Chito S. Roño
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He also directed television shows like Spirits (2004), Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (How Much Is Your Dignity?; 2010), Imortal (2010), and Maria Mercedes (2013). He is also Vhong Navarro's manager.
Early life
Chito Sarmiento Roño was born on April 26, 1954, in Calbayog, Samar, in the Philippines to Jose Alvarez Roño (1923–2002),[6] a politician who later became governor of Samar and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, and Carol Dominado Sarmiento. He is the eldest among six siblings. He is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication. During his college days at the university, he was active in Dulaang UP with Tony Mabesa as an actor, stage manager, props man, and director.[7] Chito Roño, with Lizza Nakpil, also founded Rivermaya and Streetboys in 1993, the latter of which included future actors Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario[8][9]
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Filmography
Film director
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Television director
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wansapanataym (Episode: "Kapirasong Langit") | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Spirits | |
| 2007 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | |
| 2010 | Imortal | |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Kapamilya Channel |
Writer
- Si Baleleng at ang Gintong Sirena (1988)
- Istokwa (1996)
- Curacha ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998)
- Spirit Warriors (2000)
- Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (2003)
- Feng Shui (2004)
- Sukob (2006)
- Caregiver (2008)
- T2 (2009)
- Emir (2010)
- Bulong (2011)
Film producer
- Hula (2011)
Film editor
- Itanong Mo sa Buwan (1988)
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Nasaan ang Puso? | Won |
| 2001 | Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Won | ||
| Best Original Story (with Roselle Monteverde-Teo and Roy Iglesias) | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay (with Roy Iglesias) | Won |
References
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External links
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