Joel Lamangan

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Joel Lamangan

Born September 21, 1952 · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines (age 74)

Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. His award-winning films includes The Flor Contemplacion Story, Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po.

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The Year of Living DangerouslyThe Year of Living Dangerously · 1982
The Year of Living Dangerously
★ 6.71982
MovieRomanceDrama
A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.
Pacquiao: The MoviePacquiao: The Movie · 2006
Pacquiao: The Movie
★ 4.82006
MovieDramaAction
Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. With the help of his wife (Bea Alonzo), will he be able to rise once more to be worthy of being called "the People's Champion"?
Son of Macho DancerSon of Macho Dancer · 2021
Son of Macho Dancer
★ 4.32021
MovieDrama
This is the story of Inno, the son of Pol, the original Macho Dancer.
Island of DesireIsland of Desire · 2022
Island of Desire
★ 4.52022
MovieDramaThriller
A nurse is assigned to work at an island called Isla Bato, where men treat women with lust. As she experiences the people's madness, she plans a way to get out of the island.
SiphayoSiphayo · 2016
Siphayo
★ 4.52016
MovieDramaRomance
A self-made farmer and rice mill owner who faces a rebellion by his two sons when he installs his young mistress as the new woman of the house immediately after the death of his wife. Complicating matters further is the fact that the older son is already living with his common-law wife in the same house.
Heavenly TouchHeavenly Touch · 2009
Heavenly Touch
★ 5.82009
MovieDramaRomance
Jonard is having trouble making ends meet. His mother is suffering from depression, and he and his sister are forced to quit school in order to take care of her. One day, Jonard meets up his friend Rodel, and Rodel introduces him to the world of massage parlors. Rodel teaches him massage, and brings him to Heavenly Touch, a syndicate-run massage parlor that mostly caters to homosexuals.
Manila in the Claws of LightManila in the Claws of Light · 1975
Manila in the Claws of Light
★ 7.41975
MovieDramaMystery
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Fall GuyFall Guy · 2023
Fall Guy
★ 3.62023
MovieDrama
A sexy political drama about a man who's blamed for a crime he didn't do. Will justice be ever served to small people like him?

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ValienteValiente · 2012
Valiente
2012
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
Valiente is a Philippine drama television series, aired and broadcast on TV5. It is the remake of the 5-year original epic drama of the same name that tells the story of love, hatred, vengeance and friendship. It returns with a cast led by JC de Vera, Oyo Boy Sotto, Niña Jose, Nadine Samonte, Jaclyn Jose and Michael de Mesa. It is written by Phil M. Noble from the original story of highly acclaimed writer Gina Marissa Tagasa and is directed by multi-awarded film and television director Joel Lamangan. It is produced by Archangel Productions and TAPE Inc. and aired on February 13, 2012, after Wiltime Bigtime. It recounts the epic tale of two families whose lives are intertwined by their desire to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Gardo and Theo from the two conflicting families of Valiente and Braganza; are two men who used to be best of friends but came to be mortal enemies brought by the ambitious Donya Trining and how will she use her wealth and power in manipulating the life of Gardo Valiente, the real Braganza.

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