# Joel Lamangan

Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director, actor, and comedian. His award-winning films includes The Flor Contemplacion Story, Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po. As an actor, Lamangan is best known for portraying the villain turned funny anti-hero Roda in Kapamilya Channel teleserye FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first indie movie Walang Kawala produced by DMV Entertainment. It stars Polo Ravales and Joseph Bitangcol, with the special participation of Jean Garcia. Joel also directs Obra and will soon start shooting Desperadas 2. He started production for the next Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin starring Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona.
In the 2013 Elections, he ran as congressman for Cavite's 1st District under the Lakas-CMD/United Nationalist Alliance/Partido Magdalo. However, he backed out in the race.
In 2013, Lamangan was named as the artistic director of Gantimpala Theater Foundation. Lamangan will direct an original musical titled "Katipunan: Mga Anak ng Bayan" and it will star actors Sandino Martin and Anna Fegi. The show toured in August and September 2013 around provinces of Manila to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Philippine hero, Andres Bonifacio.
Lamangan is a member of the Directors' Guild of the Philippines.
Lamangan is a member of the international Order of DeMolay from Baja Chapter, Cavite City. He was conferred with the highest honor being a DeMolay to the rank of Legion of Honor on November 14, 2015, by the Grand Master Victor Antonio T. Espejo of the Supreme Council Order of DeMolay Philippines for outstanding leadership in his field of endeavor, for service to humanity, for success in fraternal life, including adult service to the Order of DeMolay. The Supreme Council Order of DeMolay is an appendant body of Freemasonry.

## Activism

Lamangan has been an activist since the 1960s. In the middle of the 1960s, he formed a Kabataang Makabayan chapter in Cavite City, where he once led a jeepney strike. He was imprisoned and tortured during martial law in 1973 and 1977. He was among the organizers of the ML50 campaign in 2022, through which a series of activities were held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law under the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
He has directed a number of films that depicted social and political conditions in the Philippines. Sigwa (Rage) in 2010 depicted the life of activists who had taken part in the First Quarter Storm. Deadline:The Reign of Impunity in 2011 depicted killings of media people. His 2009 film Dukot, which depicted the plight of desaparecidos, was screened in the US, Canada, and Hong Kong with the help of human rights organizations. The film was also screened at the Montreal World Film Festival.

## Filmography
### Film (as Director)

| Year | Title | Production Company | Notes |
| 1991 | Darna | Viva Films | |
| 1992 | Hiram na Mukha | Viva Films | |
| 1992 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Viva Films | |
| 1993 | Ikaw | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Anghel Na Walang Langit | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Kapantay Ay Langit | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Pangako ng Kahapon | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Silakbo | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Viva Films | |
| 1996 | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Viva Films | |
| 1997 | The Sarah Balabagan Story | Viva Films | |
| 1998 | Pusong Mamon | Viva Films | co-director with Eric Quizon |
| 1999 | Sidhi | Crown Seven Ventures | |
| 1999 | Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba? | Viva Films | |
| 1999 | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Viva Films | |
| 2000 | Deathrow | GMA Films | |
| 2000 | Abandonada | Viva Films | |
| 2001 | Hubog | Regal Films | |
| 2001 | Mila | Star Cinema | |
| 2002 | Mano Po | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2002 | Bahid | | |
| 2003 | Filipinas | Viva Films | |
| 2003 | Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa | | |
| 2003 | Walang Kapalit | | |
| 2004 | So... Happy Together | Regal Films | |
| 2004 | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2004 | Sabel | | |
| 2004 | I Will Survive | | |
| 2005 | Ako Legal Wife (Mano Po 4?) | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Regal Films | |
| 2006 | ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Star Cinema and FLT Films | |
| 2006 | Manay Po | Regal Films | |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Regal Films | |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2007 | Desperadas | Regal Films | |
| 2007 | Silip | Seiko Films | |
| 2007 | Happy Hearts | Regal Films | |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 | Regal Films | |
| 2008 | Walang Kawala | DMV Entertainment | |
| 2008 | Manay Po 2: Overload | Regal Films | |
| 2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Regal Entertainment and Regal Multimedia | |
| 2009 | I Luv Dreamguyz | | |
| 2009 | Heavenly Touch | | |
| 2009 | Fuschia | | |
| 2009 | Dukot | | |
| 2009 | Sagrada Familia | | |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Regal Entertainment, Regal Multimedia and GMA Films | |
| 2010 | Sigwa | | |
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Regal Films and Regal Multimedia | |
| 2011 | Patikul | | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2012 | Migrante | | |
| 2013 | Menor de Edad | | |
| 2013 | The Bride and the Lover | Regal Films | |
| 2013 | Burgos | | |
| 2013 | Lihis | | |
| 2014 | Hustisya | Likhang Silangan Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Your Place or Mine? | Viva Films | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Viva Films | |
| 2016 | Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | | |
| 2016 | Ang Lalakeng Nangarap na Maging Vilma Santos | | |
| 2016 | Flashmob Romance | | |
| 2016 | That Thing Called Tanga Na | | |
| 2016 | Sekyu | | |
| 2016 | Siphayo | BG Productions International | |
| 2017 | This Time I'll Be Sweeter | | |
| 2017 | Bes and the Beshies | | |
| 2017 | Bhoy Intsik | FrontRow International | |
| 2017 | Foolish Love | | |
| 2018 | Rainbow's Sunset | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| 2018 | The Significant Other | | |
| 2020 | Hindi tayo pwede | Viva Films | |
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | | |
| 2021 | Anak ng Macho Dancer | | |
| 2021 | Bully'Kang: The First Adventure | | |
| 2021 | Silab | | |
| 2021 | Lockdown | | |
| 2021 | Bekis on the Run | Viva Films | |
| 2021 | Deception | Viva Films, Borracho | |
| 2022 | Moonlight Butterfly | 3:16 Media Network | |
| 2022 | Island of Desire | Viva Films | |
| 2022 | Biyak | 3:16 Media Network | |
| 2022 | Walker | New Sunrise Films | |
| 2022 | Girl Friday | Viva Films | |
| 2022 | Madawag ang landas patungong pag-asa | | |
| 2022 | My Father, Myself | 3:16 Media Network, Mentorque Productions | |
| 2023 | Oras de Peligro | Bagong Siklab Productions | |
| 2023 | Fall Guy | 3:16 Media Network, Mentorque Productions | Also co-writer with Troy Espiritu. |
| 2023 | Lola Magdalena | | |
| 2024 | Apo Hapon | | |

