Olivia M. Lamasan is a

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television and film director, writer, producer, and creative consultant, known for her works such as ''

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'' and '' Madrasta'' which were both successful. Lamasan, the former head of ABS-CBN's creative department, also served as the managing director of

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until 2022. The master director remains as consultant of the network's film/television outfit. ''Inang,'' as fondly called by her colleagues in the industry, is also a resident television and film director of the network.

Career

Lamasan began her career in 1986 as a Production Assistant in ''Nine Deaths of the Ninja''. Lamasan also directed the hit film of 1996, '' Madrasta'' which received multiple awards from the

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. In 2002, Lamasan directed ''

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'' starring

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and

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and also directing ''

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'' in 2004 starring Barretto and

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. In 2009, Lamasan directed ''

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'' starring the Philippines' "Star for All Seasons"

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. The film was successful having a gross revenue of

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137.4 Million. In 2011, she also directed '' In the Name of Love'' which was one of the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time grossing for over PHP117 Million The film starred

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and

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. The film was a nominee for the "Best Movie of the Year" Award in the 28th

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for Movies. Nevertheless, Locsin and Muhlach won the Best Actress and Actor category. Lamasan also won as Best Director for the film in the PASADO Awards. In 2012, Lasaman directed '' The Mistress'' which was a worldwide success for earning PHP300 Million. In 2013, Lamasan was one of the judges in the biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines,

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. In February 2014, Lamasan directed the film '' Starting Over Again'' which was an instant box-office success earning 410 million

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, and was included in the

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of all time. In September 2016, Lamasan directed the film '' Barcelona: A Love Untold'' which was an instant box-office success earning 300 million pesos worldwide.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards

References

External links

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