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- AJ Perez was born on 17 February 1993 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Cinco (2010), Boystown (2009) and She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel (2008). He died on 17 April 2011 in San Julian, Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines.
- Aaron Ching was born in 1991 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011), Instant Mommy (2013) and Purok 7 (2013). He died on 30 June 2014 in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Abbo Dela Cruz was born in 1963 in the Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Misteryo sa tuwa (1984), Mario Sandoval (1993) and Kagat (1996). He died on 22 July 2008 in Pavino, Lucban, Quezon, Luzon, Philippines.- Ace Vergel was born on 22 January 1952 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Pieta (1983), Anak ng cabron (1988) and Basag ang pula (1984). He was married to Maya de la Cuesta. He died on 15 December 2007 in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines.
- Ado Escudero was born on 13 July 1933 in Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines. Ado died on 21 November 2020 in Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines.
- Alberto Alonzo was an actor, known for The Experts (1967), Dolls for Hire (1967) and Agent 69 (1964). He died on 6 October 1967 in Baclaran, Parañaque, Rizal, Luzon, Philippines.
- Aldrich Suico was born on 8 May 1989 in the Philippines. He died on 21 March 2020 in the Philippines.
- Alex Datu was born on 20 August 1950 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Sa paraiso ni Efren (1999). He died on 21 April 2020 in the Philippines.
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Sound Department
Alexis Tioseco was an actor, known for Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), Independencia (2009) and Ang dagat na nalulunod (2009). He died on 1 September 2009 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Writer
Alfie Lorenzo was born on 26 January 1939 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Super Mouse and the Roborats (1989), Adan Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite... laking Tondo (1993) and Alyas Batman en Robin (1991). He died on 1 August 2017 in Pasay City, Philippines.- Alfredo Lim was born on 21 December 1929 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. He died on 8 August 2020 in Manila, Philippines.
- Alicia Vergel was born on 7 June 1927 in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Basahang ginto (1952), Mapuputing kamay (1950) and Anak ng lasengga (1958). She was married to Cesar Ramirez. She died in 1993 in Manila, Philippines.
- Actor
- Music Department
Allyson VII was born on 12 September 1976 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Sa paraiso ni Efren (1999), Masakit... Huwag mong ipilit! (2001) and Computer Kombat (1997). He died on 8 May 2021 in the Philippines.- Ama Quiambao was born on 19 January 1947 in Bacacay, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Diablo (2012), Miracle (1982) and Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996). She died on 5 July 2013 in Quezon City, Philippines.
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Amalia Fuentes was born Amalia Muhlach in Bicol and is said to have German lineage. She was educated in Catholic school. She was dubbed as the "Elizabeth Taylor of the Philippines" by the movie industry during the late 1950s.
Her father died during the war, and as the eldest she became the family breadwinner. Her two younger brothers, Alex and Alvaro, are also actors. Amalia married fellow actor Romeo Vasquez in 1965 in Hong Kong, but they separated in 1969. They have a daughter, Liezl Sumilang (wife of actor Albert Martinez). After her divorce from Vasquez, Amalia married Joey Stevens, an American businessman with whom she has an adopted son, Geric Stevens. She divorced Stevens after 28 years of marriage, citing infidelity. Stevens died in 2012.
.- Amelyn Veloso was born on 25 April 1974 in Cebu City, Philippines. She died on 24 August 2017 in Manila, Philippines.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Andy Poe was an actor, known for Ang Haragan (1966), Pedrito Masangkay: Walang bakas na iniwan (1994) and Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog (1995). He died in 1995 in the Philippines.- Angela Perez was born on 18 June 1967 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Huwag kang papatay! (1984), Akyat bahay gang (1988) and Basag ang pula (1984). She died on 29 March 2023 in the Philippines.
- Angelo Castro Jr. was an actor, known for Kumander Alibasbas (1981), Bakya mo Neneng (1977) and Sweet Revenge (1987). He was married to June Keithley. He died on 5 April 2012 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Actress
- Casting Director
- Additional Crew
Angie Ferro was born on 4 August 1937 in Baleno, Masbate, Philippines. She was an actress and casting director, known for Lola Igna (2019), Pagputi ng uwak... Pag-itim ng tagak (1978) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004). She died on 17 August 2023 in Manila, Philippines.- Actress
Anita Linda was born Alice Buenaflor Lake in Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. Her parents were James Lake, an American mining engineer, and Gorgonia Buenaflor of Iloilo. She attended Polo Elementary School and graduated from Good Shepherd Convent High School. She married actor Fred Cortes, with whom she had a son, actor Fred Cortes Jr..
