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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-07-16 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Lucena, Quezon Province, Philippines

Mel Chionglo

Biography:

Carmelo Chionglo (July 16, 1946 – September 21, 2019) was a Filipino film director and production designer. He has directed more than 40 films since 1981.

From 1966 to 1976, he worked and studied acting and directing at the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts. Returning to Manila, he worked as production designer. He was one of the founding members of the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines Inc. He also served as board member on the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

Known For

Acting

2024

2016

2005

1998

1977

Directing

2016

Iadya Mo Kami as Director

2013

Lauriana as Director

2009

Bente as Director

2006

Twilight Dancers as Director

2003

Xerex as Director

2002

Two Timer as Director

2000

Lagarista as Director

1999

Malikot na Mundo as Director
Burlesk King as Director
Rio Del Mar as Director

1998

Mapusok as Director

1995

Tagos sa laman as Director

1994

Midnight Dancers as Director
Loretta as Director

1993

Disgrasyada as Director

1992

Lucia as Director

1990

Dyesebel as Director
Hot Summer as Director

1988

Babaing Hampaslupa as Director

1987

1985

Company of Women as Director

1984

Sinner or Saint as Director
Teenage Marriage as Director
Dear Mama as Director

1983

Summer Holiday as Director

1982

Anak as Director

1981

Playgirl as Director

Art

1980

Aguila as Production Design
Kasal? as Production Design
Temptation Island as Production Design

1979

Ina, Kapatid, Anak as Art Direction
Ina, Kapatid, Anak as Production Design
Salawahan as Production Design

1978

Wake Up, Maruja as Production Design
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? as Production Design
Ikaw ay Akin as Production Design

1977

Moments in a Stolen Dream as Production Design
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw as Production Design

1976

The Rites of May as Production Design

Writing

1979

Ina, Kapatid, Anak as Screenplay