Lamberto V. Avellana

Biography

Lamberto Avellana was a prominent Filipino film and stage director, born in Bontoc, Mountain Province in 1915. Despite budgetary limitations, his films such as Anak Dalita and Badjao earned international acclaim. In 1976, he was named National Artist of the Philippines for Film by President Ferdinand Marcos. Avellana's work also included a notable film debut with Sakay in 1939, showcasing his early interest in realism.