Biography
Antoinette "Tonet" Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipino writer, producer, and director known for blending mainstream romantic comedy with profound indie sensibilities. A University of the Philippines Diliman graduate, she gained fame for her work on That Thing Called Tadhana (2014) and for directing acclaimed films like Fan Girl (2020) and Sunshine (2024). She is a nine-time FAMAS nominee and four-time Gawad Urian nominee, both for her writing and directing. In 2017, she co-founded Manila-based film production company Project 8 Projects with filmmaker Dan Villegas. Aside from directing and producing films, she is the co-host of the pop culture podcast Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast alongside fellow director JP Habac. In 2026, Jadaone announced a new production outfit, Ilaya Ilaya Studios, which aims to champion women-led stories in Filipino cinema with a slate spanning genre films, television originals, and immersive theatre. She will run the company as Head of Creatives with longtime collaborator and producer Reign Anne De Guzman.
Directed 24
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Begin in the Middle
Director
- 2021
The Kangks Show
Director
Zack Tabudlo: Episode
Director
- 2020
Utol
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Since I Found You
Director
Never Not Love You
Director
- 2017
Love You to the Stars and Back
Director
- 2016
The Achy Breaky Hearts
Director
- 2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Director
You're My Boss
Director
That Thing Called Tadhana
Director
- 2014
Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig
Director
Beauty in a Bottle
Director
Da Possessed
Second Assistant Director
- 2012
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
Director
2000s
- 2006
'plano
Director
Tag Along
Director
it feels so good to be alive.
Director
Pink Ranger, Akin Ka Lang
Director
No release date
Boldstar
Director
Wrote 25
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Begin in the Middle
Writer
- 2021
The Kangks Show
Writer
- 2020
Utol
Writer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Never Not Love You
Writer
- 2017
All of You
Creative Producer
Love You to the Stars and Back
Writer
- 2016
The Achy Breaky Hearts
Story, Screenplay
- 2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Writer
The Breakup Playlist
Screenplay
You're My Boss
Writer
That Thing Called Tadhana
Writer
- 2014
Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig
Screenplay
Beauty in a Bottle
Screenplay, Story
Da Possessed
Writer
- 2013
The Bit Player
Screenplay
- 2012
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
Writer
2000s
- 2006
'plano
Writer
Tag Along
Writer
No release date
Boldstar
Writer
Produced 24
2020s
- 2026
This Place
Executive Producer
- 2025
Diamonds in the Sand
Executive Producer
- 2024
- 2023
Begin in the Middle
Producer
Kitty K7
Producer
Rookie
Producer
- 2022
Sleep with Me
Producer
- 2021
I Get So Sad Sometimes
Executive Producer
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Lucid
Producer
Cuddle Weather
Producer
- 2018
Heaven's Waiting
Producer
Never Not Love You
Producer
- 2017
Changing Partners
Producer
No release date
Birdsong
Producer
Crème de la Crème
Producer
Other crew 5
2020s
- 2023
A Catholic Schoolgirl
Creative Consultant
- 2022
Suntok Sa Buwan
Creator
The Seniors
Creator
- 2021
The Kangks Show
Creator
2010s
- 2018
Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka
Creative Consultant
Created 4
2020s
- 2023
Begin in the Middle
Creator
- 2022
The Seniors
Creator
- 2021
The Kangks Show
Creator
Edited 3
2000s
- 2006
'plano
Editor
it feels so good to be alive.
Editor
Pink Ranger, Akin Ka Lang
Editor
Acted in 2
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2012
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
Direk / Documentarist
Art department 1
2000s
- 2006
Tag Along
Production Design
Appearances4
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
The Woman in the Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)
Herself
- 2016
The Achy Breaky Hearts
Narrator