ad Castillo, and Marta Adolfo. Celso Castillo studied at Manuel L. Quezon University and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature in 1964. Career Castillo started as a writer for a comic magazine. With the help of his father, he published his own magazine where he wrote all the stories from cover to cover, using diff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siniloan, Laguna
Siniloan, officially the Municipality of Siniloan (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,460 people. Sinilóan is a center of education, commerce and transportation, serving towns in eastern Laguna and some towns from the provinces of Quezon and Rizal. The municipality has active business and trade activities. Etymology From the early period of Spanish colonialisation, some female inhabitants of the place were milling their palay in their fields. While doing this, some Spaniards came and asked them, "Como se llama esta pueblo?" The natives, not knowing Spanish thought that they were asked what they were doing and one of them answered, "camí po ay gumiguiling". The Spaniards repeated, "Guiling-Guiling", to which the natives nodded. Some this place known as "Guiling-Guiling" from 1583 to 1604. Another story has it that during the later part of the year 1604, three brothers, namely, Juan Puno, Juan P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 FAMAS Awards
The 20th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held in 1972 for the Outstanding Achievements for the year 1971. ''Lilet'', a Velarde and Associates Productions won the most awards with 6 wins including the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and FAMAS Award for Best Actress, Best Actress for Celia Rodriguez. Awards Major Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. Special Awardees *Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award **Atty. Espiridion Laxa *Gregorio Valdez Memorial Award **Joseph Estrada References External linksFAMAS Awards {{FAMAS Awards FAMAS Award 1972 film awards, FAMAS 1972 in Philippine cinema, FAMAS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reputasyon
''Reputasyon'' () is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Mervyn B. Brondial, Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Cristine Reyes, Rayver Cruz, Jason Abalos, Aiko Melendez and Jaclyn Jose. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from July 11, 2011 to January 20, 2012, and was replaced by ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin''. Premise Can one false accusation ruin a person's whole life? The story of Reputasyon begins with the idyllic life of Agnes de los Santos, whose family is respected by everyone in the small town of San Lucas. She dreams of becoming a teacher just like her mom and raising a family of her own with the man she loves. But her world shatters when her unexpected visit to their beloved governor's home turns into a huge scandal in their town. How can she prove that she's not there for a midnight tryst? Will anyone believe her innocence? What happens once ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babaeng Hampaslupa
''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (International Name: ''The Poor Heiress'' / ; ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Eric S. Quizon and Joyce Bernal, it stars Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga. It aired from February 7 to July 15, 2011, replacing '' My Driver Sweet Lover'' and was replaced by '' Rod Santiago's The Sisters''. The timeslot was changed through the April 2011 season to 9pm the original time the series was normally shown was 8:30pm and moved up to 9:00-9:30pm after its primetime suspense series '' Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak'' on its primetime block. Story ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' tells the story of two clans, the Wongs and the Sees. A modern-day fairytale set on the boundaries between the Filipino and Chinese community. Three generations of women tell a story and cope in the inner strength in the eyes of their faiths looking for love, respect, power, and self happiness. The story also chronicles on lost loves between Helena See ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Standard
The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines which, as of 2017, is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, also own Journal Publications, Inc., the owner of tabloid papers '' People's Journal'' and ''People's Tonight''. Initially established as the ''Manila Standard'' in 1987, it merged with another newspaper, ''Today'', on March 6, 2005, and became the ''Manila Standard Today'' (MST). In 2015, the newspaper renamed itself as ''The Standard'' (temporarily ''The New Standard''), before reverting to its original name in 2016. History The ''Manila Standard'' was founded on February 11, 1987. The offices were then located at the bustling Ayala Avenue in the Makati CBD. In 1989, the group of Andres Soriano III bought out the Elizalde group and renamed the company Kagitingan Publications and relocated the offices in the Port Area, Manila. In June 1991, the group of businessman Alfonso Yuch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamao
