Michael Tuviera
Michael Tuviera | |
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| Born | Michael P. Tuviera |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Director of The Kingdom |
Michael P. Tuviera is a Filipino director, writer and producer. One of his notable works is the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Kingdom.
He is the son of former Eat Bulaga producer and APT Entertainment founder Tony Tuviera.[1][2]
Early life
Tuviera studied communication arts at the Ateneo de Manila University. In one of his film projects, one of his actors is future congressman Dato Macapagal Arroyo.[2]
Career
After studied in University of Southern California School of Cinemamatic Arts, he worked in a sitcom 1 for 3 in 1997 as a writer.[2] He also directed Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie that billed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.[3]
In 2014, he directed an independent film titled The Janitor starring Dennis Trillo, Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. The said movie is an entry for the Cinemalaya Festival.[4]
He also directed Imagine You and Me in 2016, starred by Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.[5] He criticzed pirated copy holders of the movie.[6]
In 2024, he directed the entry The Kingdom, billed by Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, which is also submitted as an entry to 2024 MMFF.[7] In the awards night, the movie won 2nd best picture, best production design, best visual design, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and Tuviera is selected as one of two best director awardee.[8]
Credits
Screenwriter
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 for 3 |
Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2024 | The Kingdom |
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles |
| 2015 | Imagine You and Me |
| 2015–16 | Princess in the Palace |
| 2014 | The Janitor |
| 2014 | APT Lenten Special: Panalangin |
| 2013 | Kidlat |
| 2012 | Faithfully |
| 2012 | The Good Daughter |
| 2011 | Futbolilits |
| 2011 | Dwarfina |
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe |
| 2010 | Panday Kids |
| 2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Until Forever |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle and Roll X |
| 2008 | Luna Mystika |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Unsung Melody |
| 2007 | Lupin |
| 2007 | The Promise |
| 2006 | Captain Barbell |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 |
| 2006 | TxT |
Screenwriter & Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 |
Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| Standing | |
| Meant to Beh | |
| Bwakaw | |
| Fuschia |
Executive Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| Byaheng Broken Hearted | |
| Amulet and Enteng Kabisote | |
| Cassava | |
| Grandpa Is Dead | |
| Scaregivers | |
| Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | |
| Moments of Love |
Personal life
Tuviera is married with Penny Daza.[8]
References
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (April 26, 2023). "'Eat Bulaga' producer Tony Tuviera 'chose to be quiet' amid controversy, Boy Abunda says". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2006). "To production work born". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (September 17, 2009). "Yaya and Angelina director Mike Tuviera downplays supposed rivalry with Kimmy Dora". PEP.ph.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (October 6, 2014). "Director Mike Tuviera on making 'The Janitor,' meeting a hitman with Dennis Trillo". RAPPLER. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "READ: Direk Mike Tuviera reveals why it took five takes to complete hospital scene in 'Imagine You & Me'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "MUST-READ: Direk Mike Tuviera slams people behind pirated copies of 'Imagine You & Me'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Vibas, Danny (July 24, 2024). "Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual team up for epic film 'The Kingdom'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Daza, Pat-P. (December 30, 2024). "How Mike Tuviera came up with a provocative winner of a film". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.