Fernando Poe Sr.Allan Fernando Reyes Poe Sr. (né Pou; November 27, 1916 – October 23, 1951) was a Filipino actor and film director during the early era of cinema in the Philippines. Poe was the father of Fernando Poe Jr., who later became a prominent actor and film industry icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, he was known as Fernando Poe; he was later referred to as Fernando Poe Sr. to distinguish him from his son.
Lino BrockaCatalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. Brocka directed over 60 films across two decades that span a variety of genres, with his acclaimed work combining elements of melodrama and social realism. Brocka began his film career in 1970 by directing commercial genre films after a stint in theater and television.
National Artist of the PhilippinesThe Order of National Artists of the Philippines (Tagalog: Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the order are known as National Artists. Originally instituted as an award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003.
Cultural Center of the PhilippinesThe Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP; Filipino: Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30, s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos.
Anak ni PalarisAnak ni Palaris (transl.Child of Palaris) is a 1955 action film directed by Mario Barri and starring Fernando Poe Jr. The film marks Poe's screen debut. It is a sequel to Palaris (1941) and Awit ni Palaris (1946).
Santiago! (film)Santiago! is a 1970 Philippine war drama written and directed by Lino Brocka and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as a guerrilla soldier during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. It is the first film to include Hilda Koronel in a credited role, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 1971 FAMAS Awards at the age of 13. She would go on to act in seventeen of Brocka's films.
Only the Brave Know HellOnly the Brave Know Hell (released in the United States as The Ravagers) is a 1965 Filipino-American wardrama film directed by Eddie Romero and co-written by Romero and Cesar Amigo, starring John Saxon, Fernando Poe Jr. and Vic Diaz. It was produced by Hemisphere Pictures, which consisted of Eddie Romero, Kane W. Lynn and Irwin Pizor.
AsedilloAsedillo is a 1971 Philippine biographicalperiodaction film written and directed by Celso Ad Castillo and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars in the lead role of Teodoro Asedillo, a former schoolteacher-turned-labor leader who later became known as "The Terror of the Sierra Madre".Bato sa BuhanginBato sa Buhangin is a 1976 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Pablo Santiago and written by Fred Navarro from a story by Herminio Bautista. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos in their second on-screen team up following the success of Batya't Palu-palo (1974). The film was released by FPJ Productions on August 13, 1976.Celso Ad. CastilloCelso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter. He was known as the Messiah of Philippine Cinema for directing films that broke new ground in Philippine cinema, including Asedillo, Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara, and Burlesk Queen, among others. Castillo was a prolific director who made 64 films throughout his life, casting actors like Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, and Maria Isabel Lopez.
Eddie RomeroEdgar Sinco Romero, (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013), commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Cultural iconA cultural icon is a person or an artifact that is identified by members of a culture as representative of that culture. The process of identification is subjective, and "icons" are judged by the extent to which they can be seen as an authentic symbol of that culture. When individuals perceive a cultural icon, they relate it to their general perceptions of the cultural identity represented.
Lino BrockaCatalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. Brocka directed over 60 films across two decades that span a variety of genres, with his acclaimed work combining elements of melodrama and social realism. Brocka began his film career in 1970 by directing commercial genre films after a stint in theater and television.National Artist of the PhilippinesThe Order of National Artists of the Philippines (Tagalog: Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the order are known as National Artists. Originally instituted as an award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003.Cultural Center of the PhilippinesThe Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP; Filipino: Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30, s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos.Anak ni PalarisAnak ni Palaris (transl.Child of Palaris) is a 1955 action film directed by Mario Barri and starring Fernando Poe Jr. The film marks Poe's screen debut. It is a sequel to Palaris (1941) and Awit ni Palaris (1946).Santiago! (film)Santiago! is a 1970 Philippine war drama written and directed by Lino Brocka and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as a guerrilla soldier during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. It is the first film to include Hilda Koronel in a credited role, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 1971 FAMAS Awards at the age of 13. She would go on to act in seventeen of Brocka's films.Only the Brave Know HellOnly the Brave Know Hell (released in the United States as The Ravagers) is a 1965 Filipino-American wardrama film directed by Eddie Romero and co-written by Romero and Cesar Amigo, starring John Saxon, Fernando Poe Jr. and Vic Diaz. It was produced by Hemisphere Pictures, which consisted of Eddie Romero, Kane W. Lynn and Irwin Pizor.AsedilloAsedillo is a 1971 Philippine biographicalperiodaction film written and directed by Celso Ad Castillo and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars in the lead role of Teodoro Asedillo, a former schoolteacher-turned-labor leader who later became known as "The Terror of the Sierra Madre".Bato sa BuhanginBato sa Buhangin is a 1976 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Pablo Santiago and written by Fred Navarro from a story by Herminio Bautista. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos in their second on-screen team up following the success of Batya't Palu-palo (1974). The film was released by FPJ Productions on August 13, 1976.Celso Ad. CastilloCelso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter. He was known as the Messiah of Philippine Cinema for directing films that broke new ground in Philippine cinema, including Asedillo, Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara, and Burlesk Queen, among others. Castillo was a prolific director who made 64 films throughout his life, casting actors like Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, and Maria Isabel Lopez.Eddie RomeroEdgar Sinco Romero, (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013), commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.Cultural iconA cultural icon is a person or an artifact that is identified by members of a culture as representative of that culture. The process of identification is subjective, and "icons" are judged by the extent to which they can be seen as an authentic symbol of that culture. When individuals perceive a cultural icon, they relate it to their general perceptions of the cultural identity represented.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.