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Emmanuel H. Borlaza(1935-2017)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Emmanuel H. Borlaza
After a typhoon leaves him alone on the chaotic and violent streets of Manila, an eight-year-old Amerasian boy struggles to survive as he searches for a way to reunite with his father in America. His journey is one of hope, perseverance and revelation.
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Emmanuel H. Borlaza was born on 5 November 1935 in the Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for When Heaven Judges (1990), Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990) and I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971). He died on 11 October 2017 in Manila, Philippines.
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedOctober 11, 2017(81)
BornNovember 5, 1935
DiedOctober 11, 2017(81)
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 6 nominations total

Known for

Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Charo Santos-Concio, Jeffrey Santos, Vilma Santos, and Carmina Villaroel in When Heaven Judges (1990)
When Heaven Judges
7.8
  • Writer
  • 1990
Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta in Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
Bakit ikaw pa rin?
2.7
  • Director
  • 1990
I Love Mama, I Love Papa
  • Writer
  • 1971
Psycho Maniac
  • Director(as Emmanuel Borlaza)
  • 1968

Credits

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Writer

  • Ricardo Cepeda, Lemuel Pelayo, and Alexis Navarro in Tinik (2013)
    Tinik
    5.4
    • screenplay
    • 2013
  • Seventeen (1999)
    Seventeen
    • story
    • screenplay
    • 1999
  • Ikaw naman ang iiyak (1996)
    Ikaw naman ang iiyak
    7.8
    • screenplay
    • 1996
  • Kristo (1996)
    Kristo
    7.2
    • screenplay
    • 1996
  • Nida Blanca, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, and Vingo Regino in April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako (1996)
    April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako
    9.0
    • Writer (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 1996
  • Charlene Gonzales in Dyesebel (1996)
    Dyesebel
    5.8
    • screenplay (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 1996
  • Robin Padilla and Ana Roces in Oo na sige na (1994)
    Oo na sige na
    6.1
    • story and screenplay (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 1994
  • Sharon Cuneta and Richard Gomez in Kapantay ay langit (1994)
    Kapantay ay langit
    5.8
    • story
    • screenplay
    • 1994
  • Bakit ngayon ka lang? (1994)
    Bakit ngayon ka lang?
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Isang linggong pag-ibig (1993)
    Isang linggong pag-ibig
    • story
    • 1993
  • Gaano kita kamahal (1993)
    Gaano kita kamahal
    • writer
    • 1993
  • Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla in Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?) (1993)
    Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?)
    8.2
    • story and screenplay (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 1993
  • Divine Mercy sa buhay ni Sister Faustina (1993)
    Divine Mercy sa buhay ni Sister Faustina
    8.4
    • screenplay
    • 1993
  • Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Mesa, and Gary Valenciano in Kaputol ng isang awit (1991)
    Kaputol ng isang awit
    6.3
    • story and screenplay
    • 1991
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1991

Director

  • Alma bonita
    • Director
  • Nini Jacinto, Rodel Velayo, Miya Nolasco, and Sofia Valdez in Mapagbigay (2000)
    Mapagbigay
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Nonong Buencamino, Bella Flores, Joey Gosiengfiao, Jose Javier Reyes, Raymond Keannu, Mike Magat, Glydel Mercado, Robert Vasadre, Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Joanne Pascual, Adonis Laxamana, Jay Linao, Elaine Lozano, Danny Jota, Joseph Pascual, and Nena Tabalon in Nakawin mo ang aking puso (1997)
    Nakawin mo ang aking puso
    • Director
    • 1997
  • To Saudi with Love (1996)
    To Saudi with Love
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Nida Blanca, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, and Vingo Regino in April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako (1996)
    April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako
    9.0
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Charlene Gonzales in Dyesebel (1996)
    Dyesebel
    5.8
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Isang linggong pag-ibig (1993)
    Isang linggong pag-ibig
    • Director (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
    • 1993
  • Paniwalaan mo (1993)
    Paniwalaan mo
    8.0
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1991–1992
  • Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Mesa, and Gary Valenciano in Kaputol ng isang awit (1991)
    Kaputol ng isang awit
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Tayo na sa dilim (1990)
    Tayo na sa dilim
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta in Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
    Bakit ikaw pa rin?
    2.7
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Love at First Sight (1990)
    Love at First Sight
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Bihagin ang dalagang ito! (1989)
    Bihagin ang dalagang ito!
    8.0
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Sharon Cuneta and Helen Gamboa in Oras-oras, araw-araw (1989)
    Oras-oras, araw-araw
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Gabby Concepcion, Cherie Gil, Barbara Perez, Ramil Rodriguez, Charito Solis, Vivian Foz, and Princess Revilla in Jessa: Blusang itim 2 (1989)
    Jessa: Blusang itim 2
    • Director
    • 1989

Actor

  • Rodel Velayo, Sofia Valdez, Brigitte De Joya, Paula Gomez, and Jethro Ramirez in Kangkong (2001)
    Kangkong
    7.2
    • Father Ambo (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 2001
  • Talong (1999)
    Talong
    7.0
    • (as Maning Borlaza)
    • 1999
  • Kristo (1996)
    Kristo
    7.2
    • Simeon Pariseo
    • 1996
  • Salamisim
    • 1968
  • Yes, I Do!
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
    • 1967
  • Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)
    Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story
    8.7
    • (as Emmanuel Borlaza)
    • 1965

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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Emmanuel Bolaza
  • Born
    • November 5, 1935
    • Philippines
  • Died
    • October 11, 2017
    • Manila, Philippines(heart attack)

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