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Celso Ad. Castillo

Directing
Filippine

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.

Personal Details

Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Filippine
Known For
Directing

Movies (47)

Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula
1.0

Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula

2024

Bahay ng Lagim
10.0

Bahay ng Lagim

Director (Directing)

2013

666
6.0

666

Director (Directing)

2010

Engkwentro
5.5

Engkwentro

as Mayor Danilo Suarez

2009

Rotonda
10.0

Rotonda

2006

Sanib
4.0

Sanib

Director (Directing)

2003

Nympha
2.0

Nympha

Screenplay (Writing)

2003

Itlog
4.0

Itlog

2002

Virgin People 3
6.7

Virgin People 3

as Eliseo

2002

Aswang ng Santa Barbara

Aswang ng Santa Barbara

Director (Directing)

1999

Mananayaw
1.0

Mananayaw

Director (Directing)

1997

Madonna's Secret
3.1

Madonna's Secret

Story (Writing)

1997

Isla: The Young Version
3.5

Isla: The Young Version

Director (Directing)

1996

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
2.0

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa

Director (Directing)

1996

Virgin People 2

Virgin People 2

Director (Directing)

1996

Kill Barbara With Panic
7.6

Kill Barbara With Panic

Story (Writing)

1995

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
1.0

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice

Director (Directing)

1994

Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso

Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso

Director (Directing)

1993

Tag-araw, Tag-ulan
4.0

Tag-araw, Tag-ulan

Director (Directing)

1992

Borrowed Face
8.0

Borrowed Face

as Recruiter

1992

Mga Lihim ng Kalapati

Mga Lihim ng Kalapati

Director (Directing)

1987

Clown
8.0

Clown

Writer (Writing)

1986

Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha

Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha

Director (Directing)

1986

When Is Right Wrong?
6.0

When Is Right Wrong?

Director (Directing)

1986

Paradise Inn
2.8

Paradise Inn

Screenstory (Writing)

1985

Perfumed Garden
6.0

Perfumed Garden

Director (Directing)

1985

Blasting Bullets

Blasting Bullets

Producer (Production)

1985

Isla
2.7

Isla

Story (Writing)

1985

Sampung Ahas ni Eva
2.0

Sampung Ahas ni Eva

1984

Virgin People
5.1

Virgin People

Director (Directing)

1984

Snake Sisters
7.0

Snake Sisters

Writer (Writing)

1984

Pedro Tunasan

Pedro Tunasan

Story (Writing)

1983

Brown Emmanuelle

Brown Emmanuelle

Director (Directing)

1982

Uhaw na Dagat

Uhaw na Dagat

Director (Directing)

1981

Totoy Boogie

Totoy Boogie

1980

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan

Director (Directing)

1979

Aliw-iw

Aliw-iw

1979

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?
10.0

Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

Screenstory (Writing)

1979

When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
6.0

When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black

Director (Directing)

1978

Burlesk Queen
6.1

Burlesk Queen

as Attorney Adolfo

1977

Evil Spirit
6.0

Evil Spirit

Screenplay (Writing)

1977

Ihalik Mo Ako sa Diyos!

Ihalik Mo Ako sa Diyos!

Director (Directing)

1976

Summer Rains
6.5

Summer Rains

Director (Directing)

1975

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa

Story (Writing)

1974

Kill Barbara With Panic
7.2

Kill Barbara With Panic

Story (Writing)

1974

Return of the Dragon
5.0

Return of the Dragon

Director (Directing)

1974

Why Blood is the Color of the Night

Why Blood is the Color of the Night

Director (Directing)

1974

TV Shows (3)