José Nepomuceno
Actor, Film director
1893 – 1959
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Who was José Nepomuceno?
José Nepomuceno was one of the pioneering directors of the cinema of the Philippines. He is also known as the founder of Philippine movies. It was in 1919 when he produced the first Filipino silent film entitled Dalagang Bukid. The film starred Atang de la Rama, a future National Artist of the Philippines. is a Filipina actress. He also directed Un Capullo Marchito in 1920. It starred Luisa Acuña who then became a famous leading lady in Filipino silent films.
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- Born
- May 15, 1893
Manila - Also known as
- Jose Zialcita Nepomuceno
- Don Jose
- Father of Philippine Movies
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 1, 1959
Tuguegarao
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on July 23, 2013
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