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Celso Ad. Castillo

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Celso Ad. Castillo

Birthplace
Filippine
Credits
59 titles

Biography

Celso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter renowned for his provocative storytelling and bold cinematic style. Often hailed as the "Messiah of Philippine Cinema". Castillo's work traversed genres, from action epics to psychological horror, leaving an indelible mark on the Filipino film industry.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 13

YearTitleRole
2024 Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula Film
2009 Clash Film Mayor Danilo Suarez
2006 Rotonda Film Chito's Father
2002 Itlog Film
2002 Virgin People 3 Film Eliseo
2001 Dos Ekis Film Dodi Zarcon
1992 Borrowed Face Film Recruiter
1986 The New King Film Mayor Aguila
1984 Sampung Ahas ni Eva Film
1980 Totoy Boogie Film
1979 The Legend of Julian Makabayan Film Julian Makabayan
1979 Aliw-iw Film
1977 Burlesque Queen Film Attorney Adolfo

Crew credits 52

YearTitleJob
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? TV Creator
2013 Bahay ng Lagim Film Director
2010 666 Film Director
2008 Sineserye Presents: Maligno TV Creator
2008 Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara TV Creator
2003 Sanib Film Director, Screenplay
2003 Nympha Film Screenplay, Director, Writer
2002 Virgin People 3 Film Director
1999 Aswang ng Santa Barbara Film Director
1997 Mananayaw Film Director
1997 Madonna's Secret Film Story, Director
1996 Isla: The Young Version Film Director
1996 Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa Film Director, Writer
1996 Virgin People 2 Film Director
1995 Kill Barbara With Panic Film Story
1994 Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice Film Director
1993 Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso Film Director
1992 Tag-araw, Tag-ulan Film Director
1987 Mga Lihim ng Kalapati Film Director
1986 Clown Film Writer, Director
1986 Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha Film Director
1986 When Is Right Wrong? Film Director
1985 Paradise Inn Film Screenstory, Director
1985 Perfumed Garden Film Director
1985 Blasting Bullets Film Producer
1985 Isla Film Story, Director
1984 Sampung Ahas ni Eva Film Director
1984 Virgin People Film Director, Screenplay
1984 Snake Sisters Film Writer, Producer, Director
1983 Pedro Tunasan Film Story, Screenplay, Director
1982 Brown Emmanuelle Film Director
1981 Uhaw na Dagat Film Director
1980 Totoy Boogie Film Director, Writer
1979 The Legend of Julian Makabayan Film Director
1979 Aliw-iw Film Director
1979 Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? Film Screenstory, Director
1978 When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black Film Director, Screenplay, Story
1977 Burlesque Queen Film Director, Screenplay, Story
1977 Satan's Seed Film Screenplay, Director
1976 Ihalik Mo Ako sa Diyos! Film Director
1975 Summer Rains Film Director, Writer
1974 The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth Film Story, Director
1974 Kill Barbara With Panic Film Story, Director
1974 Return of the Dragon Film Director
1974 Why Blood is the Color of the Night Film Director, Screenplay
1973 Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko Film Director, Screenplay
1972 Ang Alamat Film Director
1972 Santo Domingo Film Director
1972 Ang Gangster At Ang Birhen Film Screenplay, Director
1971 Asedillo Film Screenplay, Director
1971 Nympha Film Director
1965 Dr. Yes Film Story, Screenplay
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