Before WWII, a teenaged Alice, while watching a stage show at the Avenue Theater starring Leopoldo Salcedo and Lopito, was called backstage by director Lamberto V. Avellana and asked if she wanted to become an actress. There must have been something in her that the renowned director saw as she sat watching the show. She demurred that, being Visayan, she couldn't speak Tagalog. The director, nevertheless, told her to report for rehearsals for the next show. When she failed to appear he had her fetched. This is how she became an actress.- Anjo Padilla was born on 11 July 1967 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Ang huling yugto ni Juan (2017) and Sinandomeng (2017). He died on 17 May 2019 in the Philippines.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Born to Alfredo Hernandez and Lourdes Viana, Antonio V. Hernandez received his elementary and secondary education at the Marulas Elementary School and Espiritu Santo High School, respectively. He took up Commerce at the Mapua Institute of Technology. Under the screen name "Anthony Alonzo," he forayed into movies. Most of the films he appeared in were action movies, like Muntinlupa 1950 (1958), Target: Batang Sindikato (1983) The Fighting Mayor (1983), Intrusion: Cambodia (1983), Warren Balane (1983) and Manila Gangwar (1984). Alonzo won as Best Actor in the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) for Bambang (1982), and at the Metro Manila Film Festival for Bago Kumalat Ang Kamandag (1983), Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985) and Anak Badjao (1987). He died in the 1990s.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Anthony Taylor was born on 4 November 1941 in the Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Maiinit na labi, nag-aapoy na dibdib (1978), Ding Galing (1980) and Mag-ingat kayo ... Playboy Ako! (1976). He died on 4 July 2012 in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Anthony Villanueva was born on 18 March 1945. He was an actor, known for Pamatay: Kaliwa at kanan...! (1964) and Salonga Brothers (1965). He was married to Liezel Deldia. He died on 13 May 2014 in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
Antonio Lagdameo was born on 6 August 1927 in Manila, Philippines. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for Diwang kayumanggi: Prinsesang mandirigma (1975), Dugo at pag-ibig sa kapirasong lupa (1975) and Haw haw de karabaw (1988). He was married to Violeta Navia. He died on 27 July 2011 in Cavite, Philippines.- Actor
- Soundtrack
April Boy Regino was born on 9 April 1961 in Marikina, Rizal [now Marikina City], Philippines. He was an actor, known for Sanggano (1997), Isusumbong kita sa tatay ko (1999) and Enteng ng Ina mo (2011). He was married to Mabel Regino. He died on 29 November 2020 in Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines.- Aquilino Pimentel was born on 11 December 1933 in Claveria, Mindanao, Philippines. He was married to Lourdes dela Llana. He died on 20 October 2019 in Manila, Philippines.
- Ardi Aquino was born on 14 May 1978 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999), Ang lahat ng ito'y para sa'yo (1998) and Kiss mo 'ko (1999). He died on 6 October 2020 in the Philippines.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Arlyn Dela Cruz was born on 4 January 1970 in the Philippines. She was a director and writer, known for Maratabat (2014), Tibak (2016) and Immaculada, A Mother's Love (2019). She died on 20 December 2021 in Manila, Philippines.- Armando Goyena was born Jose Goyena Revilla, Jr., in Manila. His parents, Jose Revilla, Sr. and Florentina Goyena, were from high society. Goyena married model and socialite Paquita Roces in 1951, and they sired 8 children, three of whom entered show business after their father (Maritess Revilla, Tina Revilla, and Johnny Revilla). The eight children have married into illustrious names, including Palanca, Araneta, Yabut and Araneta. A graduate of De La Salle College where he took up commerce, Goyena proceeded to manage a soda fountain in Manila, where one day playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero walked in to have coffee. Guerrero then invited Goyena to join a production of Filipino Players. He found himself performing before army veterans in an open-air benefit performance of 'Wanted: A Chaperone' (1946). Guerrero cast him in other productions, such as 'Condemned' (1946), and 'Wow! These Americans' (1947), and even created a one-actor play for him entitled 'What a Guy!' (1948). He also acted for Lamberto V. Avellana and his Barangay Theater Guild, appearing in 'Joan of Lorraine' as Dunois, in 'Summer and Smoke' as John, and in 'A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino' as Tony Javier. Goyena approached Doña Sisang (Narcisa de Leon), LVN producer who was