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- ↑ Vibal & Villegas 2020, p. 161.
- ↑ Tajan, Menchie (1994). "Sister Stella L. / Sangandaan". Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Philippine Art.
- ↑ "CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art | CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ↑ Cruz, Marinel (June 27, 2023). "FDCP to restore 2 Vilma Santos films, conduct free workshops". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved November 24, 2023.
Works cited
- Vibal, Gaspar; Villegas, Dennis (2020). Philippine Cinema, 1897–2020. Vibal Foundation. ISBN 978-971-97-0717-2.