Peque Gallaga
Directing
Biography
A prolific filmmaker hailing from Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Peque Gallaga became known for his films of various genres. He died on 7 May 2020 of cardiopulmonary arrest in Bacolod. He was 76.
Born: August 25, 1943
Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
Known For
José Rizal
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
There is trouble brewing in the world of Agimat and monsters are scaring and kidnapping children. The monsters seem capable of travelling in other worlds and Agimat is able to crossover with them to Encantasia, the world of Faye, Ina Magenta and our hero, Enteng Kabisote. The fairies wonder why monsters are able to cross worlds. Agimat is amazed of the other world and hopes that things in his world would turn out better. His dream one day is to have a happy family like Enteng’s.
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
A professional horror movie extra prepares for her first ever acting award nomination.
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
A professional horror movie extra prepares for her first ever acting award nomination.
Joyful Mystery
The fortunes of three impoverished friends and their families abruptly change after an airplane crashes in a nearby mountain. They rush to the crash site along with all the villagers, not to help the victims but to plunder their valuables. A dead American passenger carried a large amount of money in his briefcase which Mesiong, Ponsoy, and Jamin find and avariciously keep for themselves. But the town mayor gets greedy and with his hirelings abducts the three to divest them of their booty.
Three Years Without God
Set during World War II, a schoolteacher, Rosario, enters a forbidden relationship with a Japanese soldier, Masugi.
Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig
Bold Sari enlists with Josh, a young man whom she barely met. They set from Metro Manila to Leyte to find the owner of a letter she found and see the fulfillment of its vow. They discover that the journey is just as relevant as their goal.
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend
Mortal Enteng Kabisote (Vic Sotto) and his magical fairy wife continue to face danger and adventure in this fourth film based on the popular Filipino television series "OK Ka Fairy Ko." The hazards include a time-traveling mirror, an evil dragon lady, a vampirish villain, a gun-armed bad guy and the ever-present aswangs. As always, Enteng must rise to the challenges to protect his beloved family from all the potential mayhem.
Virgin Forest
A story set in the Philippine Republic in the 1900s where a lass, a Spanish mestizo, and a fisherman are caught up by Macabebe soldiers who are trying to capture Emilio Aguinaldo.
Woman of the Ruins
On a storm-ravaged island that has seen its share of tragedy, a person who had been assumed dead reappears and ignites a frenzy of reactions, ranging from ecstatic religious fervor to fear.
Filmography
as Self
as Director
as Butch Barameda
as Special Appearance
as Himself
as San Pedro
as Ermitanyo
as Mang Nano (voice)
as Boss Dolpo
as Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
as Man in the crowded street
as San Pedro
as Kamaggay
as Mr. Murphy - Dead Passenger
as Attorney
as Francis