Luis Santiago
| Luigi Santiago | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Louis Santiago September 12, 1977 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Died |
June 8, 2005 (aged 27) Makati City, Philippines |
| Cause of death | murder, gunshot wound, stabbing |
| Other names | Direk Luigi |
| Occupation | Matinee idol, actor, model |
| Years active | 2000–2005 |
| Parent(s) |
Roger Santiago (father) Irma Santiago (mother) |
| Family |
Nicolo Santiago James Santiago (brother) Armi Santiago (sister) |
Louis "Luigi" Santiago (September 12, 1977 – June 8, 2005) was a Filipino TV director.
Early life
He was raised in Belgium, Hong Kong, and New Jersey, United States.
Educational life
He studied film at New York University in New York City.
Career
Santiago was a popular young director of Nginiiig, a top-rated Philippines documentary-type TV show dealing with the paranormal, he was beginning work on a film version of the show when he was fatally shot in a Manila-area bar by a gunman who apparently went berserk and shot several people, Santiago fatally.
Personal life
He is the son of Roger Santiago (father) and Irma Santiago (mother), his siblings are Nicolo and James Santiago (brother) and Armi Santiago (sister).
Filmography
TV director
| Title | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Nginiig | 2004-2005 | ABS-CBN |
Writer
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Umaaraw, Umuulan | 2006 |
Actor
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | Cop #2 | 2000 |
Assistant director
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| 3D | 2000 |
Death
He died on June 8, 2005 in Makati City. [1] He was passing by a bar in Makati City when a drunk male patron suddenly brandished a firearm and shot several people, including the director.
Laid to Rest
Funeral mass was held at Santuario de San Antonio Church, Forbes Park, Makati City at 8:15-9:45 A.M. on June 14, 2005, before his cremation at Loyola Guadalupe at 12:00 noon.
References
- ↑ Ortiz, Margaux C. (Jul 7, 2005). "Major faces grilling for director's death". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A19. Retrieved 13 May 2016.