For his exemplary accomplishments and breakthroughs in Philippine Cinema as a Screenwriter and Dedicated Mentor to the Next Generation of Scriptwriters, the Film Development Council of the Philippines bestows its highest honor, the Camera Obscura Artistic Excellence Award to Mr. Ricardo “Ricky” Lee. Ricky Lee is renowned for his extensive filmography spanning over 40 years, with screenplays for more than 150 films including “Himala,” “Moral,” “Karnal,” “Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?,” “

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