Peque Gallaga
Filipino filmmaker (1943–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ruiz de Luzuriaga and the surname or paternal family name is Gallaga.
Maurice Gallaga (August 25, 1943 – May 7, 2020), better known as Peque Gallaga, was a multi-awarded Filipino film-maker. His most significant achievement in film was Oro, Plata, Mata, which he directed after winning a scriptwriting contest sponsored by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. He has received an award from the International Film Festival of Flanders-Ghent, Belgium in 1983; a Special Jury Award from the Manila International Film Festival; and the 2004 Gawad CCP para sa Sining.
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Peque Gallaga | |
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Born | Maurice Gallaga y Ruíz de Luzuriaga (1943-08-25)August 25, 1943 |
Died | May 7, 2020(2020-05-07) (aged 76) Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
Other names | Peque Gallaga |
Occupation | Film director |
Spouse |
Madie Gallaga (m. 1968) |
Children | 5 |
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