Orlando Nadres
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Orlando Nadres was a stage, film, television writer, director and actor.
He is the son of Igmideo Nadres and Tecla Reobaldo. He attended the Lucena and Tayabas Elementary School, then went to Luis Palad High School where he published his first story in Liwayway. He spent four years in Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary and a year in the St. Paul Seminary in Pasay. He took a secretarial course and enrolled in Journalism and later in Foreign Service, major in French in U.S.T.
of the same publication. In the 1960s, he worked for G. Miranda and Sons Publishing Co. which later inspired him to write Paraisong Parisukat. Later he became the editor of “Sixteen Magazine” the job which introduced him to the world of Film. He became involved in theater because of his involvement with the infamous Lino Brocka
, who introduced him to PETA.
After Martial Law
was declared, he helped sustain PETA, as an actor, playwright and Trainer in CITASA.
In the late 1980s, when he decided to stay in his hometown Tayabas, Nadres formed the theater group SUSI (Sanayan at Ugnayan sa Sining), which revived the traditional performances of Carillo, Santacruzan and Sarswela.
He is the son of Igmideo Nadres and Tecla Reobaldo. He attended the Lucena and Tayabas Elementary School, then went to Luis Palad High School where he published his first story in Liwayway. He spent four years in Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary and a year in the St. Paul Seminary in Pasay. He took a secretarial course and enrolled in Journalism and later in Foreign Service, major in French in U.S.T.
As A Writer
Nadres first wrote professionally for Komiks, together with Mars Ravalo doing layouts and writing stories for the publication and in 1968 became the managing editorManaging editor
A managing editor is a senior member of a publication's management team.In the United States, a managing editor oversees and coordinates the publication's editorial activities...
of the same publication. In the 1960s, he worked for G. Miranda and Sons Publishing Co. which later inspired him to write Paraisong Parisukat. Later he became the editor of “Sixteen Magazine” the job which introduced him to the world of Film. He became involved in theater because of his involvement with the infamous Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka
Catalino Ortiz Brocka is known as one of the greatest film directors of the Philippines. Brocka was openly homosexual and many of his films incorporated LGBT themes into their often dramatic storylines....
, who introduced him to PETA.
After Martial Law
Martial law
Martial law is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis— only temporary—when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively , when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law...
was declared, he helped sustain PETA, as an actor, playwright and Trainer in CITASA.
In the late 1980s, when he decided to stay in his hometown Tayabas, Nadres formed the theater group SUSI (Sanayan at Ugnayan sa Sining), which revived the traditional performances of Carillo, Santacruzan and Sarswela.
Films
- Stardom (1970)
- Happy Hippie Holiday (1971)
- Villa Miranda (1972)
- Till Death Do Us Part (1973)
- Immortal (1989)
- Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali (1992)
- Una kang Naging Akin (1991)
Movie Appearances
- Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)
- Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag (1977)
- Tahan na Empoy Tahan Na (1977)
Films Directed
- Nora, Mahal Kita (1972)
- Lupang Hinirang (1973)
- Pahiram ng Pag-ibig (1975)
- Malamig Miinit ang Magdamag (1976)
- Gisingin mo ang Umaga (1976)
For Television
- Balintataw (1970–72)
- Hilda (1972)
- Babae (1974)
- Atin ang Daigdig (1974)
- Tanghalan (1975)
- Lino Brocka Presents (1977)
- Flordeluna (1979)