Marilou Diaz-Abaya was born on March 30, 1955 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was a director and producer, known for Muro-ami (1999), Bagong buwan (2001) and Sa pusod ng dagat (1998). She was married to Manolo Abaya. She died on October 8, 2012 in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
