Joel Torre

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Joel Torre
Born
José Rizalino de León Torre

(1961-06-19) June 19, 1961 (age 64)
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1978–present
Spouse
Christy Azcona
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(m. 1990)​
Children2

Joel Torre (born José Rizalino de León Torre; June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Torre originated from Bacolod[6] and studied at the University of St. La Salle.[citation needed]He is the grandson of former Iloilo City mayor Juan de Leon.

Early career

At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's Gumising ka, Maruja which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film Oro, Plata, Mata.[7][8]

Personal life

Torre's middle name, Rizalino, comes from the fact that he was born exactly 100 years after the Filipino national hero José Rizal.[9] His parents were Alfonso Obregon Torre and Luz de Leon Diaz. He is the grandson of former Iloilo City municipal president (now City Mayor) Juan de Leon who served from 1904 to 1905. His uncle is Dr. Pablo O. Torre. He is married to Christy Azcona in 1990. They have two daughters, Maria "Aila" Ariela and Maria "Marela" Raphaela.[10]

In 2003, Torres and his wife founded JT's Manukan Grille in Quezon City. It offers Bacolod-style chicken inasal, a native dish of his. Currently, it has 35 branches in the country.[11]

In 2024, Philippines AirAsia partnered with Torre's JT's Manukan Grille to offer Bacolod chicken inasal in-flight. It also opened its first overseas restaurant in Lucky Plaza.[12]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
1989Balintataw[13]
1991Cebu
1993Noli Me TángereCrisostomo Ibarra
1995Villa QuintanaRobert Quintana
1997–1999EsperanzaRaul Estrera
1998Wansapanataym: Chemistry
1999Saan Ka Man NaroroonJuanito Ocampo
2001Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaFranco Dequiros Montecillo
2002–2004KapalaranCesar Arman
2003A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and CorregidorHimself
2003Sana'y Wala Nang WakasAnton Garcia
2004MarinaElias Sto. Domingo
2005Now And Forever: MukhaGuido
2006Gulong ng PaladTomas Santos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PoonJun
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng UnggoyTinong
Pangarap na BituinCocoy Mendoza
2008Iisa Pa LamangRolando Ramirez
Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga?Ruben Rodrigo
2009ZorroDon Roberto Pelaez
2010Elena M. Patron's MomayDonato "Donnie" Buenavidez
Pilyang KerubinDante Garcia
GrazildaFernando
Wansapanataym: Buhawi JackManuel Miranda
2011100 Days to HeavenAndres Delgado
2012Walang HangganWilliam Alcantara
Dahil sa Pag-IbigBenjamin Osorio
Lorenzo's TimeBadong Gamboa
2013Juan Dela CruzJose "Mang Pepe" Guerrero
2013–2014HonestoHugo Layer
2014Ikaw LamangSamuel Hidalgo
2015Wansapanataym: Remote ni EricRomy Gutierrez
2015–2016On the Wings of LoveSoliman 'Sol' Olivar
2016–2021FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoTeodoro "Teddy" Arevalo
2019–2020StarlaGregorio "Greggy" Dichaves
2021It's ShowtimeMagpasikat 2021 Judge
2022 One Good Day Eddie Rodrigo
2023Dirty LinenRolando Sinag / Abe Matias
2024Pamilya Sagrado Ernesto "Estong" Malonzo
2025 Incognito Philip Rivera
TBD Roja[14] TBA

