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Celso Ad. Castillo

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1943-09-12

Deathday: 2012-11-26 (69 years old)

Biography

Celso 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.

Filmography

all 61

Movies 58

Director 39

Writer 3

TV Shows 3

Creator 3

self 1

Producer 1

Actor

Celso Ad. Castillo

Biography

Filmography

all 61

Movies 58

Director 39

Writer 3

TV Shows 3

Creator 3

self 1

Producer 1

Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula (2024)

Barbara Reimagined (2019)

Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? (2015)

The Search for Weng Weng (2013)

Bahay ng Lagim (2013)

666 (2010)

Clash (2009)

Sineserye Presents: Maligno (2008)

Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara (2008)

Rotonda (2006)

Sanib (2003)

Nympha (2003)

Itlog (2002)

Virgin People 3 (2002)

Dos Ekis (2001)

Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (2000)

Aswang ng Santa Barbara (1999)

Mananayaw (1997)

Secrets of Madonna (1997)

Isla: The Young Version (1996)

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1996)

Virgin People 2 (1996)

Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (1995)

Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (1995)

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (1994)

Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso (1993)

Tag-araw, Tag-ulan (1992)

Mga Lihim ng Kalapati (1987)

Payaso (1986)

Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha (1986)

Kailan Tama Ang Mali? (1986)

The New King (1986)

Paradise Inn (1985)

Perfumed Garden (1985)

Blasting Bullets (1985)

Isla (1985)

Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)

Virgin People (1984)

Snake Sisters (1984)

Pedro Tunasan (1983)

Brown Emmanuelle (1982)

Totoy Boogie (1980)

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan (1979)

Aliw-iw (1979)

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? (1979)

When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black (1978)

Burlesk Queen (1977)

Maligno (1977)

Ihalik Mo Ako sa Diyos! (1976)

Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw (1975)

The Most Beautiful Animal in the World (1974)

Kill Barbara with Panic (1974)

Return of the Dragon (1974)

Why Blood is the Color of the Night (1974)

Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (1973)

Ang Alamat (1972)

Santo Domingo (1972)

Ang Gangster At Ang Birhen (1972)

Asedillo (1971)

Nympha (1971)

Dr. Yes (1965)

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Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Birthday1943-09-12

Deathday2012-11-26 (69 years old)

Birth PlaceSiniloan, Philippines

ReligionCatholic Church

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1943-09-12

Deathday
2012-11-26 (69 years old)

Birth Place
Siniloan, Philippines

Religion
Catholic Church

Citizenships
Philippines