Person

Joel Torre

Acting · Born 1961-06-19 · Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Biography

Joel Torre is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.

Known for

Filmography

2026A Secret in PragueNorberto Ruiz
2026A Special Memory
2025RojaEmil "Uno" Padua
2025Near Death
2025Everyone Knows Every JuanRoel
2025VisitorAmir
2025IsolatedPeter
2025Sinner's ClubDanny
2025IncognitoPhilip Rivera
2025And the Breadwinner Is...Popsie
2024OutsideArturo
2024Bullet Day
2024Lolo and the KidLolo
2024The HearingFiscal Mariano
2024SagradoErnesto Malonzo / Estong
2024Under a Piaya MoonLolo Poldo
2023MoroBapa Hamid
2023Dirty LinenRolando Sinag / Abe Matias
2022One Good DayEddie Rodrigo
2022Ikaw Lang Ang MahalButch Alipato
2021Barumbadings
2021The Brokers
2021On the JobTatang
2021Circle of BonesRealtor
2019Miracle in Cell No. 7Boss Sol
2019StarlaMang Greggy
2018Pang MMK
2018Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong StoryDionisio Chiong
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to LoveKado
2016Die BeautifulTrisha's Father
2016Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
2016TisayBrando
2016Just the 3 of UsArturo Manalo
2016Padre de Familia
2015Felix ManaloTeofilo Ramos
2015On the Wings of LoveSoliman "Mang Sol" Olivar
2014Sine, Laging KasamaSelf
2014Ibong Adarna: The Pinoy AdventureSultan Mabait
2013Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng PrequelCurtis
2013The PatriarchAndres
2013HonestoHugo Layer
2013On the JobMario "Tatang" Maghari
2013The Diplomat Hotel
2013Juana C. The Movie
2013Juan dela CruzJose "Pepe" Guerrero
2012Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi
2012Huling BiyaheKasamahan 2 / Direk Joe
2012A Secret AffairJimmy
2012PridyiderMr. Benitez
2012Captive
2012Just One SummerDaniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.
2012The Bourne LegacyCitrus Samaritan
2012Kamera Obskura
2012The HealingMelchor
2012Lorenzo's TimeBadong Gamboa
2012The Kidnappers of Ronnie LazaroJoel Torre
2011Century of BirthingAmang Tiburcio
2011AmigoRafael
2011Flight of an Angel
2011100 Days to HeavenAndres Delgado
2011The MarquisLe commandant du SWAT
2011Subject: I Love YouMarlon
2010GrazildaFernando
2010In Your Eyes
2009The BeerhouseBossing
2009Surviving EvilJoey Valencia
2009ZorroRoberto Pelaez / Rosso
2008BalerCommandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
2008AfflictionDulpo
2008Saan Darating Ang Umaga?Ruben Rodrigo
2008Iisa Pa LamangRolando Ramirez
2008Namets!Caveman
2008PloningOld Siloy
2007Green ParadiseRonaldo
2007Ataul: For RentGuidote Alejo
2007Pangarap na BituinCocoy Mendoza
2007The PromiseGustin
2007Baliw
2006Umaaraw, UmuulanPaolo's Dad
2006RigodonDante
2006Gulong ng PaladTomas Santos
2005Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
2005Hari ng SablayRodel
2005The Son of Brocka
2005Say That You Love MeGabriel
2005Pepot ArtistaHimself/Taxi Driver
2005Pinoy/Blonde
2005Last Take, Last Shot
2005Boso
2005MukhaGuido
2004Lastikman: Unang Banat
2004The Call of the RiverDamian
2004Evolution of a Filipino FamilyMayor
2004KuyaJill's Pa
2004MarinaElias Sto. Domingo
2003ChavitSotero
2003My First RomanceDante (segment "Two Hearts")
20031st TimeChino Lee
2003SanibArmando
2003Sana'y Wala Nang WakasAnton Garcia
2003Ang KapitbahayNicanor
2002Singsing Ni LolaFidel
2002Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko SiyaMelencio
2002Utang Ni TatangMike
2001Batang West SideJuan Mijares
2001Taxi ni PiloPilo
2000Spirit WarriorsRoman
2000A Change of HeartFrancis
2000The ChildRudy
2000Third World HeroJose Rizal
1999Esperanza: The MovieRaul
1999Kiss Mo 'KoBart Mallari
1999Naked Under the MoonLauro Paharon
1999SeventeenEmong
1999Still LivesCop - Narrator
1998José RizalIbarra / Simoun
1998Masikip, Masakit, MahapdiPablo
1998BerdugoJimmy
1997Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig?
1997MilagrosJunie
1997DNATaka
1996MumbakiDr. Felix Lorenzo
1996Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del PilarEmilio Aguinaldo
1996Sana NamanPilo
1995RollerboysErnest
1995Redeem Her HonorDaniel
1995Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
1995The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995EscapeJorge Cabardo
1995High VoltageEdu's partner
1995Nena
1994Comfort Women: A Cry for JusticeFernando
1994Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!
1994Lipa 'Arandia' MassacreRonald Arandia
1993Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas WawayTasan
1993The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!)
1993Maricris Sioson - JapayukiAlvin
1993Noli Me TangereCrisostomo Ibarra
1993Pandoy: Alalay ng PandayRedentor
1991SisterMilton Redoblado
1991Shake, Rattle & Roll IIIMilton (segment "Ate")
1991McBainChauffeur
1991Umiyak Pati Langit
1990Mana sa Ina
1990Machete: Istatwang BuhayEddie Boy
1990Smokey Mountain: Mga Banyaga Sa Sariling Lupa
1990Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael
1989First Lessons
1989Devil's ChildPadre Damian
1988Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?Larry
1988Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988Hiwaga Sa Balete DrivePeter / Uncle Paul
1987Olongapo: The Great American DreamJoel
1987Once Upon a TimeBakal
1986I Love You Mama, I Love You PapaGilbert
1986The Graduates
1986Unfaithful WifeFidel
1986The New KingRex
1986Prisoner in the DarkLito / Eddie
1985Beware: Bed Sins
1985IslaSonny
1985Bituing Walang NingningGarry Diaz
1984Shake, Rattle & RollJohnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")
1984GlassJohnny/Juanito
1984Bagets 2Special Sabet
1984You Cannot Trample MeRolian Tuazon
1983Of the FleshGoryo
1983Midnight PassionArmand Javier
1982Gold, Silver, DeathMiguel Lorenzo
1978Wake Up... MarujaJoel
—kiDnap GAMEMiguel

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