Romy Vitug

This is both a Filipino and Spanish name. Both family names are Vitug.
Romy Vitug
Born
Romeo Vitug Vitug

(1937-01-27)January 27, 1937
Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedJanuary 18, 2024(2024-01-18) (aged 86)
Imus City, Cavite, Philippines
Other namesRomy
Occupations
  • Cinematographer
  • Photojournalist
Years active1957–2024
Children3
RelativesMarites Dañguilan Vitug (sister-in-law)
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Romeo "Romy" Vitug Vitug (January 27, 1937 – January 18, 2024) was a Filipino photojournalist and cinematographer. The son of Honesto Vitug, the Dean of Philippine Photojournalism, he began his career as a photojournalist and a newsreel cameraman before he became a cinematographer for films and television.[1] He had worked with directors including Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Joel Lamangan, Olivia Lamasan, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Rory Quintos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Lino Brocka, Celso Ad Castillo, Eddie Garcia and Mario O'Hara.

Vitug died of blood cancer in Imus, Cavite on January 18, 2024, at the age of 86.[2]

  1. ^ Grana, Rhia (February 12, 2023). "Romy Vitug, master lensman, takes the spotlight". ANC X (ABS-CBN News). Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Veteran cinematographer Romy Vitug passes away". ABS-CBN News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.