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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 ...
Peque Gallaga (1943-2020) was a director, writer, actor and production designer of Filipino cinema. He won several Urian awards and mentored many young filmmakers. See his biography, filmography, photos and trivia on IMDb.
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- Manila, Philippines
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- Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Peque Gallaga is a Filipino filmmaker who won several Urian awards and directed horror and fantasy movies. He was also an actor, a teacher, and a mentor to many young filmmakers.
- August 25, 1943
- May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020 · The filmmaker, known for his 1982 film Oro, Plata, Mata, passed away in Bacolod City due to health complications. He was a versatile and acclaimed director, screenwriter, production designer, and actor.
May 7, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Peque Gallaga, a Filipino filmmaker who directed Oro Plata Mata and other classics. He also taught drama and visual arts, and considered teaching as the best thing he did.
May 7, 2020 · Veteran filmmaker Peque Gallaga dies after being hospitalized due to past conditions. Veteran filmmaker and 'Oro, Plata, Mata' director Peque Gallaga passed away today, May 7. He was 76. The director died at the Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City, his brother confirmed to Inquirer. Filmmakers Kip Oebanda and Joey Paras paid their tribute ...
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May 7, 2020 · Widely regarded as Peque Gallaga’s masterpiece, Oro Plata Mata is set in a Negros hacienda during World War II. The film chronicles the struggles of two haciendero families during the war. The film swept the board at the 1982 Gawad Urian awards, winning Best Picture, Direction, Cinematography, Production Design, Musical Score, and Sound.
