Joel Torre
Born
José Rizalino de León Torre

(1961-06-19) June 19, 1961 (age 62)
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1978–present
Spouse
Christy Azcona
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(m. 1990)​
Children2

José Rizalino de León Torre[1] (born June 19, 1961), professionally known as Joel Torre, is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film José Rizal (1998), crime thriller film On the Job (2013) and the historical drama Amigo (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[2][3][4][5]

Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle.

Early career

At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's Gumising ka, Maruja which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film Oro, Plata, Mata.[6][7]

Personal life

Torre's middle name, Rizalino, comes from the fact that he was born exactly 100 years after Filipino national hero José Rizal.[8] Torre is married to Christy Azcona in 1990 and had a daughter together.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1989 Balintataw[9] PTV
1991 Cebu RPN
1993 Noli Me Tángere Crisostomo Ibarra ABC
1995 Villa Quintana Robert Quintana GMA Network
1997–1999 Esperanza Raul Estrera ABS-CBN
1998 Wansapanataym: Chemistry
1999 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Juanito Ocampo
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Franco Dequiros Montecillo
2002–2004 Kapalaran Cesar Arman
2003 A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and Corregidor Himself IBC-13
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Anton Garcia ABS-CBN
2004 Marina Elias Sto. Domingo
2005 Now And Forever: Mukha Guido GMA Network
2006 Gulong ng Palad Tomas Santos ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Poon Jun
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy Tinong GMA Network
Pangarap na Bituin Cocoy Mendoza ABS-CBN
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Rolando Ramirez
Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Ruben Rodrigo GMA Network
2009 Zorro Don Roberto Pelaez
2010 Elena M. Patron's Momay Donato "Donnie" Buenavidez ABS-CBN
Pilyang Kerubin Dante Garcia GMA Network
Grazilda Fernando
Wansapanataym: Buhawi Jack Manuel Miranda ABS-CBN
2011 100 Days to Heaven Andres Delgado
2012 Walang Hanggan William Alcantara
Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Benjamin Osorio
Lorenzo's Time Badong Gamboa
2013 Juan Dela Cruz Jose "Mang Pepe" Guerrero
2013–2014 Honesto Hugo Layer
2014 Ikaw Lamang Samuel Hidalgo
2015 Wansapanataym: Remote ni Eric Romy Gutierrez
2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Soliman 'Sol' Olivar
2016–2021 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo
2019 Starla Gregorio "Greggy" Dichaves
2021 It's Showtime Magpasikat 2021 Judge Kapamilya Channel
2023 Dirty Linen Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias

Web

Year Title Role Platform
2022 One Good Day Eddie Rodrigo Amazon Prime Video

Films

Year Title Role Producer
2024 Under a Piaya Moon Lolo Poldo Bakunawa Films
2021 Barumbadings Mother Joy Viva Films
2019 Miracle in Cell No. 7 Soliman / Boss Sol Viva Films
2018 Jacqueline Comes Home Dionisio Viva Films
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Kado Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema
2016 Just the 3 of Us Arturo Manalo Star Cinema
2015 Felix Manalo Teofilo Ramos Viva Films
2013 On the Job Mario 'Tatang' Maghari Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2012 A Secret Affair Jimmy Viva Films
2012 Pridyider Mr. Benitez Regal Entertainment
2012 Just One Summer Daniel Cuaresma Sr. GMA Films
2012 The Bourne Legacy Citrus Samaritan / Extra Universal Studios
2012 The Healing Melchor Star Cinema
2011 Subject: I Love You Marlon Radiant Films
2011 Le Marquis Le Commandant Du SWAT Pathé
2010 In Your Eyes Ronnie Delos Santos GMA Films, Viva Films
2010 Amigo Rafael Dacanay Variance Films, Star Cinema, Origin8Media
2008 Baler Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio Viva Films
2008 Namets! Caveman Videoflick Productions
2008 Ploning Old Siloy Panoramanila Pictures
2007 The Promise Gustin Regal Entertainment, GMA Films
2004 Panaghoy sa Suba Damian CM Films
2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat Pablo Viva Films
2004 Evolution of a Filipino Family Mayor Ebolusyon Productions, Sine Olivia, Paul Tañedo Inc.
2003 My First Romance Dante Star Cinema
2002 Singsing ni Lola Fidel Regal Entertainment
2000 Spirit Warriors Roman Roadrunner Network, Inc., MAQ Productions
2000 Tanging Yaman Francis Star Cinema
1999 Esperanza: The Movie Raul Estrera Star Cinema
1999 Bayaning 3rd World José Rizal Cinema Artists Philippines
1998 José Rizal Crisostomo Ibarra / Simoun GMA Films
1997 Milagros Junie Merdeka Film Productions
1997 DNA Taka Interlight Films
1996 Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Emilio Aguinaldo Golden Lion Films
1995 Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore[10][11] Conrado Maga Regal Films and Golden Lions Films
1995 The Lilian Velez Story Till Death Us Part Joe Climaco Viva Films and Golden Lions Films
1995 Eskapo Jorge Cabardo Star Cinema
1994 Lipa Arandia Massacre Lord Deliver Us From Evil Ronald Arandia Viva Films and Golden Lions Films
1988 Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Larry Seiko Films
1985 Bituing Walang Ningning Garry Diaz Viva Films
1982 Oro, Plata, Mata Miguel Lorenzo Experimental Cinema of the Philippines

Music video appearances

Year Title Performer Director Ref.
2021 Magpahinga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising [12]

Awards

References

  1. ^ Evangelista, Patricia (September 2, 2013). "Piolo, Gerald and Joel on the job". Rappler. Esquire Philippines. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Joel Torre wins Best Actor as OTJ (On the Job) wins Jury Prize in South Korea". GMA News.
  3. ^ "Unexpected, emotional win for Joel Torre in Korea". ABS-CBN News.
  4. ^ "Joel Torre wins Best Actor, OTJ (On the Job) wins Jury prize in South Korea | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "'On the Job,' Joel Torre win in Korea". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  6. ^ Mangubat, Noel (April 9, 2005). "Joel Torre: The actor as student of life". Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Tariman, Pablo (December 5, 2004). "'Idealism' is not an ugly word". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  8. ^ Lo, Ricky. "Joel Torre: Being". Philstar.com.
  9. ^ "'Iskolar' in Balintataw". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. January 24, 1989. p. 16. Retrieved July 3, 2023. Written by Lav Diaz.
  10. ^ "The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. May 17, 1995. p. A4. Retrieved December 29, 2021. This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
  11. ^ Daza, Jullie Y. (May 18, 1995). "Women as losers". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved December 29, 2021. Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.
  12. ^ Cruz, Dana (May 24, 2021). "WATCH: Ben&Ben releases 'Magpahinga' video starring Joel Torre, Bela Padilla". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.

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