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Showbiz industry mourns the death of veteran film director Gil Portes

By AEDRIANNE ACAR
Updated On: May 25, 2017, 12:14 PM
Rest in peace, Direk Gil.
 

The Philippine showbiz industry is mourning the death of one of the country’s multi-awarded film directors, Gil Merluza Portes. He died last Wednesday, May 24.

He was 71.

Direk Gil was behind several highly-acclaimed films like Saranggola, Mga Munting Tinig, and Ang Hapis.

As of writing, it is not yet clear what caused his death.

Direk Adolf Alix Jr.  of the Kapuso soap D’ Originals took to Facebook to pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker.

 

 

Meanwhile, Alessandra de Rossi and Direk Jose Javier Reyes posted on social media their heartfelt gratitude to the late filmmaker for his immense contribution to the Philippines movie industry.

 

Salamat. ???

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