his mother's friend, so he could enter the movies. After a long wait, he was finally given the role of an army lieutenant, a second lead to Leopoldo Salcedo in 'Puting Bantayog' (1948). After several more second-lead roles, he was given his first starring role in Maria Beles (1949). After his next movie, 'Prinsesang Basahan' (1949), LVN firmed up his loveteam with Tessie Quintana. Together they made 15 films in all and the movies were all hits: Sa Tokyo ikinasal (1948); Ibigin mo ako, lalaking matapang (1949); Virginia (1949); Tenyente Carlos Blanco (1952); Tiya Loleng (1952)_; Amor mio (1951); and Damong ligaw (1954). Goyena was the first Filipino counterpart to Captain Marvel, in the original 'Kapitan Kidlat' (1953), with Evelyn Villar; this was followed by a sequel the following year, Kidlat... ngayon! (1953). Goyena had made a total of 44 movies before he decided to quit in 1958. His last film was Casa grande (1958), alongside a powerhouse cast like Nida Blanca, Nestor De Villa, Manuel Conde, Perla Bautista and Vic Diaz. After a 30-year hiatus, Goyena agreed to appear in the film Mahal kita, walang iba (1992) starring Kris Aquino and Christopher De Leon. He also agreed to appear in 'Pagdating ng panahon (1998)_, directed by Eric Quizon and starring Quizon and Aiko Melendez. Goyena played a crucial role in the film Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001), and Indiana Jones-type adventure with Albert Martinez and Bb Gandanghari. After a storied career with masterful performances, he finally got nominated and won the FAMAS award for Best Actor, a fitting tribute to a leading man everyone called "Golden Boy of Philippine Movies." Goyena's last film appearance was in the semi-musical Annie B. (2004), a remake that lacked the box-office success of its original Nora Aunor starrer. Goyena died in March 10, 2011, reported cause of death Pulmonary Embolism. He left behind a family of eight illustrious children and 29 grandchildren.
- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Armida Ponce-Enrile Siguion-Reyna was born on November 4, 1930, the singer actress, producer and former MTRCB chairperson studied at the PWU. She has sang lead roles in the operas, "Lucia de Lammermoor," "Rigoletto," "La Traviata," "I Pagliacci," and "The Merry Widow" and in the zarzuela entitled "Ang Mestiza."
In the latter part of her colorful career, she hosted a celebrity TV show called "Cooking Atbp," and recorded the following albums: "Aawitan Kita" Vols 1 and 2 for Villar Records, "Armida" for Dyna Records and "Sa Lungkot at Saya...Aawitan Kita" for Viva records.
She is well-known for her musical TV show "Aawitan Kita" which won many awards. Her performance in the first film "Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit" merited a Best supporting actress award in the 1975 Bacolod Film Festival.
Armida produced and starred in the 16mm musicals "Dung-aw," "Lakambini," "Supremo," "Pagpatak ng Ulan," and "Sisa."
Her first film outfit, Pera Films, produced two movies: "Laruang Apoy" and "Bilanggong Birhen." Her current film outfit is Reyna Films and has produced a couple of awards with his son Carlitos Siguion-Reyna at the helm.- Arsenia Francisco was born on 29 November 1923 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960), Dakilang hudas (1955) and Labis na pagtitipid (1951). She died on 26 December 1971 in Manila, Philippines.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Arsenio Bautista was a director and writer, known for Hukom bitay (1971), Sa harap ng bibitayan (1982) and Public Enemy No.1 and the Innocents (1983). He died on 13 February 2017 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Arturo San Agustin was born on 11 July 1947 in the Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Sunugin si Antero Castro (1988), Kabisera (2016) and Gising na... ang higanteng natutulog (1995). He died on 21 June 2018 in the Philippines.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Atang Dela Rama was born on 11 January 1905 in Manila, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Dalagang bukid (1919), Mahiwagang binibini: Ang kiri (1939) and Oriental Blood (1930). She died on 11 July 1991 in the Philippines.- Audrey Vizcarra was an actress, known for Hey Babe! (1999) and Tar-San (1999). She died on 11 August 2009 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Editor
- Director
- Editorial Department
Augusto Salvador was born in 1941. He was an editor and director, known for Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989), Eseng ng Tondo (1997) and Masahol pa sa hayop (1993). He died on 7 June 2021 in Manila, Philippines.- Augusto Victa was an actor, known for Missing in Action (1984), Eskapo (1995) and Heatseeker (1995). He was married to Elisa. He died on 18 March 2019 in Manila, Philippines.
