Ben Feleo

Ben Feleo
Born Benjamin Feleo
January 24, 1926
Quezon City, Philippines
Died February 12, 2011 (aged 85)
Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other names Mang Ben
Occupation Director, writer
Years active 1950–2003
Religion Roman Catholicism
Spouse(s) Victorina Marasigan
Children Johnny Delgado (deceased)

Ben Feleo (January 24, 1926 – September 21, 2011) was a Filipino film director and screenwriters who directed more than forty films.[1]

Early life and career

Feleo's film career began with Dalawang Bandila in 1950.[2] He was best known for Filipino comedic films, including Wooly Booly II and Humanap Ka ng Panget in 1990.[2]

Personal life

He was married to educator Victorina Marasigan, with son Juan Feleo a.k.a. Johnny Delgado, and Benjamin Feleo JR ( also known as Bobby). Though they were blessed with two siblings his marriage failed with Marasigan. He found love in 1964 with actress Zeny Zabala and was with her till he died.

Filmography

Director

Title Year
Tagret: Sexy Rose 1966
Let's Merry Go Round 1967
Alexander Bilis 1967
Alias Chain Gang 1967
Sa Manlulupig 'Di Ka Pasisiil 1968
Mali-Mali Meets Batangueno 1968
Kiko en Kikay 1968
Kidlat sa Karate 1968
Honey and West 1968
Daredevil 1968
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen 1970
Santa Teresa Da Avila 1970
Sanga-Sangang Apoy 1971
Europe Here We Come! 1971
Banderang Kapos 1971
The Young Idols 1972
Kumander Dayang-Dayang 1972
Notorious 1972
Itik-Itik 1972
Kasing-Kasing Ko 1973
Miss Aruba Went To Town 1975
The Witch 1975
Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit 1975
Jack and Jill and John 1975
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! 1976
My Heart Belongs to Daddy 1982
Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon 1982
Always in My Heart 1983
Nang Maghalo Ang Balat Sa Tinalupan 1984
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune 1985
The Crazy Professor 1985
Kalabog en Bosyo Strike Again 1986
Binibining Tsuperman 1987
Rock-a-Bye Baby: Tatlo Ang Daddy 1988
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor 1989
Everlasting Love 1989
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1989
Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan 1990
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1990
Pitong Gamol 1991
Humanap Ka ng Pangit 1991
Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol 1991
Pretty Boy 1992
Alabang Girls 1992
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol 1993
Pinagbiyak na Bunga 1994
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko 1994
Bikini Watch 1995
Bangers 1995
Where D' Girls 'R 1996
Tataynic 1998
Tusong Twosome 2001
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit 2001
D'Uragons 2002

Screenplay

Title Year
Kahapon Lamang 1959
Isinumpa 1959
Bulilit Al Capone 1959
Tanzan The Mighty 1962
Lab na Lab Kita 1962
Siyam na Langit 1962
Tres Kantos 1963
Tansan vs. Tarsan 1963
Dance-O-Rama 1963
Ang Manananggol ni Ruben 1963
Walang Takot sa Patalim 1964
Simbangis ng Tigre 1964
Bilis at Tapang 1964
Adre, Ayos Na! Ang Buto-Buto 1964
Pitong Desperada 1964
Babaeng Kidlat 1965
7 Mata-Hari 1965
Mula na Kita'y Ibigin 1966
Ikaw...Ang Gabi at Ang Awit 1966
Whisper to the Wind 1966
Doble Trece 1966
Counter Spy 1966
Agent Wooly Booly at Ang 7 Bikini 1966
Pambihirang Pito 1967
Honey and West 1968
Ang Banal, Ang Ganid, At Ang Pusakal 1968
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen 1970
Sanga-Sangang Apoy 1971
Banderang Kapos 1971
The Young Idols 1972
Kumander Dayang-Dayang 1972
Notorious 1972
Itik-Itik 1972
Kasing-Kasing Ko 1973
Jack and Jill and John 1975
Beloy and the Kid 1976
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! 1976
Teacher's Pet 1981
San Basilio 1981
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection 1982
Always in My Heart 1983
Da Best in Da West 1984
Nang Maghalo Ang Balat Sa Tinalupan 1984
John & Marsha '85: Sa Probinsiya 1985
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune 1985
The Crazy Professor 1985
Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango 1986
Everlasting Love 1989
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1989
Toosie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan 1990
Teacher's Enemy No. 1 1990
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1990
Pitong Gamol 1991
Pretty Boy 1992
Alabang Girls 1992
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol 1993
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko 1994
Bikini Watch 1995
Where D' Girls 'R 1996
Tataynic 1998
Tusong Twosome 2001
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit 2001
D'Uragons 2002
Home Along Da Riber 2002

Story

Title Year
Bulilit Al Calpone 1959
Mga Dariling Ginto 1964
Bilis at Tapang 1964
Adre, Ayos Na! Ang Buto-Buto 1964
Pitong Desperada 1964
Babaeng Kidlat 1965
7 Mata-Hari 1965
Ana-Roberta 1965
Target: Sexy Rose 1965
Mula na Kita'y Ibigin 1966
Ikaw...Ang Gabi at Ang Awit 1966
Whisper to the Wind 1966
Doble Trece 1966
Counter Spy 1966
Agent Wooly Booly at Ang 7 Bikini 1966
Pambihirang Pito 1967
Let's Merry Go Round 1967
Alexander Bilis 1967
Alias Chain Gang 1967
Honey and West 1968
Ang Banal, Ang Ganid, At Ang Pusakal 1968
Machine Gun Johnny and the Sexy Queen 1970
Sanga-Sangang Apoy 1971
Banderang Kapos 1971
The Young Idols 1972
Kumander Dayang-Dayang 1972
Notorious 1972
Itik-Itik 1972
Kasing-Kasing Ko 1973
Jack and Jill and John 1975
Beloy and the Kid 1976
Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta! 1976
Teacher's Pet 1981
San Basilio 1981
John & Marsha '85: Sa Probinsiya 1985
Goatbuster: Sa Templo ni Dune 1985
Binibining Tsuperman 1987
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1989
Toosie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan 1990
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1990
Pitong Gamol 1991
Pretty Boy 1992
Alabang Girls 1992
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol 1993
Where D' Girls 'R 1996
Tataynic 1998
Tusong Twosome 2001
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit 2001
D'Uragons 2002

Writer

Title Year
Sa Manlulupig 'Di Ka Pasisiil 1967
Daredevil 1968
Bawat Kanto Basagulo 1968

Adaptation

Title Year
Kalabog En Bosyo Strike Again 1986

Actor

Title Year Films
Humanap Ka ng Pangit 1991 Viva Films
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko 1994 Viva Films

Death

Feleo died on 21 September 2011, he was only 85, due to stroke. He was buried at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.[2] He was predeceased by his son, actor Johnny Delgado.[2]

References

  1. San Diego Jr., Bayani (2011-09-23). "Ben Feleo, 85". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Veteran film director Ben Feleo dies". ABS-CBN News. 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2011-09-28.