Manuel Silos
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1906
- Place of birth
- Manila, Philippines
- Died
- March 31, 1988
Biography
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).
Movies with Manuel Silos
- Sa Tokyo Ikinasal 1948 · ★ 7.0
- Ay! Monang 1939
- Puro Labis Puro Kulang 1962
Movies directed by Manuel Silos
- 1-2-3 1955 · ★ 7.4
- Blessings of the Land 1959 · ★ 7.5
- Hinagpis ng Magulang 1934 · ★ 9.0
- Ang Sipag ay Yaman 1949 · ★ 7.0
- Dalaginding 1954 · ★ 9.0
- Sa Tokyo Ikinasal 1948 · ★ 7.0
- Kuwentong Bahay-Bahayan 1953 · ★ 9.0
- Victory Joe 1946 · ★ 9.0
- Hawayana 1953 · ★ 5.0
- Tuloy ang Ligaya 1958 · ★ 9.0
- Pista Sa Nayon 1948 · ★ 8.0
- Tia Loleng 1952 · ★ 7.0
- Lagablab Ng Kabataan 1936
- Pusong Wasak 1938
- Ikaw Ay Akin 1947
- Mystery of the Convent 1930
- Infierno sa Mundo 1930
- Ay! Monang 1939
- Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig 1960
- Gitano 1949
- Venus 1951
- Manugang at Biyenan 1948
- Puppy Love 1956
- Combo Festival 1958
- Ibigin Mo Ako ‘Lalaking Matapang’ 1949