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Emmanuel H. Borlaza(1935-2017)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Actor
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After a typhoon leaves him alone on the chaotic and violent streets of Manila, an eight-year-old Amerasian boy struggles to survive as he searches for a way to reunite with his father in America. His journey is one of hope, perseverance and revelation.
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Tall as Trees (2008)
Emmanuel H. Borlaza was born on 5 November 1935 in the Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990), I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971) and Psycho Maniac (1968). He died on 11 October 2017 in Manila, Philippines.
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedOctober 11, 2017(81)
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedOctober 11, 2017(81)
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Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta in Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
Bakit ikaw pa rin?
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  • Director
  • 1990
I Love Mama, I Love Papa
  • Director
  • 1971
Psycho Maniac
  • Director(as Emmanuel Borlaza)
  • 1968
Paano tatakasan ang bukas?
  • Director
  • 1988

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Director

  • Alma bonita
  • Nini Jacinto, Rodel Velayo, Miya Nolasco, and Sofia Valdez in Mapagbigay (2000)
    Mapagbigay
  • To Saudi with Love
  • Nonong Buencamino, Bella Flores, Joey Gosiengfiao, Jose Javier Reyes, Raymond Keannu, Mike Magat, Glydel Mercado, Robert Vasadre, Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Joanne Pascual, Adonis Laxamana, Jay Linao, Elaine Lozano, Danny Jota, Joseph Pascual, and Nena Tabalon in Nakawin mo ang aking puso (1997)
    Nakawin mo ang aking puso
  • Nida Blanca, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, and Vingo Regino in April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako (1996)
    April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako
  • Dyesebel (1996)
    Dyesebel
  • Isang linggong pag-ibig
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
  • Paniwalaan mo (1993)
    Paniwalaan mo
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
  • Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Mesa, and Gary Valenciano in Kaputol ng isang awit (1991)
    Kaputol ng isang awit
  • Tayo na sa dilim
  • Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta in Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
    Bakit ikaw pa rin?
  • Love at First Sight
  • Bihagin ang dalagang ito
  • Sharon Cuneta and Helen Gamboa in Oras-oras, araw-araw (1989)
    Oras-oras, araw-araw
  • Jessa: Blusang itim 2 (1989)
    Jessa: Blusang itim 2

Writer

  • Ricardo Cepeda, Lemuel Pelayo, and Alexis Navarro in Tinik (2013)
    Tinik
  • Seventeen (1999)
    Seventeen
  • Kristo (1996)
    Kristo
  • Nida Blanca, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, and Vingo Regino in April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako (1996)
    April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Dyesebel (1996)
    Dyesebel
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Robin Padilla and Ana Roces in Oo na sige na (1994)
    Oo na sige na
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Kapantay ay langit
  • Bakit ngayon ka lang? (1994)
    Bakit ngayon ka lang?
  • Gaano kita kamahal
  • Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla in Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?) (1993)
    Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?)
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Mesa, and Gary Valenciano in Kaputol ng isang awit (1991)
    Kaputol ng isang awit
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
  • Maging sino ka man (1991)
    Maging sino ka man
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
  • Bakit kay tagal ng sandali?
  • Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Charo Santos-Concio, Jeffrey Santos, Vilma Santos, and Carmina Villaroel in When Heaven Judges (1990)
    When Heaven Judges

Actor

  • Rodel Velayo, Sofia Valdez, Brigitte De Joya, Paula Gomez, and Jethro Ramirez in Kangkong (2001)
    Kangkong
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Talong (1999)
    Talong
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
  • Kristo (1996)
    Kristo
  • Salamisim
  • Yes, I Do!
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
  • Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)
    Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)

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    • November 5, 1935
    • Philippines
    • October 11, 2017
    • Manila, Philippines(heart attack)

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