Joel Torre

Joel Torre
Born Jose Rizalino De Leon Torre
June 19, 1961 (age 57)
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Visayas, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actor
Years active 1978–present
Spouse(s) Christy Azcona

Jose Rizalino "Joel" De Leon Torre[1] (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film José Rizal (1998), crime thriller film On the Job (2013) and the Historical period drama Amigo (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[2][3][4][5] In television, Torre usually plays as a character actor

Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle.

Early career

At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people.He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's Gumising ka, Maruja which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film Oro, Plata, Mata.[6][7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2016–presentFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoTeodoro "Ted" ArevaloABS-CBN
2015-2016On The Wings Of LoveSoliman "Sol" OlivarABS-CBN
2015 Wansapanataym: Remote Ni EricRomy GutierrezABS-CBN
2014Ikaw LamangSamuel HidalgoABS-CBN
2013-2014HonestoHugo LayerABS-CBN
2013Juan Dela CruzJose "Mang Pepe" GuerreroABS-CBN
2012Lorenzo's TimeBadong GamboaABS-CBN
2012Dahil Sa Pag-IbigBenjamin OsorioABS-CBN
2012Walang HangganWilliam AlcantaraABS-CBN
2011100 Days To HeavenAndres DelgadoABS-CBN
2010Wansapanataym: Buhawi JackManuel MirandaABS-CBN
2010GrazildaFernandoGMA Network
2010Pilyang KerubinDante GarciaGMA Network
2010Elena M. Patron's MomayDonato "Donnie" BuenavidezABS-CBN
2009ZorroDon Roberto PelaezGMA Network
2008Sine Novela: Saan Darating Ang Umaga?Ruben RodrigoGMA Network
2008Iisa Pa LamangRolando RamirezABS-CBN
2007Pangarap na BituinCocoy MendozaABS-CBN
2007Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng UnggoyTinongGMA Network
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: PoonJunABS-CBN
2006Gulong ng PaladTomas SantosABS-CBN
2005Now And Forever: MukhaGuidoGMA Network
2004MarinaElias Sto. DomingoABS-CBN
2003Sana'y Wala Nang WakasAnton GarciaABS-CBN
2003A Legacy of Heroes: The Story of Bataan and CorregidorHimselfIBC-13
2002KapalaranCesar ArmanABS-CBN Regional Network Group
2001Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaFranco Dequiros MontecilloABS-CBN
1999Saan Ka Man NaroroonJuanito OcampoABS-CBN
1997EsperanzaRaul EstreraABS-CBN
1995Villa QuintanaRobert QuintanaGMA Network

