Gregorio Fernandez
Known For
Directing
Born
May 25, 1904
Died
March 11, 1973 (aged 68)
Birthplace
Lubao, Pampanga, Philippine Islands
Biography
Gregorio Montemayor Fernandez was a prominent Filipino film actor and director, recognized for his significant contributions to Philippine cinema. Born in Lubao, Pampanga, he was the son of Eugenio Araneta Fernandez, a former mayor of Lubao, and Maria Montemayor. Fernandez pursued a career in dentistry, graduating from the Philippine Dental College. To support his studies, he worked as a tax agent for the Bureau of Internal Revenue.