Mel Chionglo
Filipino film director and production designer (1946–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | Carmelo Chionglo (1946-07-16)July 16, 1946 |
Died | September 21, 2019(2019-09-21) (aged 73) Manila, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Film director, production designer |
Years active | 1977–2016 |
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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]