Films

YearTitleRoleProducer
2018Jacqueline Comes HomeDionisioViva Films
2017Northern LightsKadoSpring Films
2016Just the 3 of UsArturo ManaloStar Cinema
2015Felix ManaloTeofilo RamosViva Films
2013On The JobMario "Tatang" MaghariReality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2012A Secret AffairJimmyViva Films
2012PridyiderMr. BenitezRegal Entertainment
2012Just One SummerDaniel Cuaresma Sr.GMA Films
2012The Bourne LegacyCitrus Samaritan/ExtraUniversal Studios
2012The HealingMelchorStar Cinema
2011Subject: I Love YouMarlonRadiant Films
2011Le MarquisLe commandant du SWATPathé
2010In Your EyesRonnie Delos SantosGMA Films, Viva Films
2010AmigoRafael DacanayVariance Films
Star Cinema
Origin8Media
2008BalerCommandante Teodorico Luna NovicioViva Films
2008Namets!CavemanVideoflick Productions
2008PloningOld SiloyPanoramanila Pictures
2007The PromiseGustinRegal Entertainment, GMA Films
2004Panaghoy sa SubaDamianCM Films
2004Lastikman: Unang BanatAdrian's FatherViva Films
2004Evolution of a Filipino FamilyMayorEbolusyon Productions, Sine Olivia, Paul Tañedo Inc.
2003My First RomanceDanteStar Cinema
2002Singsing Ni LolaFidelRegal Entertainment
2000Spirit WarriorsRomanRoadrunner Network, Inc., MAQ Productions
2000Tanging YamanFrancisStar Cinema
1999Esperanza: The MovieRaul EstreraStar Cinema
1998 Jose Rizal Ibarra/Simoun GMA Films
1995 Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) Conrado Maga Regal Films and Golden Lions Films
1995 The Lilian Velez Story Till Death Us Part Joe Climaco Viva Films and Golden Lions Films
1994Lipa Arandia Massacre Lord Deliver Us From EvilRonald Arandia Viva Films and Golden Lions Films
  • Kabisera (2013)
  • The Diplomat Hotel (2013)
  • Juana C. The Movie (2013)
  • Mariposa: Sa hawla ng gabi (2012)
  • Huling Biyahe (2012)
  • Captive(2012)
  • Flight of an Angel (2011)
  • Deep Gold 3D (2011)
  • Amigo (2010)
  • Sabungero (2009)
  • Surviving Evil (2009)
  • Affliction (2008)
  • Green Paradise (2007)
  • Casket for Hire (2007)
  • Possessed (2007)
  • Baliw (2007)
  • Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006)
  • Umaaraw, umuulan (2006)
  • Hari ng sablay: Isang tama, sampung mali (2005)
  • Beneath the Cogon (2005)
  • Rigodon (2005)
  • Ang anak ni Brocka (2005)
  • Say That You Love Me (2005)
  • Camiling Story (2005)
  • Lasponggols (2005)
  • Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
  • Boso (2005)
  • Kuya (2004)
  • Ang kapitbahay (2003)
  • Chavit (2003)
  • Abong: Small Home (2003)
  • First Time (2003)
  • Sanib (2003)
  • Utang ni Tatang (2002)
  • Taxi ni Pilo (2001)
  • Batang West Side (2001)
  • Anak (2000)
  • Bayaning 3rd World (1999)
  • Still Lives (1999)
  • Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
  • Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan
  • Seventeen (1999)
  • Berdugo (1998)
  • Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko: The Obet Pagdanganan Story (1997)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1997)
  • Puerto Princesa (1997)
  • Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1997)
  • Nakaw na sandali (1997)
  • Ilaban mo bayan ko (1997)
  • Wala na bang pag-ibig? (1997)
  • Milagros (1997)
  • DNA (1997)
  • Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita (1996)
  • Mumbaki (1996)
  • Sana Naman (1996)
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
  • Redeem Her Honor (1995)
  • Rollerboys (1995)
  • Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
  • Eskapo (1995)
  • Asian Cop: High Voltage (1995)
  • Tunay na magkaibigan, walang iwanan... peksman (1994)
  • Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
  • Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (1994)
  • The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) (1993)
  • Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)
  • Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday (1993)
  • Noli Me Tángere (1992)
  • Matud Nila (1991)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991)
  • McBain
  • Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka (1990)
  • Machete: Istatwang buhay (1990)
  • Mana sa ina
  • Kunin mo ang ulo ni Ismael (1990)
  • First Lesson (1989)
  • Mahirap ang magmahal (1989)
  • Anak ng demonyo (1989)
  • Magkano ang iyong dangal? (1988)
  • Arturo Lualhati (1988)
  • Isusumbong kita sa Diyos (1988)
  • Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
  • Olongapo... The Great American Dream (1987)
  • Susuko ba ako, inay? (1987)
  • Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • Evelio (1986)
  • Bilanggo sa Dilim (1986)
  • I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (1986)
  • The Graduates
  • Unfaithful Wife (1986)
  • Bagong Hari (1986)'
  • Bed Sins (1985)
  • Beware: Bed Sins (1985)
  • Isla (1985)
  • Bituing Walang Ningning (1985)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)
  • Batgts 2
  • Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
  • Of the Flesh (1983)
  • Init sa Magdamag (1983)
  • Oro, Plata, Mata ( 1982)
  • Wake Up, Maruja (1978)

Awards

  • Celebrity Inductee, 2013 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame
  • Nominated, Best Drama Actor "Boracay" PMPC Star Awards For TV 1991

References

  1. Evangelista, Patricia (September 2, 2013). "Piolo, Gerald and Joel on the job". Esquire Philippines. Rappler. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/319544/showbiz/joel-torre-wins-best-actor-as-otj-on-the-job-wins-jury-prize-in-south-korea
  3. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/02/13/unexpected-emotional-win-joel-torre-korea
  4. http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/12295/joel-torre-wins-best-actor-otj-on-the-job-wins-jury-prize-in-south-korea
  5. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/105349/on-the-job-joel-torre-win-in-korea
  6. Mangubat, Noel (9 April 2005). "Joel Torre: The actor as student of life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  7. Tariman, Pablo (5 December 2004). "'Idealism' is not an ugly word". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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