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THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE

PHILIPPINES FOR FILM


On January 1, 1897, the Philippines experienced its first
movies with these four films: Unhomme au
chapeaun( Man with a Hat), Une scene de danse
Japonaise ( Scene from a Japanese Dance), Les Boxers
( The Boxers).
The first movies shot in the country happened in
1898 by Antonio Ramos using a Lumiere
Cinematograph imported from Paris. Ramos shot
the following films: Panorama De Manila (Manila
Landscape), Fiesta De Quiapo ( Quiapo Fiesta,),
Puente De Espana (Bridge of Spain), and Escenas
Callejeras ( Street Scenes).
1.Lino Brocka
1939-1991
Year of Confernment :1997

The contribution of Lino Brocka to Philippine cinema is


unparalleled ,with 66 films that “breathed life and hope for the
marginalized sectors of society,” according to NCCA.
Awardedthe National Artist for Cinema in 1997.
In 1975, he directed the movie Maynila sa mga Kuko ng
Liwanag. The said film is considered as one of the classics of
Filipino cinema.
His other films include: Wanted:Perfect Mother (1970),
Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang, (1974), Insiang (1976), Jaguar
( 1979), Bona (1980), Macho Dancer (1988), Ora Pro Nobis
( Fight for us), and Gumapang Ka SA Lusok (1990).
2. Ishmael Bernal
1938-1996
Year of Confernment: 2001
He awarded as National Artist for film in 2001, Ishmael
Bernal is considered to be one of the Pillars of the
Philippine Cinema., in 1982.
He directed the critically acclaimed “Himala” staring Nora
Aunor, the country’s most popular celebrity at that time.
Many critics consider Himala as one of the greatest
Filipino Films of all times because of its provocative and
courageous depictions that has served “ as social
commentaries and bold reflections on the existing
realities of the struggle of the Filipino. Bernal’s
contribution to Philippine cinema is both liberating and
aesthetic as he pushes the artistry.
According to the NCCA , “ polishing its visual , or
innovating in the medium, he manages to send his
message across: to fight the censors, free the artists, give
justice to the oppressed , and enlighten as well as
entertain the audience.
Some of his famous works include the Films Dalawang
Pugad, Isang Ibon( Two Nests, One Bird), Lagi na
Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (Will I Always Be Just a
Woman, Isang Gabi sa Iyo, Isang Gabi SA Akin( A Night
with You)
3.Gerardo “Gerry” De Leon
1913- 1981
Year of Confernment: 1982
National artist for film Gearardo De Leon holds the sole
destinction as the most awards film director in the country
for the prestigious Filipino academy of Movie Arts and
Social Science ( FAMAS) Awards, the country’s
equivalent to the Oscars.
De Leon finished medicine but did not practice it to
answer a calling in Cinema. Ama’t anak was his
directoral debut, but De Leon’s baptism in the Philippine
Cinema royalty was in the Ang Maestra starring Rosa
Del Rosario and Rogelio Dela Rosa.
De Leon also popularized the following films: Sawa sa
Lumang Simboryo, Noli Me Tangere, Sisa, Dyesebel,
The Gold Bikini, Banaue, and The Brides of Blood
Islands.
4. Fernando Poe , Jr.
1939-2004
Year of Confernment : 2006

Fernando Poe , Jr, ( also known as “ Da King” or FPJ”)


has been given the title the king of Philippine movies. He
is one of the most admired Filipino film actors of all
times.
He is famous for his role as Flavio in the mythical “
Ang Panday” series. He also starred in other famous
films such as : Apollo Robles (1961). Batang
Maynila( Manila Boy),Mga Alabok sa Lupa , Ako ang
Katarungan ( I am Justice), Tatak ng Alipin ( Mark of
Slave).
FPJ is not only an exceptional actor ; he is also a film
producer and politician as well.
5. Eddie S. Romero
1924-2013
Year of Confernment: 2003

National artist for Film Eddie Romero’s works as cited, “are delivered in
an utterly simple style, minimalist, but never empty , always calculated ,
precise and functional, but predictable” Romero’s presence in the
Philippine Cinema is one that is “ devoted to the art and commerce of
Cinema. Perhaps his most recognized work : Ganito Kami Noon.. Paano
Kayo Ngayon? Is Romero’s love letter to his country , as it tried to
portray the common Filipino in the backdrop of history and imagination.
Another classic by Romero is “Kamakalawa” a film
that probed into indigeneous precolonial Philippines.
The list of his films also includes “ Aguila, Hari sa
Hari, Lahi sa Lahi , Isumpa Mo Giliw, and Faces of
Love.

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