Joel Lamangan is an award-winning Filipino film director and actor. He started his showbiz career with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) during which he honed his acting skills and at the same time learned directing. Some of his mentors during his stint with PETA were Lino Brocka, Nonon G. Padilla, Lutgardo Labad, Soxie Topacio, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Mario O’Hara, and Orlando Nadres.

He grew up with his grandparents because his mother died at childbirth and his father migrated to the United states being a serviceman in the United states Military. He has 15 half-brothers and half-sisters.

In his youth, he was an activist. He organized a Kabataang Makabayan chapter in his locality. During the martial law years, he was tortured and jailed twice.

Movies

1. 2012 - The Mommy Returns
2. 1991 - Darna
3. 1992 - Hiram na Mukha
4. 1992 - Ngayon at Kailanman
5. 1993 - Ikaw
6. 1994 - Kadena ng Bulaklak
7. 1994 - Anghel na walang langit
8. 1994 - Kapantay ay langit
9. 1994 - Pangako ng kahapon
10. 1995 - Silakbo
11. 1995 - The Flor Contemplation Story
12. 1995 - Muling Umawit ang Puso
13. 1996 - Bakit may kahapon pa?
14. 1997 - The Sarah Balabagan Story
15. 1999 - Bulaklak ng Maynila
16. 1999 - Warat: Bibigay ka ba?
17. 1999 - Sidhi
18. 1999 - Pusong Mamon
19. 2000 - Deathrow
20. 2000 - Abandonada
21. 2001 - Hubog
22. 2001 - Mila
23. 2002 - Mano Po
24. 2003 - Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
25. 2003 - Walang Kapalit
26. 2003 - Filipinas
27. 2004 - So... Happy Together
28. 2004 - Aishte Imasu 1941
29. 2004 - Mano Po 3: My Love
30. 2004 - Sabel
31. 2004 - I Will Survive
32. 2005 - Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
33. 2006 - Twilight Dancers
34. 2006 - Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
35. 2006 - ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh
36. 2006 - Pacquiao: The Movie
37. 2006 - Manay Po
38. 2006 - Blue Moon
39. 2006 - Twilight Dancers - (as an actor)
40. 2007 - Happy Hearts
41. 2007 - Silip
42. 2007 - Bahay Kubo
43. 2008 - Desperadas 2
44. 2008 - Walang Kawala
45. 2008 - Manay Po 2: Overloaded
46. 2008 - Sagrada Familia
47. 2008 - Dukot
48. 2010 - Heavenly Touch
49. 2009 - I Luv Dreamguyz
50. 2009 - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
51. 2009 - When I Met You
52. 2010 - Sigwa
53. 2011 - Patikul

TV Shows :

1. 2011 - Magic Palayok
2. 2010 - Beauty Queen
3. 2010 - Kahit Minsan Lang
4. 2009 - Adik Sa'Yo
5. 2009 - Sine Novela: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
6. 2008 - Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin
7. 2008 - Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
8. 2007 - Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita, Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
9. 2007 - Asian Treasures
10. 2005 - Vietnam Rose
11. 2002 - Kung Mawawala Ka
12. 1999 - Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi

Awards

1. 1995 - Young Critics Circle Best Director for Pangako ng Kahapon
2. 1996 - Star Awards Best Director for The Flor Contemplacion Story
3. 2000 - Star Awards Director of the Year for Bulaklak ng Maynila
4. 2006 - Star Awards Director of the Year for Blue Moon
5. 1995 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director for Muling Umawit ang Puso
6. 2009 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director for Mano Po 6
7. 2006 - Golden Screen Award Best Director for Blue Moon
8. 1996 - Gawad Urian Best Director for The Flor Contemplacion Story
9. 1995 - Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Best Director for Pangako ng Kahapon
10. 1996 - Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Best Director for The Flor Contemplacion Story
11. 2000 - Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Best Director for Bulaklak ng Maynila
12. 2005 - Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Best Director for Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941
13. 2006 - Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Best Director for Blue Moon
14. 2009 - FAMAS Best Director for Dukot
15. 1995 - Golden Pyramid (Cairo) for The Flor Contemplacion Story

External Link : Philippine Star