- Writer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Aurora A. Quezon was born on 19 February 1888 in Baler, Tayabas, Philippines. She was a writer, known for Sawing gantingpala (1940) and Principeng hindi tumatawa (1946). She was married to Manuel Quezon. She died on 28 April 1949 in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Azucena Vera-Perez was a production manager, known for Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King (1978), Dyesebel (1978) and Goriong butete (1980). Azucena was married to Jose R. Perez. Azucena died on 14 May 2014 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Babaji Cornejo was born on 20 December 1984 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Ang huling henya (2013), Reyna: Ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng ma achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes... (2006) and Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (2012). He died on 4 May 2020 in Manila, Philippines.
- Babalu was born on 29 June 1942. He was an actor, known for Oki Doki Doc (1993), Di bale na lang (1987) and Wanted: Perfect Father (1994). He died on 28 August 1998 in Antipolo City, Philippines.
- Stunts
- Actor
- Director
Baldo Marro was an actor and director, known for Akin ang labang ito (2000), Ibigay mo ng todong-todo (1995) and Parola - Bilangguang walang rehas (2002). He died on 22 October 2017 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.- Additional Crew
Bayani San Diego Jr. was born on 19 November 1969 in the Philippines. Bayani is known for Sakaling hindi makarating (2016), A Lotto Like Love (2016) and Buhay habangbuhay (2016). Bayani died on 24 October 2018 in Las Piñas City, Philippines.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Behn Cervantes was born on 26 August 1938 in the Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Sakada (1976), Masikip, masakit, mahapdi (1998) and Bawal na pag-ibig (1977). He died on 15 August 2013 in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines.- Bella Flores was born Remedios Papa Dancel in Sta Cruz, Manila. Her parents are Emilia Papa and Matias Dancel. She married Nestor Reyes, a detective police officer, with whom she has one child, Ruby Rose Arcilla, who lives presently in Las Vegas, U.S.A. Bella studied at the Cecilio Apostol Elementary School and Arellano High School, finishing her secondary education at Roosevelt College. She was a college sophomore at Far Eastern University when she decided on a movie career. Flores was only 14 years old when she made her first movie, Balaraw (1950), with Premiere Productions. She took a screen test at Sampaguita Pictures and was placed under a four-year contract. Her first big role was in Roberta (1951), as the cruel stepmother of child actors Tessie Agana and Boy Alano. This movie saved the studio from bankruptcy after it was razed by a fire early that year. Among her other films with Sampaguita are Bernardo Carpio (1951) with Cesar Ramirez, Batas ng daigdig (1951) with Fred Montilla and the mother-daughter team of Linda Estrella and Tessie Agana, _Rebecca (1952) with Van De Leon, Chichay and Gloria Romero, Kerubin (1952) again with Agana, Estrella, De Leon and Chichay, and 'Ang Asawa Kong Amerikana' (1953), the first Filipino movie to win a major award at the Asian Film Festival. When her contract with Sampaguita Pictures expired, she continued to play the role of villainess in the productions of other film companies. Later, she brought her own brand of movie villainy to the stage, as when she appeared in Bulwagang Gantimpala's 'Sipgnet' and 'Amag sa Tampipi' with Lou Veloso. On television, she has been a mainstay of such popular shows as 'Pa Easy-Easy' (1988), 'Victoria Hills' (1983), 'Yagit' (1982) and 'Dahong Lagas' (1973). Flores won the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS)best supporting actress award for _Kaibigan ko'ng Sto. Niño (1967)_. She was also nominated by FAMAS for Kilabot sa Makiling (1959), and Mga batang yagit (1984). She received the best supporting actress award from the Olongapo Film Festival for her performance in 'Dugo ng Bayan' (1973). In 1989 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Academy of the Philippines. She has recently been visible again, mostly in indie films like Illusion (2005), Imahe nasyon (2006), The Fortune Teller (2008) and as well as in the recent mainstream blockbuster/Vic Sotto starrer Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011). Her life story was made into a features episode in the weekly television docu-drama UNTOLD STORIES Mula sa Face to Face, aired on TV5.
- Costume Designer
Ben Farrales was born on 1 July 1932 in Cotabato, Cotabato, Philippine Commonwealth. He was a costume designer, known for El pinoy matador (1970) and Night of the Cobra Woman (1972). He died on 6 March 2021 in the Philippines.- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Ben Feleo was born on 24 January 1926 in Quezon City, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Hanggang sa kurtinang bakal (1966), Tusong Twosome (2001) and Adiong Untouchable (1964). He was married to Victorina Marasigan and Zeny Zabala. He died on 21 September 2011 in Marikina City, Philippines.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Ben Rubio was born on 27 February 1917 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Prinsipe Amante (1950), Madugong daigdig ni Aurora (1963) and Giliw ko (1939). He died on 4 November 1980 in Manila, Philippines.