Filipino actors who deceased in 1985
Here are 1 famous actors from Philippines died in 1985:
Manuel Conde
Manuel Conde (October 15, 1915 Daet, Camarines Norte-August 11, 1985 Philippines) also known as Manuel Urbano or Juan Urbano was a Filipino film director, actor, screenwriter and film producer. He had one child, Jun Urbano.
Conde began his career in the film industry in 1934 as an actor in the film "Ang Aswang" and went on to star in several more films including "Siete Infantes de Lara" and "Hindi ako Anak ng Pasig." In 1940, he directed his first film, "Genghis Khan," which was a huge success and established him as a prominent filmmaker in the Philippines.
Throughout his career, Conde directed a number of critically acclaimed films, including "Juan Tamad Goes to Congress" and "Ibong Adarna." His films often explored social issues and political themes, and he was known for his attention to detail and use of traditional Filipino folk tales and mythologies in his storytelling.
Conde also played an important role in the preservation of Filipino cinema. He founded the Movie Workers Welfare Fund in 1952 and served as the president of the Philippine Motion Picture Producers Association from 1965 to 1970. Additionally, he was one of the founders of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, which established the FAMAS Awards in 1952 to recognize excellence in Philippine cinema.
Despite his many accomplishments, Conde's contributions to Filipino cinema were not fully appreciated until years after his death. Today, he is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Philippine cinema, and his films continue to be studied and admired by filmmakers and critics around the world.
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