Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a

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and

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. His award-winning films includes '' The Flor Contemplacion Story'', ''

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'', '' Deathrow'', ''Hubog'', '' Aishte Imasu 1941'', '' Blue Moon'' and ''Mano Po''. On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first

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movie "Walang Kawala" produced by DMV Entertainment. It stars

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and

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, with the special participation of

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. Joel also directs '' Obra'' and will soon start shooting ''

Desperadas 2 ''Desperadas 2'' is a 2008 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and the sequel to ''Desperadas'' (2007). The film stars Ogie Alcasid, Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Iza Calzado. Plot The four sisters from ''Despera ...

''. He started production for the next

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: ''

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'' starring Angelika dela Cruz,

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, and

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. In 2013 Elections he ran as congressman for Cavite's 1st District under the Lakas-CMD/

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/ Partido Magdalo. However he backed out in the race. In 2013, Lamangan was named as the artistic director of Gantimpala Theater Foundation. Lamangan will direct an original musical titled "

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: Mga Anak ng Bayan" and it will star actors Sandino Martin and

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. The show toured in August and September 2013 around provinces of Manila to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Philippine hero,

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. Lamangan is a member of the international Order of DeMolay from Baja Chapter, Cavite City. He was conferred with the highest honor being a DeMolay to the rank of Legion of Honor last November 14, 2015, by the Grand Master Victor Antonio T. Espejo of the Supreme Council Order of DeMolay Philippines for outstanding leadership in his field of endeavor, for service to humanity, for success in fraternal life, including adult service to the

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. The Supreme Council Order of DeMolay is an appendant body of

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Filmography

2022

* '' My Father, Myself''

2021

*''Anak ng Macho Dancer'' *''Bully'Kang: The First Adventure''

2018

*''

Rainbow's Sunset ''Rainbow's Sunset'' is a 2018 Filipino family drama LGBT-themed film directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Eddie Garcia, Tony Mabesa, and Gloria Romero. The movie is an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival, and bagged 11 awards, ...

'' *''The Significant Other''

2017

*''This Time I'll Be Sweeter'' *''Bes and the Beshies'' *''Bhoy Intsik'' *''Foolish Love''

2016

*''Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros'' *''Ang Lalakeng Nangarap na Maging Vilma Santos'' *''Flashmob Romance'' (2016 MMFF New Wave Section) *''That Thing Called Tanga Na'' *'' Siphayo''

2015

*'' Your Place or Mine?'' *''

Felix Manalo Felix Manalo Ysagun (born Félix Ysagun y Manalo; May 10, 1886 – April 12, 1963), also known as Ka Felix, was the founder and the first Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo. Followers see Manalo as a prophet and the last messenger of Go ...

2014

*'' Hustisya''

2013

*''Menor de Edad'' *''

The Bride and the Lover ''The Bride and the Lover'' is a 2013 Filipino romantic film directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Lovi Poe, Jennylyn Mercado and Paulo Avelino. Synopsis In the story, Vivian (Lovi Poe) is sole heir to a business empire. Sheila is Vivian's friend ...

'' *''Burgos'' *''Lihis''

2012

*'' The Mommy Returns'' *''Migrante''

2011

*''Patikul''

2010

*''Sigwa'' *''

Mamarazzi ''Mamarazzi'' is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Eugene Domingo. It is Regal Films' first offering for its 50th anniversary. This is also the last film appearance of actor AJ Perez, who died in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac on A ...

2009

*'' Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love'' *''I Luv Dreamguyz'' *''Heavenly Touch'' *''Fuschia'' *''Dukot'' *''Sagrada Familia'' *''

When I Met U ''When I Met U'' is a 2009 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan and starring Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct; Reyes later left, citing "creative ...

2008

*''

'' *''Walang Kawala'' *'' Manay Po 2: Overload''

2007

*'' Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!'' *''

Desperadas ''Desperadas'' is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written by Roy Iglesias, directed by Joel Lamangan, and starring Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto and Iza Calzado. The film was followed by the sequel '' Desperadas 2'' in 20 ...

'' *''Silip'' *'' Happy Hearts''

2006

*'' Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di'' *'' ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh'' *'' Pacquiao: The Movie'' *''

Manay Po ''Manay Po!'' (aka ''Oring, Orang, Oroses'') is a 2006 Filipino gay-themed comedy film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and starring Cherry Pie Picache, Polo Ravales, John Prats and Jiro Manio. The film grossed "a phenomenal" on its opening day ...

'' *'' Blue Moon''

2005

*'' Ako Legal Wife (Mano Po 4?)''

2004

*'' So... Happy Together'' *'' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' *'' Mano Po III: My Love'' *''

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'' *''

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2003

*''Filipinas'' *''Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa'' *''

Walang Kapalit ''Walang Kapalit'' (''Irreplaceable'') is a Philippine television series which was broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto, it aired from April 23, 2007 to August 31, 2007, replacing '' Sana Maulit Muli'' on ABS-CBN' ...

2002

*''

Mano Po ''Mano Po'' () is a 2002 Filipino drama film produced by Regal Entertainment, and an entry to the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film focuses on the lives of the Chinese Filipino community. ''Mano Po'' stars an all-star cast headed by Ma ...

