Ishmael Bernal

Biography

Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.

Personal Info

Id

142969

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1

Gender

Male

Birthday

1938-09-30

Place of Birth

Manila, Philippines

Also Known As

  • اسماعیل برنال
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    Known For

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    Annie Batung

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    Ishmael Bern

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    Himala Ngayo

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    Brocka x Ber

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    Visions Cine

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    2025

    Bomba Bernal

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    2024

    Brocka x Bernal

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    2012

    Himala Ngayon

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    1993

    Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare

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    1983

    Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

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    1979

    Annie Batungbakal

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