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- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Producer/director Cirio H. Santiago is the son of Dr. Ciriaco Santiago, who founded Premiere Productions in Manila in 1946. He has two siblings. After starting out as a producer he started directing English-language movies in the early 70s. Santiago became one of the pioneers of the "Blaxploitation" genre by being one of the first to cast black actors and especially actresses as strong action heroes. Movies like TNT Jackson (1974) became instant cult classics. In the 80s, Santiago became known for his numerous low-budget Vietnam war movies such as Firehawk (1993) which gave him a reputation as the "master of the Vietnam war genre". A long running partnership with Roger Corman assured proper distribution of his movies in the USA. Many of today's hottest filmmakers such as Jonathan Demme, Joe Dante or Carl Franklin got their first directing jobs with Santiago. In 1995 he was named president of the Philippines Film Development Funds by President Ramos. The organization strives to uplift the quality of Filipino filmmaking to new, higher standards and to encourage production of foreign movies on location in the Philippines. Premiere Productions, headed by Cirio H. Santiago, still remains one of the biggest studios in the Philippines and went public in 1997.- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Dolphy was born on 25 July 1928 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and producer, known for Espadang patpat (1990), John and Marsha (1974) and Omeng Satanasia (1977). He died on 10 July 2012 in Makati City, Philippines.- Actor
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Eddie Garcia was born on 2 May 1929 in Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Atsay (1978), Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig? (1987) and Bwakaw (2012). He died on 20 June 2019 in Makati, Philippines.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Chiquito was born on 12 March 1928 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Servillano Zapata (1970), James Bondat (1970) and Atorni Agaton: Agent Law-ko (1969). He was married to Ely "Vilma" Isidro. He died on 2 July 1997 in Makati, Philippines.- Dick Israel was born on 10 December 1947 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1994), Patrolman (1988) and Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991). He was married to Melinda Michaca. He died on 11 October 2016 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Mila Ocampo was born on 14 March 1942 in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Dugo sa pantalan (1965), Zuma (1985) and Ang Mga lawin (1963). She was married to Von Serna. She died on 6 January 2010 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Joel Alano was born on 11 December 1965. He was an actor, known for Blusang itim (1986), Pati ba pintig ng puso? (1985) and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! (1982). He died on 27 October 1987 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Actor
- Special Effects
Ray Ventura was a resident of Poblacion, Makati City. He was a stage, film and television actor and director who gained recognition from playing various supporting yet memorable roles. Born in Makati on Jan 3, 1944, Raven passed away on October 24, 2001 in his home in Makati City due to complications brought about by liver and bone cancer. He was married to Amelia Leaño, with whom he had three children, and six grandchildren.- Audrey Vizcarra was an actress, known for Hey Babe! (1999) and Tar-San (1999). She died on 11 August 2009 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Before his foray into cinema, Jun Aristorenas used to do sing-and-dance routines onstage. In 1960 he toured the Asia-Pacific and Las Vegas as part of a vaudeville troupe. Aristorenas had a walk-on part in Sampaguita Pictures' Lupang Kayumanggi (1955); after which, he became a bit player in Kulang Sa Pito, Sobra Sa Walo (1956). Having been formally introduced in Kardong Kidlat (1965), he snagged a lead role in Dugong Tigre (1965). He soon founded his own production outfit, Junar Productions: its first venture was Dugong Kayumanggi (1967), its title sort of an homage to his lucky acting debut. Aristorenas also appeared in Simarron Brothers (1968), Magnum Barracuda (1968), Cuadro de Jack (1968), Soliman (1970), Guadalupe (1971), Ang Mababangis (1971), Pulang Lupa (1971), San Cristobal (1971), Kampilan (1972), Apat na Bagwis (1972), Buhay Maynila (1972), Dimas Guerrero (1973), Santa Fe (1973), Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan (1985) and Baril at Balisong (1986). He also joined the Fil-Am cast of the campy prison-movie She Devils in Chains (1976) by Cirio H. Santiago. He recently appeared in Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na (2000), starring Phillip Salvador and Sunshine Cruz. Four years before that he was seen in Cara y Cruz (1996), with Raymart Santiago and Dennis Padilla. Aristorenas was nominated by the Film Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) as best actor for his performance in Elias, Basilio at Sisa (1972). He received the Rajah Soliman award from the 1970 Manila Film Festival as Best Director for Dimasalang (1970).- Elvira Manahan was born in 1927 in Silay City, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Bagong hari (1986), The Beggar (1969) and Burgis (1981). She was married to Constantino Manahan and Armando Enduque. She died on 14 October 1986 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Corazon Aquino was born on 25 January 1933 in Tarlac, Luzon, Philippines. She was married to Benigno Aquino. She died on 1 August 2009 in Makati City, Philippines.
- 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.- Luis Gonzales was born in 1928 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965), Pinagbuklod ng langit (1969) and Talipandas (1958). He was married to Vina Concepcion. He died on 15 March 2012 in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Luigi Santiago was born on 12 September 1977 in Quezon City, Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991), Umaaraw, umuulan (2006) and 3D (2000). He died on 8 June 2005 in Makati, Philippines.- Robert Campos was born on 18 February 1940. He was an actor, known for Kaya kong abutin ang langit (1984), Kilabot maghiganti (1964) and Ang Mga lawin (1963). He was married to Luz Valdez. He died on 8 July 2015 in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Gina Lopez was born on 27 December 1953 in the Philippines. She died on 19 August 2019 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Fidel V. Ramos was born on 18 March 1928 in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was married to Amelita Jara Martinez. He died on 31 July 2022 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Writer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Eddie Ilarde was born on 25 August 1934 in Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines. He was a writer and actor, known for Yagit (2014), Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite (1974) and Yagit (1983). He died on 4 August 2020 in Makati City, Philippines.- Wyngard Tracy was a producer, known for Mother Nanny (2006), Pinoy Idol Extra (2008) and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition (2007). He died on 16 November 2010 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Laura Hermosa was an actress, known for Goodtime Girls (1985), Boss, Basta Ikaw, wa na ko sey (1976) and Broken Marriage (1983). She died on 16 March 2021 in Makati City, Philippines.
- Additional Crew
Benj Gabitan was born on 11 November 1967 in Manila, Philippines. Benj is known for So It's You (2014). Benj died on 2 July 2021 in Makati City, Philippines.- F. Sionil Jose was born on 3 December 1924 in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands. He was a writer, known for Waywaya (1982) and Francisco Sionil Jose - a Filipino Odyssey (1996). He was married to Tessie Jovellanos Jose. He died on 6 January 2022 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.