Ben Feleo
Ben Feleo | |
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Born |
Benjamin Feleo January 24, 1926 Quezon City, Philippines |
Died |
September 21, 2011 85) Quezon City, Philippines | (aged
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City |
Residence | DZMM TeleRadyo |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Mang Ben |
Occupation | Director, writer |
Years active | 1950–2003 |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Spouse(s) | Victorina Marasigan |
Children | Johnny Delgado (deceased) |
Ben Feleo (January 24, 1926 – September 21, 2011) was a Filipino film director and screenwriters who directed more than forty films.[1]
Early life and career
Feleo's film career began with Dalawang Bandila in 1950.[2] He was best known for Filipino comedic films, including Wooly Booly II and Humanap Ka ng Panget in 1990.[2]
Personal life
He was married to educator Victorina Marasigan, with son Juan Feleo a.k.a. Johnny Delgado, and Benjamin Feleo JR ( also known as Bobby). Though they were blessed with two children, his marriage failed with Marasigan. He found love in 1964 with actress Zeny Zabala and was with her till he died.
Filmography
Director
Title | Year |
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Tagret: Sexy Rose | 1966 |
Let's Merry Go Round | 1967 |
Alexander Bilis | 1967 |
Alias Chain Gang | 1967 |
Sa Manlulupig 'Di Ka Pasisiil | 1968 |
Mali-Mali Meets Batangueno | 1968 |
Kiko en Kikay | 1968 |
Kidlat sa Karate | 1968 |
Honey and West | 1968 |
Daredevil | 1968 |
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen | 1970 |
Santa Teresa Da Avila | 1970 |
Sanga-Sangang Apoy | 1971 |
Europe Here We Come! | 1971 |
Banderang Kapos | 1971 |
The Young Idols | 1972 |
Kumander Dayang-Dayang | 1972 |
Notorious | 1972 |
Itik-Itik | 1972 |
Kasing-Kasing Ko | 1973 |
Miss Aruba Went To Town | 1975 |
The Witch | 1975 |
Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit | 1975 |
Jack and Jill and John | 1975 |
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! | 1976 |
My Heart Belongs to Daddy | 1982 |
Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon | 1982 |
Always in My Heart | 1983 |
Nang Maghalo Ang Balat Sa Tinalupan | 1984 |
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune | 1985 |
The Crazy Professor | 1985 |
Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again | 1986 |
Binibining Tsuperman | 1987 |
Rock-a-Bye Baby: Tatlo Ang Daddy | 1988 |
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | 1989 |
Everlasting Love | 1989 |
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1989 |
Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | 1990 |
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1990 |
Pitong Gamol | 1991 |
Humanap Ka ng Pangit | 1991 |
Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | 1991 |
Pretty Boy | 1992 |
Alabang Girls | 1992 |
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | 1993 |
Pinagbiyak na Bunga | 1994 |
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | 1994 |
Bikini Watch | 1995 |
Bangers | 1995 |
Where D' Girls 'R | 1996 |
Tataynic | 1998 |
Tusong Twosome | 2001 |
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit | 2001 |
D'Uragons | 2002 |
Screenplay
Title | Year |
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Kahapon Lamang | 1959 |
Isinumpa | 1959 |
Bulilit Al Capone | 1959 |
Tanzan The Mighty | 1962 |
Lab na Lab Kita | 1962 |
Siyam na Langit | 1962 |
Tres Kantos | 1963 |
Tansan vs. Tarsan | 1963 |
Dance-O-Rama | 1963 |
Ang Manananggol ni Ruben | 1963 |
Walang Takot sa Patalim | 1964 |
Simbangis ng Tigre | 1964 |
Bilis at Tapang | 1964 |
Adre, Ayos Na! Ang Buto-Buto | 1964 |
Pitong Desperada | 1964 |
Babaeng Kidlat | 1965 |
7 Mata-Hari | 1965 |
Mula na Kita'y Ibigin | 1966 |
Ikaw...Ang Gabi at Ang Awit | 1966 |
Whisper to the Wind | 1966 |
Doble Trece | 1966 |
Counter Spy | 1966 |
Agent Wooly Booly at Ang 7 Bikini | 1966 |
Pambihirang Pito | 1967 |
Honey and West | 1968 |
Ang Banal, Ang Ganid, At Ang Pusakal | 1968 |
