Jose Javier Reyes
Jose "Joey" Javier Reyes (born October 21, 1954) is a Filipino professor, writer, director,[1][2] and actor. He has won awards at the Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival and Filipino Star Awards for Movies for his films, which include Pahiram ng Isang Umaga, Batang PX and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo. He also wrote the screenplay for Filipino blockbuster Four Sisters and a Wedding from which a Filipino meme featuring Bea Alonzo was sourced.
Jose Javier Reyes | |
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Born | Jose Javier Reyes October 21, 1954 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Direk Joey Reyes |
Occupation(s) | Director, writer, screenwriter, professor |
Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | Film and television writing and direction, essayist, professor, TV host |
Education
Joey Reyes graduated from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines from the College of Liberal Arts. During his stay as an undergraduate he was already a director and writer for the university's theatre guild - Harlequin Theatre Guild. Reyes also finished his master's degree in English Education from the De la Salle University Graduate School and has taken courses leading to his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University of Santo Tomas. He was the recipient of a Doctoral Enrichment Program grant through the Fulbright-Hayes Foundation where he took doctoral courses in Comparative Literature and Folklore Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington.[3]
He also serves as a Professorial Lecturer at the Department of Communication, De la Salle University and sits as Chairman of the AB Film Program at the Design and Arts Campus at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.
He is also the Head of Competition and Monitoring Committee of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. He also sits as the Head of the Student Short Film Competition of the MetroManila Film Festival while sitting as part of its Education Panel. [4] there teaching under the Communication Department and holding classes for the Communication Arts majors of the university.
Filmography
As director
Year | Title | Production | Release date | Notes |
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1989 | Regal Shocker - The Movie | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
1992 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
Iisa Pa Lamang | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | ||
1993 | May Minamahal | Star Cinema | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 14th Metro Manila Film Festival |
1994 | Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Regal Entertainment | Dec 25 | "Anino" segment Also screenwriter for all segments 15th Metro Manila Film Festival |
1995 | Pare Ko | Star Cinema | Jan 11 | Also screenwriter |
Hataw Na! | Star Cinema | Sep 13 | Also screenwriter | |
1996 | Maruja | Viva Films | January 31 | Also screenwriter |
Radio Romance | Star Cinema | Feb 14 | ||
Ama, Ina, Anak | Star Cinema | Feb 29 | ||
Bayarang Puso | Regal Films | July | ||
Nag-iisang Ikaw | Neo Films | Oct 21 | Also screenwriter | |
1997 | Batang PX | Star Cinema | May 7 | Also screenwriter |
Nang Iniwan Mo Ako | Available Light Viva Films | Also screenwriter | ||
1998 | Nagbibinata | Available Light Star Cinema | Jun 10 | Also screenwriter |
Hiling | Star Cinema | Nov 18 | Also screenwriter | |
1999 | Bakit Pa? | GMA Films OctoArts Films | Feb 3 | |
Luksong Tinik | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | ||
2000 | Live Show | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
Sugatang Puso | Available Light Regal Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 26th Metro Manila Film Festival entry | |
2001 | Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est? | Star Cinema | Apr 25 | Also screenwriter |
2002 | 9 Mornings | Star Cinema | Oct 16 | Also screenwriter |
2003 | Anghel sa Lupa | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
Pinay Pie | Star Cinema | Sep 3 | Also screenwriter | |
Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Star Cinema | Sep 24 | Also screenwriter | |
Malikmata | OctoArts Films Canary Films | Dec 25 | ||
2004 | Spirit of the Glass | OctoArts Films Canary Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter |
2005 | Can This Be Love | Star Cinema | Apr 27 | Also screenwriter |
Kutob | Canary Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter | |
2006 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Star Cinema | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
Matakot Ka sa Karma | OctoArts Films Canary Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival entry | |
2007 | Katas ng Saudi | Maverick Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter |
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Star Cinema | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival entry | |
2008 | When Love Begins | Star Cinema | Apr 30 | Also screenwriter |
My Monster Mom | Regal Entertainment GMA Films | Jul 2 | Also screenwriter | |
Magkaibigan | Maverick Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter | |
One Night Only | OctoArts Films Canary Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter | |
2009 | Status: Single | Viva Films On-Q 28 Productions | January 28 | Also screenwriter |
2010 | Till My Heartaches End | Star Cinema | Oct 27 | Also screenwriter |
2010 | Working Girls | GMA Films | Apr 21 | Also screenwriter |
2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Star Cinema | Aug 31 | Also screenwriter |
2011 | My House Husband: Ikaw Na! | OctoArts Films | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 37th Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
2012 | Mga Mumunting Lihim | OctoArts Films LargaVista Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
