Full Name Benjamin Feleo Years active 1950–2003 Children Johnny Delgado Occupation Director, writer Role Film director | Other names Mang Ben Name Ben Feleo Nationality Filipino Religion Roman Catholicism | |
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Movies Humanap Ka ng Panget, Extranghero, Tataynic, Weyt a minit - kapeng m, Bikini Watch Similar People Johnny Delgado, Zeny Zabala, Ina Feleo, Andrew E, Anna Feleo | ||
Grandchildren Ina Feleo, Anna Feleo | ||
Ben Feleo
Benjamin "Ben" Feleo Sr. (January 24, 1926 – September 21, 2011) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter who directed more than forty films.
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Early life and career
Feleo's film career began with Dalawang Bandila in 1950. He was best known for Filipino comedic films, including Wooly Booly II and Humanap Ka ng Panget in 1990.
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 children, his marriage failed with Marasigan. He found love in 1964 with actress Zeny Zabala and was with her till he died.
Death
Feleo died on 21 September 2011, he was only 85, due to stroke. He was buried at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City. He was predeceased by his son, actor Johnny Delgado. and Benjamin Feleo Jr