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Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde (born August 19, 1938), nicknamed Mother Lily and typically credited as Lily Y. Monteverde, is a Filipina film producer and businesswoman. Monteverde was the first and one of the Filipina movie producers who produced many local blockbuster films under different genres in the 1970s and 1980s.
She is the original "Mother" in showbiz. In fact, seldom is she simply called Lily Monteverde. Showbiz outsiders and foreigners could think that Mother is her real given name. She is generally acknowledged as the Mother of Philippine cinema.
Aug 30, 2021 · Here’s to many more years of Mother Lily Monteverde’s uniquely beautiful and purposeful living. She is affectionately called “Mother” by everyone in showbiz and beyond.
Apr 29, 2024 · Calling Lily Monteverde as “Mother” in showbiz is also a tradition. Like a mother who gives birth, loves and takes care of her children, Mother Lily discovers stars to be included among her “Regal Babies,” gives them launching movies, and makes them famous.
Oct 31, 2022 · Six years after, Regal Films, founded by Remy and Lily “Mother Lily” Monteverde released Shake, Rattle, & Roll II following the same sequence of three hair-raising segments. Regal started by bringing Japanese cult movies including Ultraman and Godzilla to the Philippines.
Aug 20, 2020 · Movie empress Lily Monteverde is still not showing any sign of wear and tear on her 82nd birthday celebration Tuesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 2018 · Like Regal Matriarch Lily Yu-Monteverde who is turning 80 years young(er) today, an event she’s celebrating with family, relatives and friends at the grand ballroom of a five-star hotel.
