Dan Villegas

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Dan Villegas

Dan Villegas is a director, producer, and cinematographer. He worked as a cinematographer in music videos for bands such as Parokya ni Edgar, Callalily, Sandwich, and Spongecola in his initial years. He won the Balanghai Trophy for Best Cinematography twice from the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for the films Huling Pasada and his directorial debut film, Mayohan. He won the Best Director aw…

Known For

Almost UsAlmost Us · 2026
Almost Us
★ 10.02026
MovieRomanceComedy
RR has always been in love with his best friend, Janine. But she's infatuated with Kenzo, the star of her own fan fiction. When he finds a way for Janine to meet Kenzo, will he risk his own happiness just for her to have her own happiness?
Four Sisters and a WeddingFour Sisters and a Wedding · 2013
Four Sisters and a Wedding
★ 6.82013
MovieFamilyComedy
The children of the Salazar family have been pursuing separate lives in the recent years. After a few years of not being together as a whole family, they find themselves reuniting when CJ announces his plan to marry Princess, his girlfriend for three months. Much to their shock and dismay, CJ's sisters come together for the wedding and have agreed to dissuade him from marrying his fiancée.
The RemotesThe Remotes · 2026
The Remotes
2026
MovieScience FictionMystery
A grieving detective finds himself increasingly ensnared while investigating a case involving a sinister navigation app causing physical and psychological debris.
SunshineSunshine · 2025
Sunshine
★ 8.72025
MovieDrama
Just days before her team's tryouts for the Olympics, dedicated young gymnast Sunshine discovers she is pregnant. Now she must embark on a desperate and risky journey to fight for her dream.
KahaliliKahalili · 2023
Kahalili
★ 4.12023
MovieDrama
A young woman finds work on a wealthy couple’s farm, but is asked to provide the ultimate service: to serve as a surrogate mother. As her pregnancy progresses, the husband’s growing sexual attachment intensifies.
Meet, Greet & ByeMeet, Greet & Bye · 2025
Meet, Greet & Bye
★ 7.02025
MovieDrama
A mother, who loves watching K-dramas, decides to stop her chemo treatment after losing hope of getting better. Her only dream before dying is to meet her ultimate K-drama idol, who is visiting Manila for a series of events. Her four children agree to work together with the condition that once their mother meets their idol, she will undergo therapy before her time runs out.
Heaven's WaitingHeaven's Waiting · 2018
Heaven's Waiting
★ 7.72018
MovieDramaComedy
Lisang’s soul is trapped in purgatory due to her bad behavior. Once again, her name is picked and reconsidered. Will she be able to make it this time?
Fan GirlFan Girl · 2020
Fan Girl
★ 6.52020
MovieDrama
A starstruck girl sneaks into an actor’s house and discovers a horrifying truth about her idol.

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Bride for RentBride for Rent · 2014
Bride for Rent
★ 6.42014
MovieRomanceComedy
On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.

Director of Photography

Ikaw Lang Ang IibiginIkaw Lang Ang Iibigin · 2017
Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin
2017
SeriesDrama
Gabriel Viloria (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca Agbayani (Kim Chiu) develop a special bond at a young age in Zambales. They part ways as Bianca's father needs medical attention that cannot be provided in Zambales. Growing up, they lead separate lives without any communication. Gabriel juggles work and studies while Bianca became a promising young athlete. Bianca is scouted by TigerShark Energy Drinks President, Carlos Dela Vega to be their new endorser. Carlos falls in love with Bianca. A chance encounter at a triathlon organized by TigerShark in Zamboanga reunites Gabriel and Bianca. As they reconnect, they fall in love. Unknown to them, the love they share is threatened by the secrets of the past that if brought to light would destroy their love and their lives. With Carlos falling in love with Bianca, the return of Gabriel’s father Rigor and Gabriel becoming a triathlete, the playing ground becomes dangerous. But Gabriel will fight to the finish, running faster, riding the waves to reach his goals.

Director