Mel Chionglo

Carmelo Chionglo (July 16, 1946 – September 21, 2019[1][2]), better known as Mel Chionglo, was a Filipino film director and production designer. He has directed more than 40 films since 1981.

Mel Chionglo
Born
Carmelo Chionglo

(1946-07-16)July 16, 1946
Lucena, Quezon, Philippines
DiedSeptember 21, 2019(2019-09-21) (aged 73)
OccupationFilm director, production designer
Years active1977–2016

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.[3] His directorial debut was Regal Films' Playgirl (1981).

He was one of the founding members of the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines Inc.[4] He also served as board member on the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.[5]

Career

Chionglo began working in the film industry as production designer on such films as Mike de Leon's The Rites of May, Lino Brocka's Mother, Sister, Daughter, and Eddie Romero's Aguila.[6]

He directed Playgirl, his first film, in 1981.[6] It was scripted by Ricardo Lee and starred Gina Alajar.[7]

He also directed Midnight Dancers, Burlesk King, Iadya Mo Kami, Lauriana, and Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita.[6][8] Burlesk King was screened at the 2000 Berlin International Film Festival.[9]

Filmography
  • Itim (Rites of May) (1976) (production designer)[1]
  • Salawahan (1979) (production designer)[5]
  • Temptation Island (1980) (production designer)[1]
  • Aguila (1980) (art director)[10]
  • Playgirl (1981) (director); starring Gina Alajar[7]
  • Sibak: Midnight Dancers (1994) (director)[7]
  • Lagarista (2000) (director); starring Piolo Pascual[7]
  • Burlesk King (1999) (director)[7]
  • Lucia (1992) (director); written by Lino Brocka; starring Lolita Rodriguez and Gina Alajar[7]

References
  1. Charm, Neil (September 24, 2019). "Director, production designer Mel Chionglo, 73". Business World. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. PH entertainment mourns loss of Mel Chionglo
  3. IFFR
  4. "'Burlesk King' director Mel Chionglo dies". GMA News Online. September 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  5. Santiago, Erwin (September 21, 2019). "Veteran director Mel Chionglo passes away at 73". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  6. "Veteran director Mel Chionglo dies". Rappler. September 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  7. "Acclaimed director, screenwriter Mel Chionglo passes away". ABS-CBN News. September 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  8. "Mel Chionglo". IFFR. 2015-09-04. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  9. "Veteran filmmaker Mel Chionglo dies". CNN. September 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  10. Banal, Chelo R. (February 3, 1980). "AT A COST OF P5M AND A CAST OF THOUSANDS, TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING AND THREE HOURS AND A HALF LONG, "AGUILA" SOARS THROUGH THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A FILIPINO AND THE HISTORY OF HIS COUNTRY". Philippine Panorama. Intramuros: Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
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