MANILA, Philippines—More than a week after veteran actress Amable “Ama” Quiambao succumbed to heart attack, Philippine theater lost another prime mover, Elmar Beltran Ingles, who died Tuesday morning in his apartment.
Haggling for talent fees but getting paid less than what was agreed upon. Negotiations conducted through text messages, with no official contract to back up the deal. Having the same talent fee for the last five years. Enduring long hours of taping in a rugged out-of-town location and provided only with monobloc chairs as bed for much-needed rest.
Cinematheque Centre Manila is rescreening Lav Diaz’s “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis” this month.
Colleagues and friends remember a gifted actor of wit and kindness, of ‘tender frankness and jolly spirit’
