Ishmael Bernal (30 September 1938 – 2 June 1996) was an acclaimed Filipino film, stage and television director. He was also an actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas particularly with feminist and moral issues, his 1982 film Himala (Miracle) is often cited as one of the greatest Filipino films of all time. He is a National Artist of the Philippines.
Read more about Ishmael Bernal: Biography, The Artist, The Film Director, In Philippine Television, Achievements, In New York City, A Summary of His Filmography (1971–1994)