'' *''Bahid''

2001

*''Hubog'' *'' Mila''

2000

*'' Deathrow'' *''Abandonada''

1990s

Most of the films were produced by Viva Films. *''Bulaklak ng Maynila'' (1999) *''Warat: Bibigay ka ba?'' (1999) *''

'' (1999) *'' Pusong Mamon'' (1998) (co-directed with

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) *'' The Sarah Balabagan Story'' (1997) *''

Bakit May Kahapon Pa? ''Bakit may Kahapon Pa?'' (''Why Is There a Yesterday?'') is a 1996 Filipino drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. It features a rogue New People's Army hitwoman, played by Nora Aunor, who takes revenge on an Army General, played by Eddie Garci ...

'' (1996) *''

Muling Umawit ang Puso ''Muling Umawit ang Puso'' is a 1995 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival. Winner of eight awards at the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival (including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actor and Suppo ...

'' (1995) *'' The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1995) *''Silakbo'' (1995) *''Pangako ng kahapon'' (1994) *'' Kapantay ay Langit'' (1994) *''Anghel na walang langit'' (1994) *''Kadenang Bulaklak'' (1994) *''Ikaw'' (1993) *''Ngayon at Kailanman'' (1992) *'' Hiram na Mukha'' (1992) *''

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 ...

'' (1991)

Television projects

*''Beauty Queens'' (2020) *''

Pamilya Roces ''Pamilya Roces'' (International title: ''Family Jewels'' / ) is a 2018 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Carla Abellana, Gabbi Garcia, Sophie Albert, Shaira Diaz and Jasmine Cur ...

'' (2018) *''

Onanay ''Onanay'' (International title: ''The Way to Your Heart'') is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar and Joel Lamangan, it stars Jo Berry in the title role. It premiered on August 6, 2018 ...

'' (2018) *'' Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?'' (2016) *''

Madam Chairman ''Madam Chairman'' is a Philippine television comedy drama broadcast by TV5 starring Sharon Cuneta, Jay Manalo and Byron Ortile. It aired on October 14, 2013 to February 28, 2014 on the network's primetime block. It is credited as Cuneta's first ...

'' (2013) *''

Enchanted Garden ''Enchanted Garden'' is a Philippine fantasy-drama TV series aired on TV5.http://lionheartv.blogspot.com/2012/07/tv-releases-enchanted-gardens-extended.html It was aired during weekdays at 6:30 pm (UTC+8) and it had a weekly marathon during Sund ...

'' (2012) *'' Valiente'' (2012) *''

Pahiram ng Isang Ina ''Pahiram ng Isang Ina'' (International title: ''Lend Me a Mom'' / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Bea Binene and Carmina Villarroel. It premiered on August 15, 2011 o ...

'' (2011) *''

Magic Palayok ''Magic Palayok'' (International title: ''Magic Pot'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Geoff Eigenmann, Carla Abellana and Angeli Nicole Sanoy. It premiere ...

'' (2011) *''

Beauty Queen A beauty pageant is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personality, intelligence, ...

'' (2010) *''

Basahang Ginto ''Basahang Ginto'' (International title: ''Golden Heart'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine comic book by Mars Ravelo and the 1952 Philippine film of the same title, the series is t ...

'' (2010) *''

Ikaw Sana ''Ikaw Sana'' (International title: ''To Love You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras and Pauleen Luna. It premiered on September 21, ...

'' (2009-2010) *''Kahit Minsan Lang'' (2010) Starring Ivan Dorscner *''

Adik Sa'Yo ''Adik Sa'Yo'' (International title: ''Love Games'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan and Lore Reyes, it stars Jolina Magdangal, Jennica Garcia, Dennis Trillo ...

'' (2009) *''

: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' (2009) *''

'' (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 ...

'' (2008) *''

Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig ''Pasan Ko ang Daigdig'' (International title: ''World on My Shoulders'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1987 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the fourth instalment of ''Sine Novel ...

'' (2007–08) *''

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 ...

'' (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 ...

'' (2007, co-director) *''

Vietnam Rose ''Vietnam Rose'' () is a 2005 Philippine television drama series aired on ABS-CBN from September 19, 2005 to February 10, 2006 with a total of 100 episodes. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Maricel Soriano, Assunta de Rossi, Angelica Panganiba ...

'' (2005) *''

Kung Mawawala Ka ''Kung Mawawala Ka'' (International title: ''A World Without You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio and Argel Joseph, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Cogie Domin ...

'' (2002–03) *''

Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi ''Liwanag ng Hatinggabi'' (International title: ''Light of Midnight'') is a Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of ''GMA Mini-Series''. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Lorn ...

'' (1999–2000)

Trademarks

;Frequently works with: *Actors/Actress - Creatures **''Jim Pebanco'' **''Tony Mabesa'' **''

Maricel Soriano Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly ...

'' **''

Jay Manalo Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino- Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese ...

'' *Writers - **'' Roy C. Iglesias'' **''Ricardo Lee'' **''Dinno Erece''

Accolades

Metro Manila Film Festival The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on ...

References

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