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Celso Ad. Castillo

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Celso Ad. Castillo

Filippine 27 credits available

Biography

Celso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter renowned for his provocative storytelling and bold cinematic style. Often hailed as the "Messiah of Philippine Cinema". Castillo's work traversed genres, from action epics to psychological horror, leaving an indelible mark on the Filipino film industry.

Celso Ad. Castillo is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula (2024), Dos Ekis (2001), Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984), Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? (2015), Virgin People (1984), Kill Barbara With Panic (1995), Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara (2008), Sineserye Presents: Maligno (2008). The recorded credits span 1971 to 2024, including 24 movies and 3 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forDirecting
Movies24
TV shows3
Active years represented1971–2024
Place of birthFilippine

Known for

27 titles

Seksi: Pantasya at PelikulaMovieSeksi: Pantasya at Pelikula2024 Dos EkisMovieDos EkisDodi Zarcon · 2001 Sampung Ahas ni EvaMovieSampung Ahas ni Eva1984 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali?TV ShowKailan Ba Tama ang Mali?Creator · 2015 Virgin PeopleMovieVirgin PeopleDirector · 1984 Kill Barbara With PanicMovieKill Barbara With PanicStory · 1995 Patayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraTV ShowPatayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraCreator · 2008 Sineserye Presents: MalignoTV ShowSineserye Presents: MalignoCreator · 2008 Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaMovieAng Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaWriter · 1996 The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the EarthMovieThe Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the EarthStory · 1974 Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro PendukoMovieAng Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro PendukoScreenplay · 1973 When Is Right Wrong?MovieWhen Is Right Wrong?Director · 1986 Comfort Women: A Cry for JusticeMovieComfort Women: A Cry for JusticeDirector · 1994 The Legend of Julian MakabayanMovieThe Legend of Julian MakabayanDirector · 1979 Ang Gangster At Ang BirhenMovieAng Gangster At Ang BirhenScreenplay · 1972 Kill Barbara With PanicMovieKill Barbara With PanicStory · 1974 Isla: The Young VersionMovieIsla: The Young VersionDirector · 1996 MovieBakit May Pag-ibig Pa?Director · 1979 Tag-araw, Tag-ulanMovieTag-araw, Tag-ulanDirector · 1992 Summer RainsMovieSummer RainsDirector · 1975 MovieMga Lihim ng KalapatiDirector · 1987 Return of the DragonMovieReturn of the DragonDirector · 1974 Ang AlamatMovieAng AlamatDirector · 1972 AsedilloMovieAsedilloScreenplay · 1971 Virgin People 2MovieVirgin People 2Director · 1996 IslaMovieIslaDirector · 1985 Bahay ng LagimMovieBahay ng LagimDirector · 2013