Mel Chionglo

Mel Chionglo
Born
Carmelo Chionglo

(1946-07-16)July 16, 1946
Lucena, Quezon, Philippines
DiedSeptember 21, 2019(2019-09-21) (aged 73)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Film director, production designer
Years active1977–2016

Carmelo Chionglo (July 16, 1946 – September 21, 2019[1][2]), better known as Mel Chionglo, 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.[3] His directorial debut was Regal Films' Playgirl (1981).

He was one of the founding members of the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines Inc.[4] He also served as board member on the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.[5]

  1. ^ Charm, Neil (September 24, 2019). "Director, production designer Mel Chionglo, 73". Business World. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. ^ PH entertainment mourns loss of Mel Chionglo
  3. ^ IFFR
  4. ^ "'Burlesk King' director Mel Chionglo dies". GMA News Online. September 21, 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 21, 2019). "Veteran director Mel Chionglo passes away at 73". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2019-10-14.