Gil Portes
Gil M. Portes (September 13, 1945 – May 24, 2017) was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.[1]
Gil Portes | |
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| Born | Gil M. Portes September 13, 1945 |
| Died | May 24, 2017 (aged 71) |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | film director, film producer, screenwriter |
Early life and education
Gil Portes took up his Journalism in University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; and received a master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.
Career
His drama film Saranggola (1999) won various awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Actor. It was also entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.[2]
His drama film Small Voices (2002) is considered a masterpiece in Filipino cinema and won eleven awards and was nominated for eleven other awards including the Gawad Urian Awards.
Death
Portes died on May 24, 2017, at the age of 71.
Filmography
Director
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Tiket Mama, Tiket Ale | 1976 |
| Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa | 1977 |
| Kukulog, Kikidlat Sa Tanghaling Tapat | 1978 |
| Pabonggahan (documentary) | 1979 |
| Miss X | 1980 |
| Wanted! Wives | 1980 |
| High School Scandal | 1981 |
| Carnival Queen | 1981 |
| Pusong Uhaw | 1982 |
| Iiyak Ka Rin | 1983 |
| Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw | 1983 |
| Never Say Goodbye | 1983 |
| 'Merika | 1984 |
| Bukas, May Pangarap | 1984 |
| Birds of Prey | 1988 |
| Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? | 1990 |
| Class of '91 | 1991 |
| Kailan Dalawa Ang Mahal? | 1993 |
| Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story | 1995 |
| Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso | 1996 |
| Puerto Princesa | 1997 |
| Miguel/Michelle | 1998 |
| Saranggola [Kite] | 1999 |
| Markova: Comfort Gay | 2000 |
| I.D. | 2001 |
| In the Bosom of the Enemy | 2001 |
| Huwag Kang Kikibo | 2001 |
| Mga Munting Tinig | 2002 |
| Homecoming | 2003 |
| Beautiful Life | 2004 |
| Matthew, Mark, Luke and John | 2005 |
| The Mourning Girls | 2006 |
| Barcelona | 2006 |
| Pitik Bulag | 2009 |
| Two Funerals | 2010 |
| Bayang Magiliw | 2013 |
| Liars | 2013 |
| Ang Tag-Araw ni Twinkle | 2013 |
| Hukluban | 2014 |
| Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | 2016 |
| Moonlight Over Baler | 2017 |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Metro Manila Film Festival [3] | Best Director | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Won |
| Best Original Story (with Ricky Lee) | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay (with Ricky Lee) | Won |
References
- News, ABS-CBN. "Acclaimed filmmaker Gil Portes, 71, passes away". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- "21st Moscow International Film Festival (1999)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:1990". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
External links
- Gil M. Portes at AllMovie
- Gil Portes at IMDb
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