Manuel Silos
Directing
Biography
Manuel Silos (1 January 1906 – 31 March 1988) was a Filipino film-maker from the 1920s through the 1950s. He began his career by making silent movies together with his brothers. As a bodabil (vaudeville) actor and comedian, Silos used the stage and screen name Santo Tulia. He appeared in romantic-comedy films such as Victory Joe in 1946, Puppy Love in 1956, and Tuloy and Ligaya (literally "Bliss Continues") in 1958. He became known for his FAMAS-awarded film Biyaya ng Lupa ("Blessings of the Land"). In 1979, Silos received the Natatanging Gawad Urian. In 1985, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP).
Known For
A story about Rosie, believing that her boyfriend has been killed in the war, she falls in love with an American military officer.
Victory Joe
A young man was prohibited by his mother to join a Combo(band) in fear of him being negatively influenced. The mother sends him to the province but as he travels he meets a bald man.
Combo Festival
The story deals with the gaieties and frolics of Gypsies led by Ricardo, shown here dancing with Ramona.
Gitano
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
Blessings of the Land
Is a story about brothers Carlos and Fidel, who are both decorated war heroes. But their closeness will be challenged as they try to win the heart of their common love, Liling. Liling is actually their adopted sister. Now that she is of age, she is free to choose between Carlos and Fidel.
Sa Tokyo Ikinasal
A story about a young man who disguises himself as middle-aged matron in order to woo a young woman under the constant watch of her strict father. The plan suffers a setback when the girl’s father falls in love with Tia Loleng.
Tia Loleng
A father gives his son a task to buy land in the province to build an airport but the land titleholder is hesitant to sell the deeds.
Ibigin Mo Ako ‘Lalaking Matapang’
Two people from two different Polynesian groups fall in love at first sight.
Hawayana
Unraveling the fantastical orgins of lizards, bats, monkeys, and water lilies.
Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig
A story about two sisters who were saved from a carriage mishap by two men during a town festival.
Pista Sa Nayon
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Pusong Wasak
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Puro Labis Puro Kulang
A mythological story about the gods of Mt. Olympus.
Venus
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1-2-3
Shh.h.h.h.h. You shouldn't tell Nenita's got a CRUSH on Manding.
Puppy Love
The most impossible dreams of a great musical come true with the nation's to radio stars, stage and television names.
Tuloy ang Ligaya
A film that satirizes politics and portrays family relations and romance, played by child actors.
Kuwentong Bahay-Bahayan
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Ikaw Ay Akin
Mary Walter’s first sound film.
Hinagpis ng Magulang
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