Jose Javier Reyes
Jose "Joey" Javier Reyes (born October 21, 1954) is a Filipino professor, writer, director,[1][2] miscellaneous crew 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 Masters 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.
Awards
Metro Manila Film Festival
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Filmography
Director
Writer
| Year | Name | Television Network | Cast | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
