Mel Chionglo

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Mel Chionglo

Born July 16, 1946 · Lucena, Quezon Province, Philippines

Died September 21, 2019 · aged 73

Carmelo Chionglo (July 16, 1946 – September 21, 2019) was a Filipino film director and production designer. He has directed more than 40 films since 1981. From 1966 to 1976, he worked and studied acting and directing at the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts. Returning to Manila, he worked as production designer. He was one of the founding members of the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines Inc. …

Known For

DyesebelDyesebel · 1990
Dyesebel
★ 8.01990
MovieRomanceFantasy
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, the mermaid Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.
The BachelorThe Bachelor · 1984
The Bachelor
★ 9.01984
MovieDrama
Crispin is a soltero who has undergone several heartbreaks with women, broken family ties, and his own personal conflicts. In his evolution as a man, he shows his weakness, his strengths, his confusion.
The Rites of MayThe Rites of May · 1976
The Rites of May
★ 6.51976
MovieDramaThriller
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? · 1987
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?
★ 9.01987
MovieDrama
A wife finally realizes that there is life after her separation from her husband and devotes her time and attention instead to their daughter who gives birth to a child out of wedlock.
XerexXerex · 2003
Xerex
★ 4.12003
MovieDramaRomance
After 15 years of unprecedented tabloid sex notoriety, the Xerex Xaviera fantasy achieves big screen fulfillment via three exciting escapades into sensual. "Kama" tells of a teenaged girl's intimate dalliances with a campus heartthrob who turns out to be a heel. "O" follows a bride-to-be's lusty rollercoaster ride that takes her to an orgasmic bore, and her newfound toyboy, a beach lifeguard who¿s only saving grace is his bedside acrobatics. While "Butas" explores the dark, seedy voyeuristic world of illicit sex.
The Son of BrockaThe Son of Brocka · 2005
The Son of Brocka
2005
MovieComedy
It is about a group of investigative journalists from a sub-par TV station who accidentally scores a scoop that a 21-year-old boy is looking around for his identity… he claims to be the son of the late director Lino Brocka, a known gay filmmaker.
Two TimerTwo Timer · 2002
Two Timer
★ 5.82002
MovieActionDrama
Viveca is happily married to Cholo, a renowned and respected psychiatrist. Unknown to many, Viveca, has long been leading a double life. She has an appetite for men, for quick, and sometimes very dangerous sexual adventures, be it real or fantasy. There is no question in her mind how much she loves her family. Viveca had a one-time affair with Andre, a DJ who is bored with his life. He surrounds himself with toys from drugs to race cars to Dahlia, who is more a girl toy than a girlfriend. A one night stand with Viveca gives Andre the speed he has been looking for: a forbidden love affair with a very attractive married woman. He pursues Viveca like there is no tomorrow. Viveca tries to distance herself from Andre, but he proves to be too stubborn for her. Complications upon complications set it. Should Viveca remain secretive of what is happening or continue living a life of deceit.
Midnight DancersMidnight Dancers · 1994
Midnight Dancers
★ 5.41994
MovieDramaCrime
Joel, Dennis and Sonny are three poor, handsome brothers who support their parents by working as "macho" dancers in the lively gay club scene of Manila in this dramedy that was originally banned in the Philippines.

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Two TimerTwo Timer · 2002
Two Timer
★ 5.82002
MovieActionDrama
Viveca is happily married to Cholo, a renowned and respected psychiatrist. Unknown to many, Viveca, has long been leading a double life. She has an appetite for men, for quick, and sometimes very dangerous sexual adventures, be it real or fantasy. There is no question in her mind how much she loves her family. Viveca had a one-time affair with Andre, a DJ who is bored with his life. He surrounds himself with toys from drugs to race cars to Dahlia, who is more a girl toy than a girlfriend. A one night stand with Viveca gives Andre the speed he has been looking for: a forbidden love affair with a very attractive married woman. He pursues Viveca like there is no tomorrow. Viveca tries to distance herself from Andre, but he proves to be too stubborn for her. Complications upon complications set it. Should Viveca remain secretive of what is happening or continue living a life of deceit.

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