Espiridion Laxa
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Espiridion Laxa was a Filipino
lawyer, film producer, Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee member. He was also Chairman of the Film Academy of the Philippines. He also founded the now defunct Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, which produced Ibigay mo sa akin ang bukas (1986) Boy Tornado (1987) Alyas Pogi (Birador ng Nueva Ecija) (1990) and Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (1991).
Philippines
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lawyer, film producer, Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee member. He was also Chairman of the Film Academy of the Philippines. He also founded the now defunct Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, which produced Ibigay mo sa akin ang bukas (1986) Boy Tornado (1987) Alyas Pogi (Birador ng Nueva Ecija) (1990) and Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (1991).
Vocations
A lawyer by profession, Laxa served as senior partner at Laxa, Mapile & Associates. He was best known as a film producer and official of various movie organizations, such as the Film Academy of the Philippines, Philippine Motion Picture Producer Association and the Motion Picture Anti-Film Piracy Council Inc.Filmography (TIIP) Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
- Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975) starred Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
& Zandro Zamora - Darna and the Giants (1974) starred Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Divina Valencia, etc. - King Khayam and I (1974) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, etc. - You Are My Destiny(1973) starred Victor Wood & Amapola
- Kampanerang kuba (1973) starred Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Edgar Mortiz, etc. - Mr. Lonely (1972) starred Victor Wood & Amapola
- Don't Ever Say Goodbye (1972) starred Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
& Edgar Mortiz - Armalite Commandos (1968) No available information
- Bigat ng kamay (1968) No available information
- Karate Fighters (1968) starred Tony Ferrer, Victor Bravo, Daisy Romualdez
- Masters of Karate (1968) starred Victor Bravo, Tony Ferrer, Gina Laforteza
- Raton Ariel (1968) starred Anna Gonzales, Jess Lapid, Steve Alcarado, etc.
- The Blackbelter (1968) starred Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Gina Laforteza, etc.
- The Crimebuster (1968) starred Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Gina Laforteza, etc.
- Labanang lalake! (1965) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Jess Lapid, Perla Bautista, etc. - Sa kamay ng mga kilabot (1965) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Larry Silva, etc. - Pambato (1964) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
and a full cast - Kung hindi ka susuko...! (1963) starred Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Max Alvarado - Isputnik vs. Darna (1963) starred Nida Blanca, Tony Ferrer, Liza Morena, etc.
- Basagulero (1963) Max Alvarado, Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Menchu Morelli. - Patapon (1963) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Jess Lapid, Perla Bautista, etc. - Markang rehas (1962) No available information
- Hari ng mga maton (1962) Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
with a full cast - Tondo Boy (1962) starred Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaJoseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, Melinda Molina, Max Alvarado, Vicente Liwanag. - Baril sa baril (1961) Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Perla Bautista, Isabelle Lopez.
Awards/citations
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Film Academy of the Philippines)
- Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award (FAMAS)
- Manila's 1993 Awardee (Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan)
- Flavio Macaso Memorial Award (FAMAS)