Manuel Silos
DirectingBorn Jan 1, 1906Died Mar 31, 1988
Manila, Philippines
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
Filmography
1962Puro Labis Puro Kulangmovie1960Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdigas Directormovie1959Blessings of the Landas Directormovie1958Combo Festivalas Directormovie1958Tuloy ang Ligayaas Directormovie1956Puppy Loveas Directormovie19551-2-3as Directormovie1954Dalagindingas Directormovie1953Hawayanaas Directormovie1953Kuwentong Bahay-Bahayanas Directormovie1952Tia Lolengas Directormovie1951Venusas Directormovie1949Gitanoas Writermovie1949Ibigin Mo Ako ‘Lalaking Matapang’as Directormovie1949Ang Sipag ay Yamanas Directormovie1948Sa Tokyo Ikinasalas Directormovie1948Pista Sa Nayonas Directormovie1948Manugang at Biyenanas Directormovie1947Ikaw Ay Akinas Directormovie1946Victory Joeas Directormovie1939Ay! Monangas Directormovie1938Pusong Wasakas Directormovie1936Lagablab Ng Kabataanas Directormovie1934Hinagpis ng Magulangas Directormovie1930Mystery of the Conventas Directormovie1930Infierno sa Mundoas Directormovie