Carlo J. Caparas
Filipino comic book creator, writer, and director celebrated for pioneering iconic Filipino superheroes and compelling crime-based cinema.
Carlo J. Caparas - Personal Information
- Name: Carlo J. Caparas
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1958
- Gender: Not specified
- Job Title: Writer
- Crew Jobs: Director, Story, Writer, Creator, Screenplay
Biography
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas (born December 15, 1958), widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias Paniki, Angela Markado, Tasya Fantasya, Gagambino, Ang Huling Lalaki ng Baluarte, Pieta and Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang and amongst others.
He is also known as a director of numerous movies dealing with massacre such as Kuratong Baleleng and The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files. Caparas was awarded the 2008 Sagisag Balagtas Award.
Filmography
A selection of film appearances and works associated with Carlo J. Caparas.
- Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90 (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- SWAK (1985)
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