Mel Chionglo

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.

Directed

1. Burlesk King (1999) — Director
2. Twilight Dancers (2006) — Director
3. Xerex (2003) — Director
4. Midnight Dancers (1994) — Director
5. Two Timer (2002) — Director
6. Playgirl (1981) — Director
7. Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live (1991) — Director
8. Nagsimula sa Puso (1990) — Director
9. The Film Biker (2000) — Director
10. Mapusok (1998) — Director
11. Company of Women (1985) — Director
12. Bente (2009) — Director
13. Malikot na Mundo (1999) — Director
14. Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997) — Director
15. Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1986) — Director
16. Lucia (1992) — Director
17. Dyesebel (1990) — Director
18. Anak (1982) — Director
19. Hot Summer (1990) — Director
20. Bomba Arienda (1985) — Director
21. Loretta (1994) — Director
22. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (1993) — Director
23. Ubos na ang Luha ko (1991) — Director
24. Tagos sa laman (1995) — Director
25. Iadya Mo Kami (2016) — Director
26. Muntik na Kitang Minahal (1994) — Director
27. Paano Kung Wala Ka Na? (1987) — Director
28. Babaing Hampaslupa (1988) — Director
29. Teenage Marriage (1984) — Director
30. Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina (1997) — Director
31. Dear Mama (1984) — Director
32. Rio Del Mar (1999) — Director
33. Summer Holiday (1983) — Director
34. Lauriana (2013) — Director
35. Sinner or Saint (1984) — Director
36. I Love You, I Hate You (1982) — Director
37. Disgrasyada (1993) — Director
38. Pakasalan Mo Ako (1991) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Iadya Mo Kami (2016)
2. Lino: His Art and Life (1998) — Self
3. Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… (1977) — Self
4. The Son of Brocka (2005)
5. Brocka x Bernal (2024) — Self