Armando "Bing" Lao (September 6, 1948 – June 18, 2024) was a Filipino screenwriter and film director best known for writing the screenplay for films such as Brillante Mendoza's Kinatay, Jeffrey Jeturian's Kubrador and Pila Balde, and Chito S. Roño's Suntok sa Buwan.

Lao also founded the Philippines' influential "Found Story Screenwriting Workshop".[1]

Lao died at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City, on June 18, 2024, at the age of 75.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (23 January 2013). "Award-winning screenwriter Armando Lao to hold 'Found Story' workshop". InterAksyon.com. Kapitolyo, Pasig. TV5 News and Information. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Veteran screenwriter Armando 'Bing' Lao dies at 75". Rappler.com. 18 June 2024.
  3. ^ Gatchalian, Ched Rick (2024-06-18). "PH cinema icon Armando 'Bing' Lao dies at 75". Retrieved 2024-06-18.