Chito S. Roño
Directing
Biography
Chito S. Roño, also known as Sixto Kayko, is a Filipino writer, film producer and film director known for his expansive vision and special-effects-heavy films, most notably Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001) for which he won the Metro Manila Film Festival for best director. He is also known for his 1997 film, Nasaan ang Puso, which earned him his first MMFF for best director. His film Signal Rock was selected as the Filipino entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Chito S. Roño
Filmography
Production & Directing (68)
2025
ScarecrowDirector
6.3
2023
Mama Susan's FriendsDirector
5.8
2018
Unli LifeStory
3.3
2018
Signal RockDirector
6.0
2017
The Ghost BrideDirector
6.9
2017
The Ghost BrideScreenplay
6.9
2017
The Ghost BrideStory
6.9
2015
Etiquette For MistressesDirector
4.8
2015
4.8
2014
Feng Shui 2Director
6.0
2014
Feng Shui 2Screenplay
6.0
2014
The TrialDirector
7.5
2013
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-KillDirector
6.0
2013
BadilDirector
7.0
2012
Lost CommandDirector
2012
InheritanceDirector
2012
UnwantedDirector
2012
6.0
6.0
2012
The HealingDirector
6.8
2012
The HealingWriter
6.8
2011
BulongDirector
3.3
2011
BulongStory
3.3
2010
EmirDirector
3.2
2009
T2Director
6.0
2009
T2Screenplay
6.0
2008
CaregiverDirector
5.7
2008
CaregiverStory
5.7
2006
SukobDirector
5.7
2006
SukobStory
5.7
2006
SukobScreenplay
5.7
2004
Feng ShuiDirector
6.5
2004
Feng ShuiWriter
6.5
2003
KekaThanks
7.5
2003
Spirit Warriors: The ShortcutDirector
8.0
2002
The '70sDirector
6.0
2001
Yamashita: The Tiger's TreasureDirector
6.3
2001
La Vida RosaDirector
5.3
2000
Spirit WarriorsDirector
9.0
2000
Laro sa BagaDirector
6.3
1999
Always Looking for YouDirector
7.0
1998
Woman by the WindowDirector
5.5
1998
Lea's StoryDirector
9.0
1998
Curacha: The Restless WomanDirector
5.6
1998
5.6
1997
Nasaan ang PusoDirector
7.0
1996
IstokwaDirector
8.0
1996
IstokwaScreenplay
8.0
1995
DahasDirector
8.0
1995
Di Mapigil Ang InitDirector
5.9
1995
Kill Barbara With PanicDirector
7.8
1995
EscapeDirector
8.0
1994
A Separated WomanDirector
8.3
1994
Bakit Pa Kita MinahalDirector
9.0
1994
Sige... Hataw Mo!Director
4.5
1994
Minsan Lang Kita IibiginDirector
5.4
1993
Only YouDirector
8.0
1993
Only YouScreenplay
8.0
1992
Stella MagtanggolDirector
8.5
1992
My Heart Is HereDirector
7.7
1991
When Will You Be MineDirector
9.5
1990
A Moment Too LongDirector
8.0
1990
Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka?Director
6.8
1989
Baleleng and the Golden MermaidDirector
6.5
1989
6.5
1988
MoonchildDirector
7.3
1987
10.0
1985
Private ShowDirector
3.7