Ben Feleo | |
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Born |
Benjamin Feleo January 24, 1926 Quezon City, Philippines |
Died | September 21, 2011 Quezon City, Philippines |
(aged 85)
Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City |
Residence | DZMM TeleRadyo |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Mang Ben |
Occupation | Director, writer |
Years active | 1950–2003 |
Spouse(s) | Victorina Marasigan |
Children | Johnny Delgado (deceased) |
Ben Feleo (January 24, 1926 – September 21, 2011) was a Filipino film director and screenwriters who directed more than forty films.
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.
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.
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