
Manuel Silos
Biography
Manuel Silos (1 January 1906 – 31 March 1988) was a Filipino film-maker from the 1920s through the 1950s. He began his career by making silent movies together with his brothers. As a bodabil (vaudeville) actor and comedian, Silos used the stage and screen name Santo Tulia. He appeared in romantic-comedy films such as Victory Joe in 1946, Puppy Love in 1956, and Tuloy and Ligaya (literally "Bliss Continues") in 1958. He became known for his FAMAS-awarded film Biyaya ng Lupa ("Blessings of the Land"). In 1979, Silos received the Natatanging Gawad Urian. In 1985, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP).
Acting (2 movies)
Directing (25 movies)

Lagablab Ng Kabataan
1936

Pusong Wasak
1938

Ikaw Ay Akin
1947

Blessings of the Land
1959

1-2-3
1955
Hinagpis ng Magulang
1934
Mystery of the Convent
1930
Infierno sa Mundo
1930

Ang Sipag ay Yaman
1949
Ay! Monang
1939

Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig
1960

Dalaginding
1954

Gitano
1949

Sa Tokyo Ikinasal
1948
Venus
1951

Kuwentong Bahay-Bahayan
1953

Victory Joe
1946

Manugang at Biyenan
1948

Puppy Love
1956

Hawayana
1953

Combo Festival
1958

Ibigin Mo Ako ‘Lalaking Matapang’
1949

Tuloy ang Ligaya
1958

Pista Sa Nayon
1948

Tia Loleng
1952
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Gitano | 1949 | Writer | 
