Joel Torre

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

Joel Rizalino Torre (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.^[1][2][3][4] 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.^[5][6]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2017	Because You Love Me		ABS-CBN
2015- 2016	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Teodoro "Ted" Arevalo	ABS-CBN
2015-2016	On The Wings Of Love	Soliman "Sol" Olivar	ABS-CBN
2015	Wansapanataym: Remote Ni Eric	Romy Gutierrez	ABS-CBN
2014	Ikaw Lamang	Samuel Hidalgo	ABS-CBN
2013-2014	Honesto	Hugo Layer	ABS-CBN
2013	Juan Dela Cruz	Jose "Mang Pepe" Guerrero	ABS-CBN
2012	Lorenzo's Time	Badong Gamboa	ABS-CBN
2012	Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig	Benjamin Osorio	ABS-CBN
2012	Walang Hanggan	William Alcantara	ABS-CBN
2011	100 Days To Heaven	Andres Delgado	ABS-CBN
2010	Wansapanataym: Buhawi Jack	Manuel Miranda	ABS-CBN
2010	Grazilda	Fernando	GMA Network
2010	Pilyang Kerubin	Dante Garcia	GMA Network
2010	Elena M. Patron's Momay	Donato "Donnie" Buenavidez	ABS-CBN
2009	Zorro	Don Roberto Pelaez	GMA Network
2008	Sine Novela: Saan Darating Ang Umaga?	Ruben Rodrigo	GMA Network
2008	Iisa Pa Lamang	Rolando Ramirez	ABS-CBN
2007	Pangarap na Bituin	Cocoy Mendoza	ABS-CBN
2007	Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy	Tinong	GMA Network
2006	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Poon	Jun	ABS-CBN
2006	Gulong ng Palad	Tomas Santos	ABS-CBN
2005	Now And Forever: Mukha	Guido	GMA Network
2004	Marina	Elias Sto. Domingo	ABS-CBN
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Anton Garcia	ABS-CBN
2003	A Legacy of Heroes: The Story of Bataan and Corregidor	Himself	IBC-13
2002	Kapalaran	Cesar Arman	ABS-CBN Regional Network Group
2001	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Franco Dequiros Montecillo	ABS-CBN
1999	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Juanito Ocampo	ABS-CBN
1997	Esperanza	Raul Estrera	ABS-CBN
1995	Villa Quintana	Robert Quintana	GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Producer
2016	Just the 3 of Us	Lulu Manalo	Star Cinema
2015	Felix Manalo	Teofilo Ramos	Viva Films
2013	On The Job	Mario "Tatang" Maghari	Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2012	A Secret Affair	Jimmy	Viva Films
2012	Pridyider	Mr. Benitez	Regal Entertainment
2012	Just One Summer	Daniel Cuaresma Sr.	GMA Films
2012	The Bourne Legacy	Citrus Samaritan	Universal Studios
2012	The Healing	Melchor	Star Cinema
2011	I Love You	Marlon	Radiant Films
2011	Le Marquis	Le commandant du SWAT	Pathé
2010	In Your Eyes	Ronnie Delos Santos	GMA Films, Viva Films
2010	Amigo	Rafael Dacanay	Variance Films Star Cinema Origin8Media
2008	Baler	Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio	Viva Films
2008	Namets!	Caveman	Videoflick Productions
2008	Ploning	Old Siloy	Panoramanila Pictures
2007	The Promise	Gustin	Regal Entertainment, GMA Films
2004	Panaghoy sa Suba	Damian	CM Films
2004	Lastikman: Unang Banat	Adrian's Father	Viva Films
2004	Evolution of a Filipino Family	Mayor	Ebolusyon Productions, Sine Olivia, Paul Tañedo Inc.
2003	My First Romance	Dante	Star Cinema
2002	Singsing Ni Lola	Fidel	Regal Entertainment
2000	Spirit Warriors	Roman	Roadrunner Network, Inc., MAQ Productions
2000	Tanging Yaman	Francis	Star Cinema
1999	Esperanza: The Movie	Raul Estrera	Star 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
1994	Lipa Arandia Massacre Lord Deliver Us From Evil	Ronald 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)
• Magkano ang iyong dangal? (1989)
• First Lesson (1989)
• Mahirap ang magmahal (1989)
• Anak ng demonyo (1989)
• 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. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/319544/showbiz/joel-torre-wins-best-actor-as-otj-on-the-job-wins-jury-prize-in-south-korea
2. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/02/13/unexpected-emotional-win-joel-torre-korea
3. http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/12295/joel-torre-wins-best-actor-otj-on-the-job-wins-jury-prize-in-south-korea
4. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/105349/on-the-job-joel-torre-win-in-korea
5. Mangubat, Noel (9 April 2005). "Joel Torre: The actor as student of life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
6. Tariman, Pablo (5 December 2004). "'Idealism' is not an ugly word". Philippine Daily Inquirer.

External links

• Joel Torre at the Internet Movie Database