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen | 1970 |
Sanga-Sangang Apoy | 1971 |
Banderang Kapos | 1971 |
The Young Idols | 1972 |
Kumander Dayang-Dayang | 1972 |
Notorious | 1972 |
Itik-Itik | 1972 |
Kasing-Kasing Ko | 1973 |
Jack and Jill and John | 1975 |
Beloy and the Kid | 1976 |
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! | 1976 |
Teacher's Pet | 1981 |
San Basilio | 1981 |
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection | 1982 |
Always in My Heart | 1983 |
Da Best in Da West | 1984 |
Nang Maghalo Ang Balat Sa Tinalupan | 1984 |
John & Marsha '85: Sa Probinsiya | 1985 |
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune | 1985 |
The Crazy Professor | 1985 |
Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango | 1986 |
Everlasting Love | 1989 |
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1989 |
Toosie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | 1990 |
Teacher's Enemy No. 1 | 1990 |
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1990 |
Pitong Gamol | 1991 |
Pretty Boy | 1992 |
Alabang Girls | 1992 |
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | 1993 |
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | 1994 |
Bikini Watch | 1995 |
Where D' Girls 'R | 1996 |
Tataynic | 1998 |
Tusong Twosome | 2001 |
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit | 2001 |
D'Uragons | 2002 |
Home Along Da Riber | 2002 |
Story
Title | Year |
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Bulilit Al Calpone | 1959 |
Mga Dariling Ginto | 1964 |
Bilis at Tapang | 1964 |
Adre, Ayos Na! Ang Buto-Buto | 1964 |
Pitong Desperada | 1964 |
Babaeng Kidlat | 1965 |
7 Mata-Hari | 1965 |
Ana-Roberta | 1965 |
Target: Sexy Rose | 1965 |
Mula na Kita'y Ibigin | 1966 |
Ikaw...Ang Gabi at Ang Awit | 1966 |
Whisper to the Wind | 1966 |
Doble Trece | 1966 |
Counter Spy | 1966 |
Agent Wooly Booly at Ang 7 Bikini | 1966 |
Pambihirang Pito | 1967 |
Let's Merry Go Round | 1967 |
Alexander Bilis | 1967 |
Alias Chain Gang | 1967 |
Honey and West | 1968 |
Ang Banal, Ang Ganid, At Ang Pusakal | 1968 |
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen | 1970 |
Sanga-Sangang Apoy | 1971 |
Banderang Kapos | 1971 |
The Young Idols | 1972 |
Kumander Dayang-Dayang | 1972 |
Notorious | 1972 |
Itik-Itik | 1972 |
Kasing-Kasing Ko | 1973 |
Jack and Jill and John | 1975 |
Beloy and the Kid | 1976 |
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! | 1976 |
Teacher's Pet | 1981 |
San Basilio | 1981 |
John & Marsha '85: Sa Probinsiya | 1985 |
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune | 1985 |
Binibining Tsuperman | 1987 |
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1989 |
Toosie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | 1990 |
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1990 |
Pitong Gamol | 1991 |
Pretty Boy | 1992 |
Alabang Girls | 1992 |
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | 1993 |
Where D' Girls 'R | 1996 |
Tataynic | 1998 |
Tusong Twosome | 2001 |
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit | 2001 |
D'Uragons | 2002 |
Writer
Title | Year |
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Sa Manlulupig 'Di Ka Pasisiil | 1967 |
Daredevil | 1968 |
Bawat Kanto Basagulo | 1968 |
Adaptation
Title | Year |
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Kalabog En Bosyo Strike Again | 1986 |
Actor
Title | Year | Films |
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Humanap Ka ng Pangit | 1991 | Viva Films |
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | 1994 | Viva Films |
Death
Feleo died on 21 September 2011, he was only 85, due to stroke. He was buried at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.[2] He was predeceased by his son, actor Johnny Delgado.[2] and Benjamin Feleo Jr
References
- ↑ San Diego Jr., Bayani (2011-09-23). "Ben Feleo, 85". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Veteran film director Ben Feleo dies". ABS-CBN News. 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2011-09-28.