Celso Ad. Castillo

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.

Directed

1. Virgin People (1984) — Director
2. Virgin People 3 (2002) — Director
3. Burlesque Queen (1977) — Director
4. Madonna's Secret (1997) — Director
5. Kill Barbara With Panic (1974) — Director
6. Isla (1985) — Director
7. Paradise Inn (1985) — Director
8. Isla: The Young Version (1996) — Director
9. Tag-araw, Tag-ulan (1992) — Director
10. Mananayaw (1997) — Director
11. Satan's Seed (1977) — Director
12. Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (1994) — Director
13. Nympha (2003) — Director
14. When Is Right Wrong? (1986) — Director
15. Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1996) — Director
16. Snake Sisters (1984) — Director
17. Summer Rains (1975) — Director
18. 666 (2010) — Director
19. Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984) — Director
20. When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black (1978) — Director
21. Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (1973) — Director
22. Sanib (2003) — Director
23. Clown (1986) — Director
24. Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? (1979) — Director
25. Perfumed Garden (1985) — Director
26. Ang Alamat (1972) — Director
27. Return of the Dragon (1974) — Director
28. Ang Gangster At Ang Birhen (1972) — Director
29. Santo Domingo (1972) — Director
30. Bahay ng Lagim (2013) — Director
31. The Legend of Julian Makabayan (1979) — Director
32. Asedillo (1971) — Director
33. Nympha (1971) — Director
34. Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso (1993) — Director
35. The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth (1974) — Director
36. Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha (1986) — Director
37. Brown Emmanuelle (1982) — Director
38. Totoy Boogie (1980) — Director
39. Why Blood is the Color of the Night (1974) — Director
40. Mga Lihim ng Kalapati (1987) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Virgin People 3 (2002) — Eliseo
2. Burlesque Queen (1977) — Attorney Adolfo
3. Engkwentro (2009) — Mayor Danilo Suarez
4. Itlog (2002)
5. Dos Ekis (2001) — Dodi Zarcon
6. Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula (2024)
7. Sampung Ahas ni Eva (1984)
8. Borrowed Face (1992) — Recruiter
9. The New King (1986) — Mayor Aguila
10. Rotonda (2006)
11. Totoy Boogie (1980)
12. Aliw-iw (1979)