Filipino actors who deceased in 1991
Here are 3 famous actors from Philippines died in 1991:
Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka (April 3, 1939 Pilar, Sorsogon-May 21, 1991 Quezon City) a.k.a. Lino Brocka Ortiz, Catalino Ortiz Brocka or Lino O. Brocka was a Filipino film director, screenwriter and actor.
Considered as one of the greatest directors in the history of Philippine cinema, Lino Brocka directed over 60 films throughout his career, including some notable works such as "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (You Were Weighed But Found Wanting), "Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag" (Manila in the Claws of Light), and "Insiang". He was also a vocal social activist and a critic of Ferdinand Marcos' government, which led him to be arrested and detained during the martial law era in the Philippines. In 1983, he was the first Southeast Asian filmmaker to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival, where his film "Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim" (My Country: Hanging by a Thread) was screened. Brocka died in a car accident in 1991 at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence Philippine cinema today.
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Ramon A. Estella
Ramon A. Estella (November 27, 2014-November 27, 1991) also known as Ramon Estella, Ramon A. Estela or R.A. Estella was a Filipino film director, screenwriter and actor.
He was born in Manila, Philippines and started his career in the film industry in the 1940s. Estella is known for his contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly in the Golden Age of Philippine cinema. He has directed and written scripts for numerous films such as "Gilda", "Anak Dalita", and "Sa Paanan ng Bundok". He has also acted in several films such as "Ibong Adarna", "Walang Sugat", and "El Indio". His works have earned him recognition and awards both locally and internationally. In 1983, he was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Film Academy of the Philippines. Despite his success, Estella remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his passing in 1991.
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Orlando Nadres
Orlando Nadres (November 1, 1938 Tayabas-July 14, 1991) a.k.a. Orlando R. Nadres or Orlando Reobaldo Nadres was a Filipino screenwriter, actor, film director and television director.
He was best known for his works in the Philippine film industry during the 1980s, and was awarded Best Screenplay at the 1982 Manila Film Festival for the film "Junior" starring William Martinez. Nadres also directed films such as "Dugong Buhay" and "Ipaglalaban Ko," and worked as a television director for popular shows like "Flordeluna" and "Annaliza." His career spanned several decades and he contributed greatly to the growth and development of the Philippine entertainment industry. Nadres passed away at the age of 52 due to heart failure.
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