Biography
Pablo Santiago was a renowned Filipino film director and producer, celebrated for his significant contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly in the action genre. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s, making his directorial debut with Lo Waist Gang in 1958, a film that played a pivotal role in establishing Fernando Poe Jr. as a leading action star. Over his extensive career, Santiago directed numerous acclaimed films, including Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961), Nueva Vizcaya (1973), and Bontoc (1977).
Directed 68
1990s
- 1996
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Director
- 1994
Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
Director
- 1993
Anak ng Pasig
Director
- 1992
Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor
Director
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Director
- 1990
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
Director
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III
Director
Kahit Konting Pagtingin
Director
1980s
- 1989
Wanted: Pamilya Banal
Director
- 1988
Eagle of Manila
Director
One Day, Isang Araw
Director
Buy One, Take One
Director
Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay
Director
Taray at Teroy
Director
- 1987
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Director
Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier
Director
- 1986
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
Director
- 1985
Isa Isa Lang
Director
- 1984
Cry of Justice
Director
- 1983
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Director
- 1982
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Director
Manedyer... si Kumander!
Director
Annie Sabungera
Director
Pepeng Kaliwete
Director
- 1981
Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
Director
Bandido Sa Sapang Bato
Director
- 1980
Six Million Centavo Man
Director
1970s
- 1979
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
Director
- 1977
Little Christmas Tree
Director
Bontoc
Director
- 1976
Bato sa Buhangin
Director
- 1975
Hit and Run
Director
- 1974
South Seas
Director
Batya't Palu-Palo
Director
- 1973
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako
Director
Nueva Vizcaya
Director
- 1972
Salaginto't Salagubang
Director
- 1971
Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan
Director
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Director
Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan
Director
- 1970
Dampot Pukol Salo
Director
Tierra... Sangre...
Director
1960s
- 1969
Nardong Kutsero
Director
Perlas ng Silangan
Director
Batang Matadero
Director
- 1968
Barbaro Cristobal
Director
Ang Mangliligpit
Director
- 1967
Operation: Discotheque
Director
Umpisahan Mo At Tatapusin Ko
Director
Let's Hang On!
Director
- 1966
Batang Iwahig
Director
- 1965
Dandansoy
Director
- 1964
Let's Go
Director
- 1963
Istambay
Director
Pulong Diablo
Director
- 1962
Walang Pagkalupig
Director
- 1961
Nag-uumpugang Bato
Director
Asiong Salonga
Director
- 1960
Rancho Grande
Director
Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army
Director
Night of Terror
Director
1950s
- 1958
Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
Director
Lutong Makaw
Director
- 1957
Los Lacuacheros
Director
Bakasyon Grande
Director
- 1956
Lo' Waist Gang
Director
Wrote 4
1980s
- 1987
Family Tree
Story
1960s
- 1961
Nag-uumpugang Bato
Writer
- 1960
Night of Terror
Screenplay
1950s
- 1958
Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
Idea
Produced 2
1980s
- 1980
Six Million Centavo Man
Producer
1970s
- 1974
South Seas
Producer
Acted in 1
2010s
- 2014
Ready 2 Die
Psycho (as Pablo Hernandez)