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Joel Torre
Born
Jose Rizalino De Leon Torre

(1958-06-19) June 19, 1958 (age 66)
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Visayas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1978–present
Spouse
Christy Azcona
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(m. 1990)​
Children1

Jose Rizalino "Joel" De Leon Torre[1] (born June 19, 1958) 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 drama Amigo (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[2][3][4][5] 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.[6][7]

Personal life

Torre is married to Christy Azcona in 1990 and had a daughter together.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2019 Starla Gregorio "Greggy" Dichaves ABS-CBN
2016–present FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo/Juan Verdad 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
1992 Noli Me Tángere Crisostomo Ibarra
1991 Cebu RPN

Films

Year Title Role Producer
2019 Miracle in Cell No. 7 Soliman/Boss Sol Viva Films
2018 Jacqueline Comes Home Dionisio Viva Films
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Kado Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema
2016 Just the 3 of Us Arturo 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/Extra Universal Studios
2012 The Healing Melchor Star Cinema
2011 Subject: 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 Crisostomo 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 and Golden Lions 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)
  • 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)
  • First Lesson (1989)
  • Mahirap ang magmahal (1989)
  • Anak ng demonyo (1989)
  • Magkano ang iyong dangal? (1988)
  • 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)
  • Saan Nagkamali Ang Pag-ibig (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. ^ Evangelista, Patricia (September 2, 2013). "Piolo, Gerald and Joel on the job". Esquire Philippines. Rappler. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Joel Torre wins Best Actor as OTJ (On the Job) wins Jury Prize in South Korea". GMA News Online.
  3. ^ "Unexpected, emotional win for Joel Torre in Korea". ABS-CBN News.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "'On the Job,' Joel Torre win in Korea". entertainment.inquirer.net.
  6. ^ Mangubat, Noel (April 9, 2005). "Joel Torre: The actor as student of life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Tariman, Pablo (December 5, 2004). "'Idealism' is not an ugly word". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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