Maryo J. de los Reyes

Maryo J. de los Reyes (October 17, 1952 – January 27, 2018) was a Filipino film and television director. He began his career in the 1970s. He is the only director in the exclusive Grand Slam club, he joined in 2004 when he won Best Director in FAMAS Awards, Luna Awards, Gawad Urian, and Star Awards for his film Magnifico.

Early life and education Maryo J. de los Reyes was born on October 17, 1952 in Santa Ana, Manila. He initially entered a seminary but was convinced by his teachers to pursue a career in the arts instead of committing to a religious vocation.

De los Reyes attended the University of the Philippines Diliman where he graduated with a degree in broadcasting in 1974. He was also a concurrent member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association while studying. His next breakthrough film is the 1984 film Bagets which kickstarted the acting careers of Herbert Bautista, William Martinez, and Aga Muhlach.

In television he was involved in various series for ABS-CBN and GMA Network such as Habang Kapiling Ka (2002), Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (2005), and Munting Heredera (2011). His last completed television work was Someone to Watch Over Me (2016).

Death De los Reyes died after suffering a heart attack on January 27, 2018, while attending a friend's party at the Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dipolog, Philippines, at the age of 65.

Personal life De los Reyes resides in Quezon City but maintained a rest house in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. He also has roots to the province of Bohol. He was also a faculty member of his alma mater, University of the Philippines.

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Awards

2004: Won the Crystal Bear for "Best Feature Film" for Magnifico during the Berlin International Film Festival 2004: Won Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for "Best Feature Film" for Magnifico during the Berlin International Film Festival 2004: Won the Special Jury Award for "International Competition" category for film Naglalayag at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival