José Nepomuceno
Filipino film director and producer
José Nepomuceno y Zialcita (May 15, 1893 – December 1, 1959) was a Filipino filmmaker. A founding father of Philippine cinema, he is widely known for pioneering film directing and producing locally until the Second World War began.2
From Wikipedia’s article on José Nepomuceno (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born May 15, 1893, died Dec 1, 1959.1
About
He had his own production company Jose Nepomuceno Productions, which produced the first Filipino silent film entitled Dalagang Bukid in 1919. The film starred Atang de la Rama, a future National Artist of the Philippines.
He also directed Un (El) Capullo Marchito ("A Wilted Rosebud") in 1920. It starred Luisa Acuña, who then became a famous leading lady in Filipino silent films.
From Wikipedia’s article on José Nepomuceno, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Malayan MoviesFounder10
Career
Occupation: screenwriter, actor, film director.4
- Date not recordedFounded Malayan Movies3
Personal life
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