Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1946-07-16
BirthplaceLucena, Quezon Province, Philippines
Mel Chionglo
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Mel Chionglo
Xerex
2003
Filmography
Acting (5)
2024
Brocka x Bernalas Self
2016
10.0
1998
Lino: His Art and Lifeas Self
1977
Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp…as Self
Production & Directing (51)
2016
Iadya Mo KamiDirector
10.0
2013
LaurianaDirector
2009
BenteDirector
1.0
2006
Twilight DancersDirector
6.5
2003
XerexDirector
4.1
2002
Two TimerDirector
5.8
2000
LagaristaDirector
3.7
1999
Malikot na MundoDirector
4.0
1999
Burlesk KingDirector
5.1
1998
MapusokDirector
3.3
1997
Lahar: Paraisong AboDirector
5.5
1997
Isinakdal Ko ang Aking InaDirector
8.0
1995
Tagos sa lamanDirector
9.0
1994
Midnight DancersDirector
5.4
1994
LorettaDirector
9.0
1994
Muntik na Kitang MinahalDirector
7.0
1993
Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoDirector
7.0
1993
DisgrasyadaDirector
1992
LuciaDirector
9.5
1991
Pakasalan Mo AkoDirector
1991
Ubos na ang Luha koDirector
10.0
1991
Isabel Aquino: I Want to LiveDirector
5.0
1990
Nagsimula sa PusoDirector
7.5
1990
DyesebelDirector
8.0
1990
Hot SummerDirector
7.5
1988
Vagabond WomanDirector
8.0
1987
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?Director
9.0
1986
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaDirector
5.5
1985
Bomba AriendaDirector
4.0
1985
Company of WomenDirector
3.7
1984
Teenage MarriageDirector
9.0
1984
Dear MamaDirector
8.0
1984
The BachelorThanks
9.0
1984
Sinner or SaintDirector
1983
Summer HolidayDirector
1982
I Love You, I Hate YouDirector
1982
AnakDirector
4.0
1981
PlaygirlDirector
4.3
1980
Temptation IslandProduction Design
5.4
1980
The MarriageProduction Design
6.5
1980
AguilaProduction Design
7.5
1979
SalawahanProduction Design
5.0
1979
Mother, Sister, DaughterProduction Design
7.0
1979
Mother, Sister, DaughterArt Direction
7.0
1979
Mother, Sister, DaughterScreenplay
7.0
1978
You Are MineProduction Design
7.1
1978
Will I Always Be a Woman?Production Design
6.3
1978
Wake Up... MarujaProduction Design
10.0
1977
Moments in a Stolen DreamProduction Design
7.3
1977
Walang Katapusang Tag-arawProduction Design
10.0
1976
The Rites of MayProduction Design
6.5