Filipino film director, born 1946
Born and raised in Lucena City, Quezon province.
For 10 years (1966-1976), he worked and studied acting and directing at the NY Academy of Theatrical Arts under Stella Adler and Lee Strsberg.
Graduated at Ateneo de Manila University with Bachelor of Arts in Humanities degree.
His directorial break was the 1981 Regal films Playgirl .
Returning to Manila in 1976, he first worked as production designer in Itim under director Mike De Leon.