Ishmael Bernal

In this Philippine name for natural children, there is no middle name nor paternal family name, but the surname or maternal family name is Bernal.

Ishmael Eugine Bernal
Ishmael Bernal from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Born
Ishmael Bernal

(1938-09-30)September 30, 1938
Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedJune 2, 1996(1996-06-02) (aged 57)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLibingan ng mga Bayani
OccupationFilm director
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines

Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) was a Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas, particularly with feminist and moral issues, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Nunal sa Tubig (1976), City After Dark (1980), Relasyon (1982), Himala (1982), and Hinugot sa Langit (1985). He was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.