Lea’s 1963 offering, Kami’y Kaawaan, was a tearjerker, a five-hankie family drama.
‘The picture that will wring your heart and bring tears to your eyes,’ the blurb read in part.
Kami’y Kaawaan starred Efren Reyes and Gloria Sevilla, written and directed by Consuelo P. Osorio.
In the ’60s and ’70s, Lea produced memorable films like Fernando Poe Jr.’s Santiago, Susan Roces’ Maruja and Hilda Koronel’s Haydee. Lea gave Lino Brocka his directorial break in Wanted: Perfect Mother. Brocka also directed Tubog sa Ginto, Santiago and Stardom, among others, for Lea. — RKC