''Kamao'' () is a 1987 Filipino made-for-television action film directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and starring Fernando Poe Jr., Castillo, Mary Walter, and Rachel Ann Wolfe. Produced as the first television film for the '' Artista'' anthology program on Radio Philippines Network (RPN), it is about a boxer-turned-barangay captain who has to deal with a gang of drug dealers. The film first aired on RPN in the Philippines on June 11, 1987. Cast *Fernando Poe Jr. * Celso Ad. Castillo *Mary Walter * Rachel Ann Wolfe Release ''Kamao'' originally aired on RPN in the Philippines on June 11, 1987, as the first installment of the '' Artista'' anthology program. Critical response Art Dialogo of the ''Manila Standard'' gave ''Kamao'' a positive, albeit cynical, review. While he considered Fernando Poe Jr. Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tag-araw, Tag-ulan
''Tag-araw, Tag-ulan'' is a 1992 Philippine drama film directed by Celso Ad. Castillo. The film stars Dina Bonnevie and Gary Estrada. Plot A woman who was running away from the pain of a broken love affair. A young man who was looking forward to a fun filled summer and his first mating experience. Cast * Dina Bonnevie as Jessie * Gary Estrada as Roy * Jenny Roa as Malou * Mark Gil as Richie * Suzanne Gonzales as Teresa * Mutya Crisostomo as Mercy * Jigo Garcia as Jeffrey * Chuckie Dreyfus Charles "Chuckie" de Joya Dreyfus (; born August 7, 1974) is a Filipino actor, songwriter, and television personality. He received his first award as Best Child Performer 1984 at the Metro Manila Film Festival, won the FAMAS Award 1985 for Best ... as Bunso * Roy de Guzman as Maning Awards References External links * 1992 films 1992 drama films Filipino-language films Philippine drama films Viva Films films Films directed by Celso Ad. Castillo {{1990s-Philippines-film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maligno
''Maligno'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1977 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the second instalment of '' Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection''. Directed by Wenn Deramas, it stars Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo and Rafael Rosell. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from April 28 to May 23, 2008, replacing '' Palos'' and was replaced by '' My Girl''. This series can be streaming on Jeepney TV Youtube channel every 8:00 & 8:30 pm replacing ''!Oka Tokat''. Overview Origin It is based on 1977 film starring the Queen of Philippine Movies, Susan Roces, that won her second FAMAS Best Actress trophy. The 1977 movie was directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, who also wrote the original screenplay together with Dominador B. Mirasol. The film stars included Dante Rivero, Celia Rodriguez, and Eddie Garcia. The film revolves about Angela after being impregnated by an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa
''Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa'' ("The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth") is a 1974 Tagalog-language film from the Philippines. The story was written by Celso Ad. Castillo and screenplay written by Rafael Ma. Guerrero. The film stars Filipino actors Gloria Diaz (Miss Universe 1969 title holder), Vic Vargas, and Elizabeth Oropesa. The film was produced by Gemini Films International and was shot in Sicogon Island of Carles, Iloilo in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Plot On a stormy night, a childless couple discovers a beautiful yet mysterious woman unconscious on the beach of their seaside village. Upon awakening, she introduces herself as Isabel, revealing her tragic past as an orphan who fled her uncle's attempted assault. The compassionate couple takes her in, sheltering her in their quiet home. As Isabel's striking beauty captivates the townsfolk, especially the men, the women of the village begin to feel overshadowed and thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco V
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name ''Franciscus''. Meaning of the name Francisco In Spanish, people with the name Francisco are sometimes nicknamed "Paco". San Francisco de Asís was known as ''Pater Communitatis'' (father of the community) when he founded the Franciscan order, and "Paco" is a short form of ''Pater Communitatis''. In areas of Spain where Basque is spoken, "Patxi" is the most common nickname; in the Catalan areas, "Cesc" (short for Francesc) is often used. In Spanish Latin America and in the Philippines, people with the name Francisco are frequently called "Pancho". " Kiko"and "Cisco" is also used as a nickname, and "Chicho" is another possibility. In Portuguese, people named Francisco are commonly nicknamed " Chico" (''shíco''). People with the given name * Pope Francis (1936-2025) is rendered in the Spanish, Portuguese and Filipino languages as Papa Francisco * Francisco Acebal (1866–1933), Spanish writer and author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Penduko
Pedro Penduko is a Filipino fictional comic book character created by National Artist for Literature Francisco V. Coching. The character, who is styled as a folk hero, debuted in the magazine ''Liwayway'' in 1954. In his numerous incarnations, Pedro Penduko is an ordinary human being with no superpowers. He is, however, resourceful and quick-witted in battling evil forces. He is aided by a magical amulet (known as ''Mutya'' in the television series). He is first introduced in the 1994 and 2000 films as a descendant of a family of legendary heroes but is a coward. In the television version however, Pedro is the son of a mortal and a lambana (fairy) whose adventure begins as he starts searching for his lost father. He then encounters extraordinary creatures unique in Philippine folklore. Filipino actor Efren Reyes Sr. was the first to play the role in a film. The second and iconic portrayal of Pedro Penduko was that of Ramon Zamora. The popular version of the character in the 90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
