Biographical Beginnings
In what year and town was Celso Ad. Castillo born?
1943, Siniloan, Laguna
What was the title of his first directed movie in 1966?
Misyong Mapanganib / Dangerous Mission
Which 1974 horror film earned him the title “Master of Horror and Suspense”?
Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara
What major award did Burlesk Queen win at the 1977 festival?
Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director
Castillo once embraced what faith, earning a new name?
Muslim faith; Arif Amiruddin bin Abdullah
Name the university where he earned his degree in English Literature.
Manuel L. Quezon University
Name the 1965 film he scripted inspired by James Bond.
Dr. Yes, sequel to James Bandong
Name his 1977 film starring Vilma Santos that swept the Metro Manila Film Festival.
Burlesk Queen
Which award did he receive for Pagputi ng Uwak… from Gawad Urian?
Best Director and Best Screenplay
What did he tend in his Laguna farm?
Chestnuts, macadamia nuts, coffee, cacao, and hamsters
What was his father’s profession?
Lawyer and Writer
Which 1971 movie starring Fernando Poe Jr. cemented FPJ’s ‘gunslinger’ image?
Asedillo
Which film earned him both FAMAS Best Director and Story awards in 1978?
Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak
For which film did he win the 1985 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor?
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
Name his posthumously released digital film.
Bahay ng Lagim
Before filmmaking, in what medium did he first write stories?
Comic Magazines
What happened at some screenings of Asedillo when FPJ’s character died?
Riots broke out and cinema owners had to be warned
What 1986 comedy-drama starring German Moreno did Castillo direct?
Payaso
What lifetime honors did he receive in 2007?
FAMAS & Film Academy of the Philippines Lifetime Achievement Awards
Which 1971 film by Castillo was nominated for 1972 FAMAS Best Picture?
Asedillo
At what age did he pass away, and in what year?
Age 69, in 2012
How many films did Castillo direct during his career?
Which 2003 horror film did he both write and direct?
Sanib
At which film festival did he win a 2012 Lifetime Achievement?
Cinemanila International Film Festival
Castillo wrote five books on what subjects?
Filmmaking, art, and life