José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the

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José Rizal José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (, ; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the national h ...

'' (1998),

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'' On the Job'' (2013) and the

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'' Amigo'' (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Torre studied at the

University of St. La Salle The University of St. La Salle (USLS) is a Catholic private research university run by the De La Salle Brothers, located in La Salle Avenue, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Established in 1952 as ''La Salle College - Bacolod'', it is t ...

Bacolod Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (; hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; fil, Lungsod ng Bacolod), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Western Visayas, Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Negros Occi ...

, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle.

Early career

At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's ''Gumising ka, Maruja'' which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film '' Oro, Plata, Mata''.

Personal life

Torre's middle name, Rizalino, comes from the fact that he was born exactly 100 years after Filipino national hero

. Torre is married to Christy Azcona in 1990 and had a daughter together.

Filmography

Television

Web

Films

*''Kabisera'' (2013) *''The Diplomat Hotel'' (2013) *''Juana C. the Movie'' (2013) *''Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi'' (2012) *''Huling Biyahe'' (2012) *''Captive''(2012) *''Flight of an Angel'' (2011) *''Deep Gold 3D'' (2011) *''Sabungero'' (2009) *''Surviving Evil'' (2009) *''Affliction'' (2008) *''Green Paradise'' (2007) *''Casket for Hire'' (2007) *''Possessed'' (2007) *''Baliw'' (2007) *''Ina, Anak, Pamilya'' (2006) *''Umaaraw, Umuulan'' (2006) *''Hari ng Sablay: Isang tama, sampung mali'' (2005) *''Beneath the Cogon'' (2005) *''Rigodon'' (2005) *''Ang Anak ni Brocka'' (2005) *''Say That You Love Me'' (2005) *''Camiling Story'' (2005) *''Lasponggols'' (2005) *''Pinoy/Blonde'' (2005) *''Boso'' (2005) *''Kuya'' (2004) *''Ang Kapitbahay'' (2003) *''Chavit'' (2003) *''Abong: Small Home'' (2003) *''First Time'' (2003) *''Sanib'' (2003) *''Utang ni Tatang'' (2002) *''Taxi ni Pilo'' (2001) *''Batang West Side'' (2001) *''Anak'' (2000) *'' Bayaning 3rd World'' (1999) *''Still Lives'' (1999) *''Kiss Mo 'Ko'' (1999) *''Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan'' *''Seventeen'' (1999) *''Berdugo'' (1998) *''Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko: The Obet Pagdanganan Story'' (1997) *''

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'' (1997) *''Puerto Princesa'' (1997) *''Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar'' (1997) *''Nakaw Na Sandali'' (1997) *''Ilaban Mo Bayan Ko'' (1997) *''Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig?'' (1997) *''Milagros'' (1997) *''DNA'' (1997) *''Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita'' (1996) *''Mumbaki'' (1996) *''Sana Naman'' (1996) *''Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!)'' (1995) *''Redeem Her Honor'' (1995) *''Rollerboys'' (1995) *''Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy'' (1995) *'' The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part'' (1995) *''

Eskapo ''Eskapo'' is a 1995 Filipino historical thriller film directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Roy Iglesias and Jose Lacaba. It stars Christopher de Leon and Richard Gomez as Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr. and Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III respective ...

'' (1995) *''Asian Cop: High Voltage'' (1995) *''Tunay na magkaibigan, walang iwanan... peksman'' (1994) *''Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil'' (1994) *''Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice'' (1994) *''The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)'' (1993) *''Maricris Sioson: Japayuki'' (1993) *''Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway'' (1993) *''Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday'' (1993) *''Noli Me Tángere'' (1992) *''Matud Nila'' (1991) *''

Shake, Rattle & Roll III ''Shake, Rattle & Roll III'' is a 1991 Filipino horror anthology film and the third installment of the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It was distributed by Regal Films, and was directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film is an ent ...

'' (1991) *''McBain'' *''Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka'' (1990) *''Machete: Istatwang buhay'' (1990) *''Mana sa ina'' *''Kunin mo ang ulo ni Ismael'' (1990) *''First Lesson'' (1989) *''Mahirap ang magmahal'' (1989) *''Anak ng demonyo'' (1989) *''Magkano ang iyong dangal?'' (1988) *''Arturo Lualhati'' (1988) *''Isusumbong kita sa Diyos'' (1988) *''Hiwaga sa Balete Drive'' (1988) *''Olongapo... The Great American Dream'' (1987) *''Susuko ba ako, inay?'' (1987) *''Once Upon a Time'' (1987) *''Saan Nagkamali Ang Pag-ibig'' (1987) *''Evelio'' (1986) *''Bilanggo sa Dilim'' (1986) *''I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa'' (1986) *''The Graduates'' *''Unfaithful Wife'' (1986) *''Bagong Hari'' (1986)' *''Bed Sins'' (1985) *''Beware: Bed Sins'' (1985) *''Isla'' (1985) *'' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' (1984) *''Batgts'' 2 *''Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan'' (1984) *''Of the Flesh'' (1983) *''Init sa Magdamag'' (1983) *'' Oro, Plata, Mata'' (1982) *''Wake Up, Maruja '' (1978)

Music video appearances

Awards

*Celebrity Inductee, 2013 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame *Nominated, Best Drama Actor "Boracay" PMPC Star Awards For TV 1991

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Torre, Joel 1961 births Living people Filipino male comedians Filipino male television actors Male actors from Negros Occidental People from Bacolod University of St. La Salle alumni Visayan people Filipino male film actors GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities