Roy C. Iglesias is a

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film writer and director. His most notable works include, among others, the 1976 film '' Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?'', which was directed by

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Eddie Romero Edgar Sinco Romero, (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013), commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life Romero was born on July 7, 1924. His father was José E. Romero, the first Philipp ...

, numerous entries in

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's ''Mano Po'' anthology film series and historical dramas '' Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure'', ''

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'' and '' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story''. Scripts penned by Iglesias have seen him nominated to and winning most of the established

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, specifically the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards, the Luna Awards (awarded by the Film Academy of the Philippines and often referred to as the FAP awards), the

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, Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards, Young Critics Circle Award and the

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. He was also nominated twice for the EnPress Golden Screen Award, although neither nomination resulted in a win. Iglesias is a graduate of the

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Film

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Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? ''Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?'' () is a 1976 Philippine period drama film set in the end of Spanish colonization and the start of American colonization in the Philippines. Directed by Eddie Romero and written by Romero and Roy C. Ig ...

'' (1976) *''Biktima'' (1990) *''

Sa Kabila ng Lahat ''Sa Kabila ng Lahat'' ''()'' is a 1991 Philippine political drama film directed by Lino Brocka. It stars Dina Bonnevie and Tonton Gutierrez. This is the last film made by Brocka before he was killed in a car accident. Plot A famous television ...

'' (1991) *''

Eskapo ''Eskapo'' is a 1995 Filipino historical thriller film directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Roy Iglesias and Jose Lacaba. It stars Christopher de Leon and Richard Gomez as Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr. and Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III respective ...

'' (co-writer, 1995) *''Dahas'' (1995) *''

Bakit May Kahapon Pa? ''Bakit may Kahapon Pa?'' (''Why Is There a Yesterday?'') is a 1996 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. It features a rogue New People's Army hitwoman, played by Nora Aunor, who takes revenge on an Army General, played by Eddie Garcia ...

'' (1996) *''Nasaan ang Puso'' (1997) *''Babae sa Bintana'' (1998) *'' Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure'' (2000) *'' Spirit Warriors'' (co-writer, 2000) *''Hubog'' (2001) *''

Mano Po ''Mano Po'' () is a 2002 Filipino drama film produced by Regal Entertainment, and an entry to the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film focuses on the lives of the Chinese Filipino community. ''Mano Po'' stars an all-star cast headed by ...

'' (2002) *'' Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut'' (co-writer, 2002) *''Filipinas'' *'' Mano Po 2: My Home'' (2003) *'' Feng Shui'' (co-writer, 2004) *'' Sigaw'' (writer, 2004) *''

'' (2008) *'' Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love'' (2009) *'' Bulong'' (co-writer, 2011) *'' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (co-writer, 2011) *'' The Healing'' (2012) *'' Feng Shui 2'' (co-writer, 2014) *'' Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion'' (segment: "Unwanted", 2012)

Stage play

*''Rama at Sita''

Television

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Kung Mawawala Ka ''Kung Mawawala Ka'' (International title: ''A World Without You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio and Argel Joseph, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Cogie Domi ...

'' (2002–2003) *'' My Only Love'' (2007–2008) *'' Saan Darating ang Umaga?'' (2008–2009) *'' Obra'' (Episode: "Boksingera", 2008)

Awards

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References

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