2013 | Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap? | Film Development Council of the Philippines Sineng Pambansa LargaVista Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
2014 | Somebody to Love | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
2014 | Dilim | Regal Entertainment | Also screenwriter | |
2015 | No Boyfriend Since Birth | Regal Entertainment | Nov 11 | |
2015 | My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore | GMA Films APT Entertainment OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions MEDA Productions | Dec 25 | Also screenwriter 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry |
2017 | Our Mighty Yaya | Regal Entertainment | May 10 | Also screenwriter |
2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | OctoArts Films T-Rex Entertainment | Nov 1 | Also screenwriter |
2018 | Walwal | Regal Entertainment LargaVista Entertainment | Jun 27 | |
2018 | Recipe for Love | Regal Entertainment | Nov 21 | |
2019 | Time & Again | Regal Entertainment LargaVista Entertainment | Feb 20 | Also screenwriter |
2022 | Secrets | Viva Films LargaVista Entertainment | Jun 10 | Also screenwriter |
2023 | Tag-init | Viva Films LargaVista Entertainment | Jan 20 | Also screenwriter |
As screenwriter only
Year | Name | Production | Notes |
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1982 | Oro, Plata, Mata | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines | |
1984 | Hotshots | Viva Films | |
Condemned | Golden Dragons Films NV Productions APG Films | ||
1985 | I Have Three Hands | Regal Films M-Zet Films APT Entertainment | |
1986 | Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Regal Films | |
1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Viva Films | |
1988 | Wake Up Little Susie | Regal Films | |
Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Seiko Films | "Ang Babae sa Balete Drive" segment | |
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Regal Film | ||
One Day, Isang Araw | Regal Films | Story credit | |
Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang | Viva Films | ||
I Love You 3x a Day | Viva Films | ||
1989 | 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig | Viva Films | "Katumbas ng Kahapon" segment |
Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Viva Films | ||
1991 | John en Marsha Ngayon '91 | RVQ Productions | |
1995 | Sana Maulit Muli | Star Cinema | Story credit |
2004 | Now That I Have You | Star Cinema | |
2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Star Cinema | Screenplay used as basis |
2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Viva Films SM Development Corp. |
As actor
Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
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1990 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 2 | Morgue attendant | Regal Films | "Kulam" segment |
1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Principal | Regal Films | "Ate" segment |
2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | GMA Pictures Regal Entertainment | Cameo | |
2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | himself | iWant Dreamscape Digital | miniseries; portrays a supporting fictional character of himself |
Writer
Year | Name | Television Network | Cast | Note(s) |
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1987–1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | ABS-CBN | Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, John Estrada, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Carmina Villaroel, Amy Perez | |
1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapdi sa Puso | ABS-CBN | Archie Adamos, Metring David, Paquito Diaz, Jaclyn Jose, Anita Linda, Ed Instrella | Aired on June 5, 1991. |
1991–1997 | Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata | ABS-CBN | Nova Villa, Carmi Martin, Roderick Paulate, Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad, Sammy Lagmay, Jennifer Sevilla, Carmina Villaroel, Anjo Yllana, Joji Isla, Nena Perez Rubio | |
1995 | GMA Telesine Presents: Halik sa Hangin | GMA Network | Cristina Gonzales, Jao Mapa, Luigi Alvarez, Harvey Gomez, Romeo Rivera, Tia Pusit | He also served as director of the television film. Aired on June 25, 1995. |
2013–2014 | Madam Chairman | TV5 | Sharon Cuneta, Jay Manalo, Byron Ortile | Head writer |
Awards
Metro Manila Film Festival
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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1993 | Best Director | May Minamahal[5] | Won |
Best Story | Won | ||
Best Screenplay | Won | ||
2005 | Best Director | Kutob[6] | Won |
2006 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo[7] | Won | |
Best Original Story | Won | ||
Best Screenplay | Won | ||
2007 | Katas ng Saudi[8] | Won | |
2008 | Best Original Story | One Night Only[9] | Won |
2015 | Best Director | My Bebe Love[10] | Nominated |
Best Screenplay | Nominated |
References
- Yeatter, Bryan L. (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: a history and filmography, 1897–2005. McFarland & Co. p. 366. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- Martin, Fran (September 24, 2008). AsiaPacifiQueer: rethinking genders and sexualities. University of Illinois Press. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-252-07507-0. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- "Famous Alumni from the Culture and Arts Offices and Cultural Organizations". November 8, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- "Jose Javier Reyes". November 8, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:1993". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2006". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2007". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2008". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.