Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Marilou Díaz-Abaya was a pioneering Filipina film director, celebrated for her bold storytelling and enduring contributions to Philippine cinema.

What do we know about Marilou Diaz-Abaya?

Here are the key biographical details about Marilou Diaz-Abaya:

  • Name: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  • Date of Birth: March 30, 1955
  • Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines
  • Date of Death: October 8, 2012
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Line Producer, Producer, Writer, Screenplay

Who is Marilou Diaz-Abaya?

Marilou Díaz-Abaya (30 March 1955 – 8 October 2012) was a Filipina multi-award winning film director. She was the founder and president of the Marilou Díaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, a film school based in Antipolo, Philippines. She was the director of the 1998 film José Rizal, a biographical film on the Philippines' national hero. She was part of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.

What is Marilou Diaz-Abaya known for?

Marilou Díaz-Abaya is a celebrated Filipina director whose most recognized works include:

  • Of the Flesh (1983, Movie)
  • Bwakaw (2012, Movie)
  • Moral (1982, Movie)
  • In the Navel of the Sea (1998, Movie)
  • Working Girls (1984, Movie)
  • Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns (1983, Movie)
  • Brutal (1980, Movie)
  • Sensual (1986, Movie)
  • Sarah: The Little Princess (1995, Movie)
  • José Rizal (1998, Movie)

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