Director

Pablo Santiago

Directing

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Directed credits

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Very extensive directing filmography.

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Directed movies: 67Directed series: 0All crew credits: 68

TMDB ID: 1073978

IMDb ID: nm0763626

Known for: Directing

Born: January 1, 1931

Died: August 16, 1998

Age: 67

Place of birth: Philippines

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1956 - 2014

Years active: 59

Wikidata: Q108063837

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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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