Don Michael Perez is a Filipino

television writer A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...

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, television director, and film director. He is a resident writer and director for

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

. His most famous works were ''

Mulawin ''Mulawin'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's Teleb ...

'', ''

Destiny Rose ''Destiny Rose'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 14, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Heali ...

'' and ''

Kambal, Karibal ''Kambal, Karibal'' (International title: ''Heart & Soul'' / ) is a Philippine television drama supernatural series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Pauline Mendoza and Kyline Alc ...

''.

Filmography

Television

* TBA Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit (director) * 2022 '' Return to Paradise'' (director) * 2022 ''

Raising Mamay ''Raising Mamay'' (International title: ''Raising Mama'') is a 2022 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ai-Ai delas Alas in the title role. It premiered on April 25, 2022 on the n ...

'' (director) * 2020 '' Love of My Life'' (director) * 2018-2019 ''

Cain at Abel ''Cain at Abel'' (International title: ''Color of My Blood'' / ) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on November 19, 2018 ...

'' (as co-director) * 2017 ''

'' (as creator, director) * 2017 ''

Mulawin vs. Ravena ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' is a 2017 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the 2004 Philippine television series ''Mulawin'' and the 2005 Philippine film ''Mulawin: The Movie''. Directe ...

'' (as creator, director) * 2016 ''

Hahamakin ang Lahat ''Hahamakin ang Lahat'' (International title: ''Love and Defiance'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin. It premiered on October 3 ...

'' (as head director) * 2016 '' Once Again'' (as head director) * 2015 ''

'' (as head director) * 2015 ''

Yagit ''Yagit'' (International title: ''The Street Urchins'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. It stars Jaypee de Guzman, Janet Elisa Giron, Jocelyn Dela-Cruz and Tom-tom. It premiered on April 25, 1983. The serie ...

'' (as additional co-director) * 2014 '' Strawberry Lane'' (as head director) * 2014 '' Innamorata'' (as head director) * 2013 '' With a Smile'' (as head writer (episodes 1–7), creative consultant (episode 8-65)) * 2013 ''

Maghihintay Pa Rin ''Maghihintay Pa Rin'' (International title: ''Bitter Sweet Life'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca King, Rafael Rosell and Dion Ignacio. It premi ...

'' (as head director) * 2013 '' Bukod Kang Pinagpala'' (as head director) * 2012 ''

Aso ni San Roque ''Aso ni San Roque'' (International title: ''San Roque's Pet'' / ) is a Philippine television drama Fantasy (genre), fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Mona Louise Rey. It premiered on September 10, ...

'' (as head director) * 2012 ''

My Daddy Dearest ''My Daddy Dearest'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ogie Alcasid in the title role. It premiered on June 11, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Ali ...

'' (as head director) * 2011 ''

Daldalita ''Daldalita'' is a Philippine television musical drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Jillian Ward in the title role. It premiered on October 17, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ...

'' (as head director) * 2010 ''

Bantatay ''Bantatay'' (International title: ''The Guardian'') is a Philippine television drama comedy fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the 1995 Film '' Fluke'' and ''100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd''. Directed by Don Michael ...

'' (as head director) * 2009 ''

Darna Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier cha ...

'' (as co-director) * 2009 ''

Zorro Zorro (Spanish language, Spanish for 'fox') is a fictional character created in 1919 by American pulp magazine, pulp writer Johnston McCulley, appearing in works set in the Pueblo of Los Angeles in Alta California. He is typically portrayed a ...

'' (as head writer) * 2009 ''

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' (International title: ''Second Chances'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of ...

'' (as head writer) * 2009 ''

Totoy Bato ''Totoy Bato'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role ...

'' (as co-director) * 2008 ''

Gagambino ''Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel of the same title. Directed by Topel Lee and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis ...

'' (as co-director) * 2008 ''

Dyesebel ''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebe ...

'' (as co-director) * 2008 ''

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita ''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' (International title: ''Sweet Revenge'' / and Crush You) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Joel ...

'' (as head writer) * 2007 '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' (as head writer, co-director) * 2007 '' MariMar'' (as creative consultant) * 2007 ''

Sinasamba Kita ''Sinasamba Kita'' (International title: ''All for You'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine graphic novel written by Gilda Olvidado, the series is the first instalment of ''Sine Novel ...

'' (as head writer) * 2007 ''

Asian Treasures ''Asian Treasures'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama adventure series broadcast by GMA Network. The series marked as the first Philippine television drama series to be filmed in Mongolia, Thailand and China, and is one of the most expensiv ...

'' (as head writer) * 2006 ''

Captain Barbell Captain Barbell is a Filipino people, Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to United States, American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel (DC Comics), C ...

'' (as head writer) * 2006 ''

Majika ''Majika'' () is a 2006 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Eric Quizon, it stars Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on March 20, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up. ...

'' (as creative consultant) * 2005 ''

'' (as creative consultant) * 2004 ''

'' (as creator, head writer) * 1999 '' Click'' (as head writer)

Film

* 2009 '' Shake, Rattle & Roll XI: Ukay-Ukay'' (as Director) * 2006 ''

White Lady A White Lady (or woman in white) is a type of female ghost. She has long straight hair, typically dressed in a white dress or similar garment, reportedly seen in rural areas and associated with local legends of tragedy. White Lady legends ar ...

'' (as screenplay) * 2005 '' Mulawin: The Movie'' (as screenplay) * 2004 ''Kuya'' (as screenplay)

Awards and Nominations

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