- Born
- Birth nameEric De Guia
- Kidlat Tahimik was born on October 3, 1942 in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. He is a director and actor, known for Perfumed Nightmare (1977), Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III (2015) and Turumba (1981).
- SpouseKatrin de Guia (3 children)
- He fathered the modern KKK. He changed his name to Kidlat. With his wife's name starting with K (Katrin), he named all his children starting with K -- Kidlat. Kawayn and Kabuyan. In the Philippines, KKK symbolizes patriotism (from Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or KKK which Andres Bonifacio and friends formed to revolt against the Spanish regime in the Philippines).
- Tahimik's 4-story home in Benguet, Philippines burned down in February of 2004. The family was able to escape safely, but the director's film stock and collection of art and artifacts were destroyed.
- A shaman.
- Named his eldest son, Kidlat, after his screen name.
- Owns gallery La Azotea building in the heart of Session Road in Baguio. He always stays in his gallery if he has no prior engagement.
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