Biography
Ricardo "Ricky" Arreola Lee (b. March 19, 1948) is a profilic Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Starting in 1973, he has written more than 180 film screenplays and collaborated with many of the Philippines' most notable filmmakers, including Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ishmael Bernal. Many of his films he written have been screened in international film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, and Berlin, among others. In 2022, Lee was conferred as National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts.
Wrote 166
2020s
- 2026
Amir
Writer
- 2024
One Night
Screenplay, Story
- 2023
- 2022
A Tale of Filipino Violence
Screenplay, Story
- 2021
Bekis on the Run
Writer
Nerisa
Screenplay, Story
- 2020
Rendezvous
Writer
Once Before
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Culion
Writer
Kaputol
Writer
Metamorphosis
Script Consultant
- 2017
Bes and the Beshies
Screenplay
- 2016
Iadya Mo Kami
Screenplay
Sekyu
Screenplay
- 2015
Buy Now, Die Later
Creative Producer
The Love Affair
Script Consultant
- 2014
The Trial
Writer
Hustisya
Screenplay
- 2013
Lihis
Screenplay
Lauriana
Screenplay, Story
Burgos
Screenplay
- 2012
Inheritance
Writer
Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion
Screenplay
- 2010
Sa'yo Lamang
Story
Mamarazzi
Screenplay, Story
2000s
- 2009
In My Life
Script Consultant
Bente
Writer
Kamoteng Kahoy
Writer
- 2006
Don't Look Back
Screenplay
Twilight Dancers
Screenplay
- 2005
Dubai
Screenplay, Story
Wherever You Are
Screenplay
- 2004
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Screenplay, Story
So... Happy Together
Screenplay, Story
Liberated 2
Writer
Sabel
Screenplay, Story
I Will Survive
Screenplay
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
Script Consultant
- 2003
If Only Love Has Chosen Me
Script Consultant
Then and Now
Story
- 2002
The '70s
Script Consultant
If You Are But a Dream
Screenplay
May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?
Writer
- 2001
Tatarin
Screenplay
New Moon
Writer
Huwag Kang Kikibo...
Screenplay
Mila
Screenplay
Luv Text
Writer
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To!
Story
Hostage
Story
- 2000
Deathrow
Story, Screenplay
Lagarista
Screenplay
Anak
Screenplay
Minsan, Minahal Kita
Story, Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
Screenplay
Reef Hunters
Screenplay
Hey Babe!
Story, Screenplay
Malikot na Mundo
Screenplay
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
Story, Screenplay
Burlesk King
Screenplay
Sidhi
Screenplay
- 1998
José Rizal
Screenplay
Good Midnight
Story
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Story Consultant
Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang?
Screenplay
Curacha: The Restless Woman
Story, Screenplay
Miguel/Michelle
Story, Screenplay
Mapusok
Screenplay
- 1997
Sanggano
Writer
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Screenplay
Wala Ka Nang Puwang Sa Mundo
Screenplay
Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?
Story
Calvento Files: The Movie
Screenplay
Lahar: Paraisong Abo
Writer
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story
Screenplay
Goodbye America
Story
- 1996
The Stepmother
Screenplay
Utol
Screenplay
In My Own Hands
Screenplay
Madonna and Child
Screenplay
Nights of Serafina
Writer
- 1995
Muling Umawit ang Puso
Writer
Mangarap Ka
Screenplay
Asero
Screenplay
Kill Barbara With Panic
Screenplay
The Flor Contemplacion Story
Screenplay
Saan Ako Nagkamali
Screenplay
Redeem Her Honor
Screenplay
- 1994
A Separated Woman
Screenplay
Forever
Screenplay
Loretta
Story
Yesterday's Promise
Screenplay
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Screenplay, Story
The Elsa Castillo Story: The Truth
Writer
- 1993
Inay
Screenplay, Story
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
Screenplay
Because I Love You
Screenplay
Memories of Old Manila
Screenplay
Isang Linggong Pag-ibig
Screenplay
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Story, Screenplay
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako
Screenplay
Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba
Writer
- 1992
Apoy sa Puso
Screenplay
Alyas Stella Magtanggol
Screenplay, Story
My Heart Is Here
Writer
Kamay ni Cain
Screenplay
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
Screenplay
How Are The Kids?
Writer
- 1991
The Real Life of Pacita M.
Screenplay, Story
Lazy Juan and Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie
Screenplay
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Screenplay
Anak ng Dagat
Screenplay
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Writer
Pakasalan Mo Ako
Story, Screenplay
Ubos na ang Luha ko
Screenplay
Secrets of Pura
Screenplay
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo
Screenplay
Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live
Screenplay
- 1990
Dino Dinero
Screenplay
All Be Damned
Writer
Beautiful Girl
Writer
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Screenplay
Dirty Affair
Screenplay
Nagsimula sa Puso
Writer
Dyesebel
Screenplay
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Screenplay
Hot Summer
Screenplay, Story
1980s
- 1989
Sa Kuko ng Agila
Screenplay
Macho Dancer
Screenplay
- 1988
Sandakot na Bala
Screenplay
Vagabond Woman
Writer
- 1987
Olongapo: The Great American Dream
Writer
- 1986
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Story, Screenplay
- 1985
Private Show
Screenplay
White Slavery
Screenplay
- 1984
Bukas... May Pangarap
Screenplay
Baby Tsina
Screenplay
Sinner or Saint
Story, Screenplay
- 1983
Of the Flesh
Screenplay
- 1982
Moral
Story, Screenplay
Himala
Writer
Cain and Abel
Story, Screenplay
An Affair
Story
Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?
Story, Screenplay
PX
Screenstory, Screenplay
- 1981
Salome
Screenplay
Playgirl
Story, Screenplay
- 1980
Brutal
Writer
Manila by Night
Writer
1970s
- 1979
Jaguar
Screenplay
No release date
The Diary of Mrs. Winters
Screenplay
Other crew 6
2020s
- 2024
What You Did
Creative Consultant
- 2021
The Revolution Knows No Gender
Creative Consultant
2010s
- 2012
Baybayin
Script
- 2010
Miss You Like Crazy
Creative Consultant
1990s
- 1996
Hangga't May Hininga
Script
- 1991
Produced 3
2000s
- 2006
In da Red Corner
Producer
Created 3
2020s
- 2020
Trip to Quiapo
Creator
2010s
- 2010
Magkaribal
Creator
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Creator
Acted in 2
2000s
- 2005
The Son of Brocka
Movie
1980s
- 1986
Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema
Movie
Sound 1
1990s
- 1991
The Real Life of Pacita M.
Music
Appearances2
2010s
- 2019
The Woman in the Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)
Himself
- 2012
Himala Ngayon
Self
Thanked in the credits2
2020s
- 2023
2010s
- 2018
Ode to Nothing
Thanks