Maryo J. de los Reyes (October 17, 1952 – January 27, 2018) was a Filipino film and television director. He began his career in the 1970s. He is the only director in the exclusive Grand Slam club, he joined in 2004 when he won Best Director in FAMAS Awards, Luna Awards, Gawad Urian, and Star Awards for his film Magnifico.
Early life and education Maryo J. de los Reyes was born on October 17, 1952 in Santa Ana, Manila. He initially entered a seminary but was convinced by his teachers to pursue a career in the arts instead of committing to a religious vocation.
De los Reyes attended the University of the Philippines Diliman where he graduated with a degree in broadcasting in 1974. He was also a concurrent member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association while studying.
Career Film and television De los Reyes made his directorial debut with the 1979 film High School Circa '65. His next breakthrough film is the 1984 film Bagets which kickstarted the acting careers of Herbert Bautista, William Martinez, and Aga Muhlach.
Another notable film was the 2003 film Magnifico starring Jiro Manio which won the Crystal Bear Award at the 54th Berlin International Film Festival in 2004. His last film was The Unmarried Wife which premiered in 2016.
In television he was involved in various series for ABS-CBN and GMA Network such as Habang Kapiling Ka (2002), Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005), and Munting Heredera (2011). His last completed television work was Someone to Watch Over Me (2016).
Music Along with producer Bella Tan, de los Reyes formed the all-male sexy music group Masculados in 2003 and was launched under the label of Universal Records.
Death De los Reyes died after suffering a heart attack on January 27, 2018, while attending a friend's party at the Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dipolog, Philippines, at the age of 65.
Personal life De los Reyes resides in Quezon City but maintained a rest house in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. He also has roots to the province of Bohol. He was also a faculty member of his alma mater, University of the Philippines.
Filmography Film Year Title Associated Film Production(s) 1979 High School Circa '65 Agrix Films Gabun Annie Batungbakal NV Productions 1980 Bongga Ka Day! Associated Entertainment Corporation Pag-Ibig Ko, Hatiin Ninyo Agrix Films Disco Madhouse 4 na Maria 1981 Rock N' Roll NV Productions Ibalik ang Suwerti Pepe en Pilar Regal Entertainment Totoo Ba ang Tsimis? 1982 School Girls Diosa 1983 Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano Minsan May Isang Ina Don't Cry For Me, Papa Saan Darating ang Umaga? Viva Films 1984 Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit VH Films Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Tender Age Regal Entertainment Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday 1985 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Bagets Viva Films 1986 I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa Regal Entertainment Bagets 2 Viva Films 1987 Tagos ng Dugo VH Films 1988 Kapag Napagod ang Puso 1990 My Other Woman Regal Entertainment 1992 Sinungaling Mong Puso 1994 Bala at Lipstick 1998 Pahiram Kahit Sandali 1999 Linlang Viva Films Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko Regal Entertainment Sa Paraiso ni Efren 2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya Viva Films 2001 Ano Bang Meron Ka? Regal Entertainment Red Diaries 2002 I Think I'm in Love Laman Bedtime Stories 2003 Magnifico Violett Films 2004 Kulimlim Viva Films Naglalayag Angora Films 2005 Happily Ever After Regal Entertainment 2007 A Love Story Star Cinema 2008 Torotot Viva Films 2009 Kamoteng Kahoy APT Entertainment Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Regal Entertainment 2010 I'll Be There Star Cinema 2013 Bamboo Flowers Productions 56 and Film Development Council of the Philippines 2016 The Unmarried Wife Star Cinema
Television Year Title Network 1988 Regal Drama Hour: Infidel ABS-CBN 1999 Di Ba't Ikaw GMA Network 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka 2005 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit ABS-CBN 2006 Calla Lily 2007 Impostora GMA Network 2008 Magdusa Ka Obra Saan Darating ang Umaga? 2009 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Rosalinda 2010 Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Pilyang Kerubin Little Star 2011 Munting Heredera 2012 Biritera Pahiram ng Sandali 2013 Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? 2014 Niño 2015 Pari 'Koy 2016 Someone to Watch Over Me 2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka
Awards
2004: Won the Crystal Bear for "Best Feature Film" for Magnifico during the Berlin International Film Festival 2004: Won Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for "Best Feature Film" for Magnifico during the Berlin International Film Festival 2004: Won the Special Jury Award for "International Competition" category for film Naglalayag at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival
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