Films

YearTitleRole
2025 Isolated Peter Coleman
Samahan ng mga Makasalanan Father Danny
2024 And the Breadwinner Is... Popshie Salvador (Bambi's father)
Outside Arturo
Lolo and the Kid Lolo
Under a Piaya Moon Lolo Poldo
2021BarumbadingsMother Joy
2019Miracle in Cell No. 7Soliman / Boss Sol
2018Jacqueline Comes HomeDionisio
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to LoveKado
2016Just the 3 of UsArturo Manalo
2015Felix ManaloTeofilo Ramos
2013On the JobMario 'Tatang' Maghari
2012A Secret AffairJimmy
PridyiderMr. Benitez
Just One SummerDaniel Cuaresma Sr.
The Bourne LegacyCitrus Samaritan / Extra
The HealingMelchor
2011Subject: I Love YouMarlon
2011Le MarquisLe Commandant Du SWAT
2010In Your EyesRonnie Delos Santos
2010AmigoRafael Dacanay
2008BalerCommandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
2008Namets!Caveman
2008PloningOld Siloy
2007The PromiseGustin
2004Panaghoy sa SubaDamian
2004Lastikman: Unang BanatPablo
2004Evolution of a Filipino FamilyMayor
2003My First RomanceDante
2002Singsing ni LolaFidel
2000Spirit WarriorsRoman
2000Tanging YamanFrancis
1999Esperanza: The MovieRaul Estrera
1999Bayaning 3rd WorldJosé Rizal
1998José RizalCrisostomo Ibarra / Simoun
1998BerdugoJimmy
1997MilagrosJunie
1997DNATaka
1996Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del PilarEmilio Aguinaldo
1995Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore[15][16]Conrado Maga
1995The Lilian Velez Story Till Death Us PartJoe Climaco
1995EskapoJorge Cabardo
1994Lipa Arandia Massacre Lord Deliver Us From EvilRonald Arandia
1988Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?Larry
1985Bituing Walang NingningGarry Diaz
1983KarnalGoryo
1982Oro, Plata, MataMiguel Lorenzo
  • Kabisera (2013)
  • The Diplomat Hotel (2013)
  • Juana C. the Movie (2013)
  • Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi (2012)
  • Huling Biyahe (2012)
  • Captive(2012)
  • Flight of an Angel (2011)
  • Deep Gold 3D (2011)
  • Sabungero (2009)
  • Surviving Evil (2009)
  • Affliction (2008)
  • Green Paradise (2007)
  • Casket for Hire (2007)
  • Possessed (2007)
  • Baliw (2007)
  • Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006)
  • Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006)
  • Hari ng Sablay: Isang tama, sampung mali (2005)
  • Beneath the Cogon (2005)
  • Rigodon (2005)
  • Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005)
  • Say That You Love Me (2005)
  • Camiling Story (2005)
  • Lasponggols (2005)
  • Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
  • Boso (2005)
  • Kuya (2004)
  • Ang Kapitbahay (2003)
  • Chavit (2003)
  • Abong: Small Home (2003)
  • First Time (2003)
  • Sanib (2003)
  • Utang ni Tatang (2002)
  • Taxi ni Pilo (2001)
  • Batang West Side (2001)
  • Anak (2000)
  • Bayaning 3rd World (1999)
  • Still Lives (1999)
  • Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
  • Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan
  • Seventeen (1999)
  • Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko: The Obet Pagdanganan Story (1997)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1997)
  • Puerto Princesa (1997)
  • Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1997)
  • Nakaw Na Sandali (1997)
  • Ilaban Mo Bayan Ko (1997)
  • Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig? (1997)
  • Milagros (1997)
  • DNA (1997)
  • Nasaan Ka nang Kailangan Kita (1996)
  • Mumbaki (1996)
  • Sana Naman (1996)
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
  • Redeem Her Honor (1995)
  • Rollerboys (1995)
  • Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
  • Eskapo (1995)
  • Asian Cop: High Voltage (1995)
  • Tunay na magkaibigan, walang iwanan... peksman (1994)
  • Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
  • Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice (1994)
  • The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) (1993)
  • Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)
  • Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday (1993)
  • Noli Me Tángere (1992)
  • Matud Nila (1991)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991)
  • McBain
  • Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka (1990)
  • Machete: Istatwang buhay (1990)
  • Mana sa ina
  • Kunin mo ang ulo ni Ismael (1990)
  • First Lesson (1989)
  • Mahirap ang magmahal (1989)
  • Anak ng demonyo (1989)
  • Magkano ang iyong dangal? (1988)
  • Arturo Lualhati (1988)
  • Isusumbong kita sa Diyos (1988)
  • Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
  • Olongapo... The Great American Dream (1987)
  • Susuko ba ako, inay? (1987)
  • Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • Saan Nagkamali Ang Pag-ibig (1987)
  • Evelio (1986)
  • Bilanggo sa Dilim (1986)
  • I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (1986)
  • The Graduates
  • Unfaithful Wife (1986)
  • Bagong Hari (1986)
  • Bed Sins (1985)
  • Beware: Bed Sins (1985)
  • Isla (1985)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984)
  • Batgts 2
  • Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
  • Of the Flesh (1983)
  • Init sa Magdamag (1983)
  • Oro, Plata, Mata (1982)
  • Wake Up, Maruja (1978)

Music video appearances

YearTitlePerformerDirectorRef.
2021 Magpahinga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising [17]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryWorkResult
1991PMPC Star Awards For TVBest Drama ActorBoracayNominated
2024Puregold CinePanalo FilmBest Supporting ActorUnder a Piaya MoonWon

References

  1. ↑ Evangelista, Patricia (September 2, 2013). "Piolo, Gerald and Joel on the job". Rappler. Esquire Philippines. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Joel Torre wins Best Actor as OTJ (On the Job) wins Jury Prize in South Korea". GMA News. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Unexpected, emotional win for Joel Torre in Korea". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Joel Torre wins Best Actor, OTJ (On the Job) wins Jury prize in South Korea | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "'On the Job,' Joel Torre win in Korea". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Joel Torre, inabot ng 42 taon bago nakagawa muli ng Ilonggo film". PEP.ph. March 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Mangubat, Noel (April 9, 2005). "Joel Torre: The actor as student of life". Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ Tariman, Pablo (December 5, 2004). "'Idealism' is not an ugly word". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  9. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "Joel Torre: Being". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  10. ↑ Bardinas, Mary (April 19, 2023). "Joel Torre & daughters Aila & Marela". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ Aspiras, Regie (February 9, 2024). "Joel Torre's ode to his hometown comfort food". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  12. ↑ Ching, Anthony (July 31, 2024). "AirAsia brings actor Joel Torre's JT's Manukan on board". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ "'Iskolar' in Balintataw". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. January 24, 1989. p. 16. Retrieved July 3, 2023. Written by Lav Diaz.
  14. ↑ Brosas, Alex (August 15, 2025). "Trailer drops for new Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri series". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ "The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. May 17, 1995. p. A4. Retrieved December 29, 2021. This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
  16. ↑ Daza, Jullie Y. (May 18, 1995). "Women as losers". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved December 29, 2021. Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.
  17. ↑ Cruz, Dana (May 24, 2021). "WATCH: Ben&Ben releases 'Magpahinga' video starring Joel Torre, Bela Padilla". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.