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Joven Tan
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Jovinor "Joven" Tan[1] is a Filipino film director and songwriter.
Education
Tan, who was born in Malabon,[2] attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he earned a degree in mass communication. He was a member of the school's Bagong Himig chorale, which covered a large portion of his educational expenses.[1]
Career
Music
Tan has been creating music since 1999. He has collaborated with composers Sunny Ilacad, Eric Dela Cruz Narvaez, and Sherwin Castillo.[3] He also wrote songs for Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, the VoizBoys and Ai-Ai de las Alas.[1]
He entered the 2013 Himig Handog songwriting competition which he won through the love song "Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" fielded in the grand final.[1] Among his other songs is the LGBT-themed "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" which was performed by Michael Pangilinan at Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014.[4]
Film
Tan is also a film director. Among his directorial works are Paupahan, Bahay ni Lola 2, Tabi-Tabi Po[2] and Otlum.[5] He also did biographical films such as Suarez: The Healing Priest (2020) which depicts Fernando Suarez, Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story (2022) which portrayed politician Isko Moreno[6] and Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko (2023) featuring Rey Valera.[7] He was also the line producer of the film Kung Fu Divas starring delas Alas and Marian Rivera.[2]
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Filmography
Film
- Tabi-Tabi Po (2001) – "Demonyita" segment
 - Eskandalosa (2002)
 - Bahay ni Lola 2 (2005)
 - Paupahan (2008)
 - Hellphone (2009)
 - Tatlong Bibe (2017)
 - Wander Bra (2018)
 - Otlum (2018)
 - Santigwar (2019)
 - Suarez: The Healing Priest (2020)
 - Ayuda Babes (2021)
 - Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story (2022)
 - Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (2023)
 - Lola Barang (2024)
 
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References
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