Antoinette Jadaone

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Antoinette Jadaone

Born April 21, 1984 · Manila, Philippines (age 42)

Antoinette "Tonet" Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipino writer, producer, and director known for blending mainstream romantic comedy with profound indie sensibilities. A University of the Philippines Diliman graduate, she gained fame for her work on That Thing Called Tadhana (2014) and for directing acclaimed films like Fan Girl (2020) and Sunshine (2024). She is a nine-time FAMAS nominee an…

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?
DreamboiDreamboi · 2026
Dreamboi
2026
MovieDrama
A trans woman becomes entranced by the voice of an underground audio porn star. Torn between fantasy and reality, she drifts through the neon haze of Quezon City on a journey of desire, pain, and self-discovery.
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.
Cuddle WeatherCuddle Weather · 2019
Cuddle Weather
★ 4.42019
MovieComedyDrama
After realizing that prostitutes are not entitled to the best part of love making, two sex workers form a screwy relationship as "cuddle partners" only to realize that they want something more.
I Wish You Had Told MeI Wish You Had Told Me · 2025
I Wish You Had Told Me
★ 5.12025
MovieDrama
When a young missionary uncovers his late father's long-held secret, he travels from the Philippines to Spain in search of his dad's forbidden love.
BirdsongBirdsong
Birdsong
MovieHorror
Kata, a former ornithologist, returns to a remote mountain in search of a rare endangered bird and to seek closure to the unexplained disappearance of her partner a decade prior. Accompanied by her current boyfriend and a local guide, the journey slowly reveals something more unsettling when the forest itself seems to echo, imitate, and remember.
Alone/TogetherAlone/Together · 2019
Alone/Together
★ 6.12019
MovieRomanceDrama
Former college sweethearts Christine and Raf reconnect as adults — reminiscing of their shared past, and revisiting what could've been their future.
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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The Achy Breaky HeartsThe Achy Breaky Hearts · 2016
The Achy Breaky Hearts
★ 7.02016
MovieRomanceComedy
Chinggay, a jewelry shop manager, is one of the single women in their 30’s who feels the pressure to find love. She goes out on dates with men but none of them seem to make the cut. You may blame her high standards but the pain from her previous relationship could also be affecting her judgment on men. Now, her love life is suffering a drought for seven years. Everything changes when suddenly, two men are interested to be with her. Ryan bought an engagement ring from Chinggay only to be rejected by his girlfriend. Chinggay helps Ryan to get back with his girlfriend but they end up losing the ring and becoming good friends. On the other hand, Chinggay’s ex-boyfriend Frank is persistent to redeem himself and to prove that he deserves a second chance with Chinggay. Chinggay finds herself torn between two kinds of love.

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