Lino Brocka

Filipino film director (1939–1991)
Person human Q983322
Lino Brocka
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Lino Brocka

Summary

Lino Brocka is a human[1]. Born in Pilar[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1939[3]. He passed away in Quezon City[4]. He died on May 22, 1991[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and actor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pilar[2], Lino Brocka…
  • Lino Brocka passed away in Quezon City[4].
  • Lino Brocka was born on April 7, 1939[3].
  • Lino Brocka died on May 22, 1991[5].
  • Lino Brocka died on May 21, 1991[10].
  • Burial took place at Himlayang Pilipino[11].
  • Lino Brocka held citizenship in Philippines[12].
  • Lino Brocka worked as a film director[6].
  • Lino Brocka worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Lino Brocka's professions included actor[8].
  • Lino Brocka was educated at University of the Philippines[13].
  • Lino Brocka received the National Artist of the Philippines[14].
  • Lino Brocka received the Sutherland Trophy[15].
  • Lino Brocka received the FAMAS Award for Best Director[16].
  • Lino Brocka received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[17].
  • Lino Brocka received the FAMAS Award for Best Director[18].
  • Lino Brocka received the Bantayog ng mga Bayani honoree[19].
  • Lino Brocka is recorded as male[20].
  • Lino Brocka's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lino Brocka's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[22].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[23].
  • Lino Brocka's residence is recorded as Sorsogon[24].
  • Lino Brocka's family name is recorded as Brocka[25].
  • Lino Brocka's given name is recorded as Catalino[26].
  • Lino Brocka's described at URL is recorded as https://bantayogngmgabayani.org/bayani/lino-brocka/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lino Brocka was born in Pilar[2]. He was born on April 7, 1939[3].

Education

Lino Brocka was educated at University of the Philippines[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include National Artist of the Philippines[14], a title of honor[28], in Philippines[29], founded in 1972[30]; Sutherland Trophy[15], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; FAMAS Award for Best Director[16], a class of award[33], in Philippines[34], founded in 1953[35]; Ramon Magsaysay Award[17], an award[36], in Philippines[37], founded in 1958[38]; and Bantayog ng mga Bayani honoree[19], an award[39], in Philippines[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 22, 1991[5] and May 21, 1991[10]. Lino Brocka died in Quezon City[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[23]. Burial took place at Himlayang Pilipino[11].

Why It Matters

Lino Brocka has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Lino Brocka born?

Lino Brocka's place of birth was Pilar[2].

Where did Lino Brocka die?

Lino Brocka passed away in Quezon City[4].

What did Lino Brocka do for work?

Lino Brocka worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and actor[8].

Where did Lino Brocka go to school?

Lino Brocka was educated at University of the Philippines[13].

What awards did Lino Brocka receive?

Honors received include National Artist of the Philippines[14], Sutherland Trophy[15], FAMAS Award for Best Director[16], and Ramon Magsaysay Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . tiff.net. tiff.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . pep.ph. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . abudhabifilmfestival.ae. abudhabifilmfestival.ae. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . entertainment.inquirer.net. entertainment.inquirer.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved . news.abs-cbn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . ncca.gov.ph. Retrieved . ncca.gov.ph. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . rmaward.asia. Retrieved . rmaward.asia. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . bantayogngmgabayani.org. Retrieved . bantayogngmgabayani.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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