Manuel Gozon Martin ( – July 25, 1997), professionally known as José de Villa,
was a Filipino film actor and director.
Career
José De Villa made his first film for
Sampaguita Pictures
Sampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine national flower, sampaguita. Though no longer functioning, the company's Sampaguita Compound remains in Quezon City.
History
Sampaguita Pictures was e ...
in 1947, ''
Maria Kapra'', which starred
Ángel Esmeralda. He was married to Sampaguita's
character actor
A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting character (arts), characters in supporting roles, rather than leading ones.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrie ...
and ''contravida'' (
villain
A villain (also known as a " black hat", "bad guy" or "baddy"; The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) – p.126 "baddy (also baddie) noun (pl. -ies) ''informal'' a villain or criminal in a book, film, etc.". the feminine form is villai ...
) of the 1960s,
Tita de Villa.
De Villa made two films under
LVN Pictures
LVN Pictures, Inc. was a Filipino film studio that was considered one of the biggest in the history of Philippine cinema and its foremost establishment in motion picture post-production until 2005. In its heyday of motion picture production, LV ...
in 1949, a
biopic
A biographical film or biopic () is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or group of people. Such films show the life of a historical person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from docudrama films and histo ...
of
Gregorio del Pilar
Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio (; ; November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899) was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War.
As one of the youngest generals in the Revolutionary Army, he ...
starring
Jose Padilla Jr. and ''
Capas
Capas, officially the Municipality of Capas (;
), is a Philippine municipality, municipality in the Philippine province, province of Tarlac, Philippines, and one of the richest towns in the province. The town also consists of numerous subdivi ...
'', starring
Leopoldo Salcedo
Leopoldo Ganal Salcedo Sr. (March 12, 1912 – June 11, 1998) was a Filipino film actor dubbed as "The Great Profile" who specialized in portraying dramatic heroes.
Early life
Salcedo was born in Cavite. His father was of Spanish descent who ...
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After these two films, he returned to his original studio, Sampaguita Pictures, where he acted, played character roles and directed films.
Personal life and death
José De Villa was married to actress Tita de Villa, with whom he had nine children.
Filmography
As an actor
*1947 ''Maria Kapra''
*1947 ''Back Pay '' with (Rogelio De la Rosa and Corazon Noble)
*1949 ''Capas''
*1949 ''Hen. Gregorio del Pilar''
*1950 ''13 Hakbang''
*1950 ''Kapitan Cristina ng Candaba '' with (Tessie Quintana and Teody Belarmino)
*1951 ''Kasaysayan ni Dr. Ramon Selga''
*1951 ''Anghel ng Pag-ibig''
*1951 ''Batas ng Daigdig''
*1952 ''Barbaro''
*1952 '' Roberta (1951 film), Roberta''
*1952 ''Madam X''
*1952 ''Lihim ng Kumpisalan''
*1952 ''Kerubin''
*1952 ''Get Maddick''
*1952 ''Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion''
*1953 ''Anak ng Espada''
*1953 ''Tulisang Pugot''
*1953 ''Vod-A-Vil''
*1954 ''Tres Muskiteras''
*1954 ''Pilya''
*1954 ''Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot''
*1954 ''Sabungera''
*1954 ''Tres Ojos''
*1954 ''Quadro Dongs''
*1954 ''Bondying''
*1954 ''Dumagit''
*1955 ''Tatay Na si Bondying''
*1955 ''Jack and Jill''
*1955 ''Mariposa''
*1955 ''Rosanna''
*1965 ''Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)
''Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)'' (), also known as ''Man of Destiny'', is a 1965 Philippine biographical historical drama film about then-Senate President Ferdinand Marcos. Directed by Mar S. Torres, Jose de Villa and C ...
''
As director
*1955 ''Iyung-Iyo''
*1956 ''Senyorita de Kampanilya''
*1956 ''Pampanggenya''
*1957 ''Ismol Ba't Teribol''
*1957 ''Sino ang Maysala''
*1957 ''Pretty Boy''
*1957 ''Busabos''
*1958 ''Tatlong Ilaw sa Dambana''
*1958 ''Ulilang Anghel''
*1964 ''Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
''Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis'' is a 1964 Tagalog language black and white action movie made in the Philippines. It was directed by Jose de Villa and distributed by Sampaguita Pictures.
Synopsis
Cast
* Susan Roces
* Vic Vargas
* Lolita Rodri ...
''
*1964 ''Mga kanyon ng Corregidor''
*1965 ''Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)
''Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)'' (), also known as ''Man of Destiny'', is a 1965 Philippine biographical historical drama film about then-Senate President Ferdinand Marcos. Directed by Mar S. Torres, Jose de Villa and C ...
''
*1968 ''Sayonara My Darling''
*1972 ''Winter Holiday''
References
External links
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1920s births
Year of birth uncertain
1997 deaths
Filipino film directors
Filipino male film actors
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