Mel Chionglo

Known for: Directing
Born: July 16, 1946, Lucena, Quezon Province, Philippines
Died: September 21, 2019
Movies: 44

Carmelo Chionglo (July 16, 1946 – September 21, 2019) was a Filipino film director and production designer. He has directed more than 40 films since 1981.

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

Best-Known Movies

5.1

Burlesk King

1999

6.5

Twilight Dancers

2006

4.1

Xerex

2003

5.4

Midnight Dancers

1994

5.8

Two Timer

2002

4.2

Playgirl

1981

5.0

Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live

1991

7.5

Nagsimula sa Puso

1990

3.7

Lagarista

2000

3.3

Mapusok

1998

Filmography

2024	Brocka x Bernal	Self
2016	Iadya Mo Kami
2005	The Son of Brocka
1998	Lino: His Art and Life	Self
1977	Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…	Self

Directing, Writing & Producing

2016	Iadya Mo Kami	Director
2013	Lauriana	Director
2009	Bente	Director
2006	Twilight Dancers	Director
2003	Xerex	Director
2002	Two Timer	Director
2000	Lagarista	Director
1999	Malikot na Mundo	Director
1999	Burlesk King	Director
1998	Mapusok	Director
1997	Lahar: Paraisong Abo	Director
1997	Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina	Director
1995	Tagos sa laman	Director
1994	Midnight Dancers	Director
1994	Loretta	Director
1994	Muntik na Kitang Minahal	Director
1993	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Director
1993	Disgrasyada	Director
1992	Lucia	Director
1991	Pakasalan Mo Ako	Director
1991	Ubos na ang Luha ko	Director
1991	Isang Gabi Tatlong Babae	Director
1991	Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live	Director
1990	Nagsimula sa Puso	Director
1990	Dyesebel	Director
1990	Hot Summer	Director
1988	Vagabond Woman	Director
1987	Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?	Director
1986	Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita	Director
1985	Bomba Arienda	Director
1985	Company of Women	Director
1984	Teenage Marriage	Director
1984	Dear Mama	Director
1984	Sinner or Saint	Director
1983	Summer Holiday	Director
1982	I Love You, I Hate You	Director
1982	Anak	Director
1981	Playgirl	Director
1979	Mother, Sister, Daughter	Screenplay

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