Celso Ad. Castillo

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Adolfo and the surname or paternal family name is Castillo.
Celso Ad. Castillo
Born
Celso Adolfo Castillo

(1943-09-12)September 12, 1943
Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines
DiedNovember 26, 2012(2012-11-26) (aged 69)
Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materManuel L. Quezon University
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active1965–2011
SpouseOfelia Lopez-Castillo
Children4

Celso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter.[1] 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.[2] Castillo was a prolific director who made 64 films throughout his life,[3] casting actors like Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, and Maria Isabel Lopez.

  1. ^ "Director Celso Ad Castillo dies". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. November 26, 2012.
  2. ^ Diego, Bayani San (26 November 2012). "Director Celso Ad Castillo passes away; 69". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  3. ^ Tariman, Pablo (20 September 2012). "The new bucolic life of Celso Ad. Castillo". Yahoo News. Retrieved 1 August 2024.