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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

Dreamboi

Dreamboi · 2026

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.

Almost Us

Almost Us · 2026

MovieRomanceDrama

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?

The Remotes

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.

I Wish You Had Told Me

I Wish You Had Told Me · 2025

I Wish You Had Told Me

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.

Fan Girl

Fan Girl · 2020

A starstruck girl sneaks into an actor’s house and discovers a horrifying truth about her idol.

This Place

This Place · 2026

An introspective journey of a Filipino daughter attending the funeral of her estranged OFW father in a city in Japan that is rebuilding from the aftermath of the March 2011 tsunami.

Kitty K7

Kitty K7 · 2023

After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Hana, an underpaid graphic artist, reinvents herself as Kitty K-7, the newest camgirl of the alter world.

A Catholic Schoolgirl

A Catholic Schoolgirl · 2023

A Catholic Schoolgirl

A 15-year-old A-student defies the views of her all-girls Catholic school as she confronts her feelings for a school nun.

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Dreamboi

Dreamboi · 2026

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.

Sinta

Almost Us

Almost Us · 2026

MovieRomanceDrama

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?

Executive Producer

The Remotes

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.

Executive Producer

I Wish You Had Told Me

I Wish You Had Told Me · 2025

I Wish You Had Told Me

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.

Producer

Fan Girl

Fan Girl · 2020

A starstruck girl sneaks into an actor’s house and discovers a horrifying truth about her idol.

Executive Producer

This Place

This Place · 2026

An introspective journey of a Filipino daughter attending the funeral of her estranged OFW father in a city in Japan that is rebuilding from the aftermath of the March 2011 tsunami.

Executive Producer

Kitty K7

Kitty K7 · 2023

After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Hana, an underpaid graphic artist, reinvents herself as Kitty K-7, the newest camgirl of the alter world.

Producer

A Catholic Schoolgirl

A Catholic Schoolgirl · 2023

A Catholic Schoolgirl

A 15-year-old A-student defies the views of her all-girls Catholic school as she confronts her feelings for a school nun.

Creative Consultant

Sunshine

Sunshine · 2025

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.

Director

Cuddle Weather

Cuddle Weather · 2019

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.

Producer

Utol

An Oppo Reno2 short film by Antoinette Jadaone.

Director

Saling Pusa

Saling Pusa · 2006

Without any money in her pocket, a seemingly innocent girl joins an intense game of gambling with three shady-looking men. Who will win everything? Who will leave with more than nothing?

Director

I Get So Sad Sometimes

I Get So Sad Sometimes · 2021

I Get So Sad Sometimes

In the small town of Pagadian, a gay teenager eagerly waits for a mature man to finally reveal his face after developing an anonymous sexual relationship with him online.

Executive Producer

'plano

Plano is a short film about a man who didn't pick on someone his own size, and a girl who seemed too little to be vengeful.

Director

Rookie

MovieRomanceDrama

An awkward 6-footer teen is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly when the Catholic school she transferred to did not have a basketball team. Everything changes when she meets their star player.

Producer

The Breakup Playlist

The Breakup Playlist · 2015

The Breakup Playlist

MovieDramaRomance

A story about an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other.

Screenplay

Alone/Together

Alone/Together · 2019

MovieRomanceDrama

Former college sweethearts Christine and Raf reconnect as adults — reminiscing of their shared past, and revisiting what could've been their future.

Director

The Bit Player

The Bit Player · 2013

MovieComedyDrama

A single mother working as a film extra dreams of landing bigger roles while struggling with the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.

Screenplay

The Missing

The Missing · 2023

MovieAnimationDrama

When an alien comes back to take him, a mouthless young man's life twists and turns as his memories untangle.

Executive Producer

Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig

Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig · 2014

Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig

MovieComedyRomance

Bold Sari enlists with Josh, a young man whom she barely met. They set from Metro Manila to Leyte to find the owner of a letter she found and see the fulfillment of its vow. They discover that the journey is just as relevant as their goal.

Director

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay · 2012

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay

MovieDramaComedy

A professional horror movie extra prepares for her first ever acting award nomination.

Director

That Thing Called Tadhana

That Thing Called Tadhana · 2015

That Thing Called Tadhana

A woman struggling to meet airline baggage requirements meets a man who comes to her aid. They form a friendship that helps them mend each other's hearts.

Director

All of You

All of You · 2017

MovieComedyRomance

It’s time to get kilig to the bones with Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsey who play to strangers who met, fell in love fast, and have to decide after three years where their relationship is really going. Will they give up on love or continue to make it last? All of You is sure to make you fall in love over and over again.

Creative Producer

Uninvited

Uninvited · 2024

MovieThrillerMystery

A woman plots to take down the billionaire responsible for her daughter's death. She decides to attend his lavish party disguised as a charming wealthy donor.

Producer

On the Wings of Love

On the Wings of Love · 2015

On the Wings of Love

SeriesDramaRomance

A young Filipina woman agrees to marry an American citizen so she can stay in the US and fulfill her American dream, leading to unexpected results.

Director

Drag Den

Drag Den · 2022

The den is finally open! The “Drag Lord” Manila Luzon, together with her “drag dealer” Nicole Cordovez, and “drag runner” Sassa Gurl welcome the eight aspiring queens as they embark on an eight-week dragventurous competition showcasing their wit, talent and beauty to become the first Pinoy drag supreme.

Producer

Since I Found You

Since I Found You · 2018

Since I Found You

SeriesDramaComedy

Five people looking for different kinds of love—the tough boss, the reliable practicumer, the career-driven assistant, the hardworking secretary, and the humorous company driver. Failures might stop them in their search, but love finds its way.

Director

Replacing Chef Chico

Replacing Chef Chico · 2023

Replacing Chef Chico

When a head chef falls into a coma, it's up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.

Writer

The Seniors

The Seniors · 2022

SeriesComedyDrama

Julia Barretto stars with Ella Cruz, Awra Briguela and Andrea Babierra as they play four teens trying to make it through senior high while facing love and life problems. Produced by renowned duo, writer-directors Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas.

Creator

Sleep with Me

Sleep with Me · 2022

SeriesDramaComedy

Harry, an overnight radio DJ who is in a wheelchair, and her crush Luna, who suffers from a sleeping condition, navigate their respective disorders and issues from past relationships as they start their romance.

Producer

The Kangks Show

The Kangks Show · 2021

The Kangks Show

It follows Dr. Kara Teo (Angelica Panganiban), a sex therapist who's hosting the 15th season of The Kangks Show, a sex advice show. Its ratings are plummeting, and the millennial Kara finds out that her greatest threat is Cassandra (Maris Racal), a young influencer who runs her own sex advice show on TikTok.

Director

Begin in the Middle

Begin in the Middle · 2023

Begin in the Middle

SeriesDramaComedy

Simula sa Gitna is a comedy-drama series that follows the (after)life of souls working as custodians of Middle and guardians to newly deceased people.

Director