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Mel Chionglo

Mel Chionglo

Director · 1946–2019 · Lucena, Quezon Province, Philippines

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Biography

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.

Directed 34

2010s

  1. 2016

    Iadya Mo Kami

    Director

  2. 2013

    Lauriana

    Director

2000s

  1. 2009

    Bente

    Director

  2. 2006

    Twilight Dancers

    Director

  3. 2003

    Xerex

    Director

  4. 2002

    Two Timer

    Director

  5. 2000

    Lagarista

    Director

1990s

  1. 1999

    Malikot na Mundo

    Director

  2. Burlesk King

    Director

  3. 1998

    Mapusok

    Director

  4. 1997

    Lahar: Paraisong Abo

    Director

  5. Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina

    Director

  6. 1994
  7. Loretta

    Director

  8. Muntik na Kitang Minahal

    Director

  9. 1993

    Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo

    Director

  10. Disgrasyada

    Director

  11. 1991

    Pakasalan Mo Ako

    Director

  12. Ubos na ang Luha ko

    Director

  13. Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live

    Director

  14. 1990

    Nagsimula sa Puso

    Director

  15. Dyesebel

    Director

  16. Hot Summer

    Director

1980s

  1. 1988

    Vagabond Woman

    Director

  2. 1987

    Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?

    Director

  3. 1986

    Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita

    Director

  4. 1985

    Company of Women

    Director

  5. 1984

    Teenage Marriage

    Director

  6. Dear Mama

    Director

  7. Sinner or Saint

    Director

  8. 1983

    Summer Holiday

    Director

  9. 1982

    I Love You, I Hate You

    Director

  10. Anak

    Director

  11. 1981

    Playgirl

    Director

Art department 10

1980s

  1. 1980

    Temptation Island

    Production Design

  2. The Marriage

    Production Design

  3. Aguila

    Production Design

1970s

  1. 1979

    Salawahan

    Production Design

  2. Mother, Sister, Daughter

    Art Direction, Production Design

  3. 1978

    You Are Mine

    Production Design

  4. Will I Always Be a Woman?

    Production Design

  5. Wake Up, Maruja

    Production Design

  6. 1977

    Moments in a Stolen Dream

    Production Design

  7. 1976

    The Rites of May

    Production Design

Acted in 2

2010s

  1. 2016

    Iadya Mo Kami

    Movie

2000s

  1. 2005

    The Son of Brocka

    Movie

Wrote 1

1970s

  1. 1979

    Mother, Sister, Daughter

    Screenplay

Appearances3

2020s

  1. 2024

    Brocka x Bernal

    Self

1990s

  1. 1998

    Lino: His Art and Life

    Self

1970s

  1. 1977

    Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…

    Self

Thanked in the credits1

1980s

  1. 1984

    The Bachelor

    Thanks