1974Winner
Best Director
South Seas
Pablo Santiago
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Philippines
January 1, 1931
Biography
Pablo Santiago was a renowned Filipino film director and producer, celebrated for his significant contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly in the action genre. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s, making his directorial debut with Lo Waist Gang in 1958, a film that played a pivotal role in establishing Fernando Poe Jr. as a leading action star. Over his extensive career, Santiago directed numerous acclaimed films, including Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961), Nueva Vizcaya (1973), and Bontoc (1977).
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1986Winner
Best Director
Batang Quiapo
1982Nominee
Best Director
Pepeng Kaliwete
Career Highlights
2014Highlight
Best Performance
Ready 2 Die
1987Highlight
Best Director
Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier
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Ready 2 Die