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Ishmael Bernal

Directing

3.7 Popularity Sep 30, 1938 (57 years old) Manila, Philippines

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 (...

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.

Filmography 77

2025
Bomba Bernal Movie

Director

2024
Brocka x Bernal Movie

as Self (archival footage)

2012
1994
Wating Movie

Director

1993
Noli Me Tangere TV

as Kapitan Valentin

1992
1992
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba Movie

Screenplay

1989
1988
Nagbabagang Luha Movie

Director

1987
1987
Working Girls 2 Movie

Director

1986
The Graduates Movie

Director

1985
Hinugot sa Langit Movie

Director

1985
Gamitin Mo Ako Movie

Director

1984
Shake, Rattle & Roll Movie

Director

1984
Fridge Movie

Director

1984
Working Girls Movie

Director

1983
Broken Marriage Movie

Director

Photos 1

Ishmael Bernal Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday September 30, 1938 (57 years old)
Died June 02, 1996
Place of Birth Manila, Philippines
Also Known As اسماعیل برنال
Years Active 1970 - 2025
Popularity 3.7
Career Stats
77 Total Credits
5 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
1 Photos