MANILA - Multi-awarded director Marilou Diaz-Abaya has passed away.
Abaya, who was battling breast cancer, died at the hospital at 6:45 in the evening.
Some of her most well-known works include "Tanikala," "Muro-ami," and the "Jose Rizal" biopic.
Her final film was the religious family drama "Ikaw ang Pag-ibig" in 2011, which commemorated the 300th anniversary of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. -- ANC, Rundown, October 8, 2012
source: abs-cbnnews.com
