Gerry de leon, National Artist for Cinema

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Gerardo “Gerry” de Leon

September 12, 1913 – July 25, 1981

National Artist: Cinema

Date of Birth12 September 1913, Manila, Philippines 

  Date of Death

25 July 1981, Manila, Philippines 

Birth NameGerardo de Leon Ilagan 

NicknameManong de Leon 

A National Artist in the Philippines.

A Medical Doctor by profession  The only director in the Philippines to have won the FAMAS

Award for Best Director three consecutive times: in 1960, 1961 and 1962.

  The most-awarded director in the history of the Filipino

Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences: 7 awards.  Brother of Eddie Ilagan, Conrado Conde, Tito Arevalo,

and Angel Esmeralda.  Father of Liberty Ilagan.

During World War II, De Leon--who was living in Manila--was "selected" by the Japanese occupation authorities to direct several propaganda films aimed at the Filipino population to show them the "benefits" of the Japanese invasion and takeover of their country. After the war ended De Leon and several of his staff were arrested by the new Philippine government, imprisoned and charged with collaboration with the enemy--an offense punishable by death. At their trial, however, many former guerrillas testified in De Leon's behalf, and pointed out that while he was working for the Japanese making propaganda films he was at the same time involved in underground resistance work with the guerrillas. De Leon and his staff were cleared and released.

Selected Works

48 Oras (1950)

DIEGO SILANG (1950)

Sisa (1951)- First Best Director Award- Maria Clara Award

Anita Linda – Best Actress

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)

- FAMAS Best Picture

Dyesebel (1953)- It was De Leon who directed the first Dyesebel starring Jaime de la Rosa and Edna Luna in the role.

Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (1958)- His second FAMAS Best Director Award.

Huwag Mo Akong Limitin (1960) - Third FAMAS Best Director Award

The Moises Padilla Story (1961)- He was also nominated in this movie.

Noli Me Tangere (1961)- His Fourth FAMAS Best Director Award

El Filibusterismo (1962) - His Fifth FAMAS Best Director Award 

Ang Daigdig ng mga Api (1965)- His Sixth FAMAS Best Director Award

Lilet (1971)- His Seventh and last FAMAS Best Director Award

During the signing of the First Day cover at the Commemorative stamp Launching of National Artist Gerry De Leon with (from left) Dr. Mike Rapatan, head , National Committee on Cinema; Chairman Felipe M. de Leon, Jr., NCCA executive director Emelita V. Almosara; Liberty Ilagan, daughter of National Artist Gerry de Leon; Chairman Cesar Sarino, Philpost

Clips

Banaue (1975) Film Clip 9:26 The Moises Padilla Story (1961) Clip 9:36 Sawa sa Lumamg Simboryo

(1951) Clip 13:41 Sisa (1951) Clip 9:58 The Blood Drinkers (1966) Theatrical Trailer

1:51 The Walls of Hell (Intramuros) (1964) 15:00 Women in Cages (1971) Terror is the Man (1959) FULL MOVIE 1:29:18