Filipino actors who deceased in 1962

Here are 1 famous actors from Philippines died in 1962:

Carlos Padilla, Sr.

Carlos Padilla, Sr. (September 6, 1910 Philippines-November 27, 1962) otherwise known as Carlos Padilla, Sr, Carlos Padilla or Carlos was a Filipino film director and actor. He had one child, Carlos Padilla, Jr..

Carlos Padilla, Sr. began his career in the Philippine film industry in the 1930s as an actor. He eventually transitioned to directing in the 1950s and directed films such as "Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko" which was released posthumously in 1963. He was known for his social realism, often portraying the struggles of poor Filipinos in his films. His son, Carlos Padilla, Jr. followed in his footsteps and became a prominent actor in the Philippine film industry as well. Padilla Sr. was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) in 1981.

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