### Film (as Actor)

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1988 | Kumander Dante | | Cine Suerte |
| 1990 | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? | Pocholo | Viva Films |
| 2018 | School Service | | |

### Television (as Director)

| Year | Title | TV Network |
| 1999–2000 | Liwanag ng Hatinggabi | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Maynila | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Narito ang Puso Ko | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Vietnam Rose | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures (co-director) | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Ikaw Sana | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Kahit Minsan Lang | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pahiram ng Isang Ina | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Valiente | TV5 |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | TV5 |
| 2013 | Madam Chairman | TV5 |
| 2016 | Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | TV5 |
| 2018 | Onanay | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Pamilya Roces | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Beauty Queens | IWantTFC |
| 2021 | Tadhana | GMA Network |

### Television (as Actor)

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | TV Network |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | Arci Angeles | Guest Role | GMA Network |
| 2023 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Rodolfo "Roda" Alcantara | Supporting Role / Antagonist / Protagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |

## Awards and Nominations

FAP Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 1995 | Best Director | Pangako ng Kahapon | Won |
| 1996 | Best Director | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Won |
| 2000 | Best Director | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Won |
| 2005 | Best Director | Aishite imasu(Mahal kita) 1941 | Won |
| 2006 | Best Director | Blue Moon | Won |
| 2008 | Best Director | Silip | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Director | Sagrada Familia | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Director | Felix Manalo | Nominated |
Metro Manila Film Festival :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 1995 | Best Director | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Won |
| 2002 | Best Director | Mano Po | Won |
| 2009 | Best Director | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Won |
| 2022 | Best Director | My Father, Myself | Nominated |
Cairo International Film Festival :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 1995 | Golden Pyramid Award | The Flor Contemplation Story | Won |
| 1997 | Golden Pyramid Award | Bakit may kahapon pa? | Nominated |
| 2001 | Golden Pyramid Award | Deathrow | Nominated |
Gawad Urian Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated Work(s) | Result |
| 2007 | Best Direction | ZsaZsa Zaturnah Ze Moveeh | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | Violator | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Direction | Bhoy Intsik | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor | School Service | Won |

## Personal life

Lamangan's mother died at childbirth. He spent his childhood in Cavite City with his grandparents Francisco, a Magdalo and US constable and Juanita. His father was the sole son. He has 15 half-brothers and half-sisters, all US military members. He was imprisoned for 2 years in Bicutan.
Lamangan’s 3 decades partner is Jim Pebanco since they met in the 1980s.
In December 2022, Lamangan underwent a successful triple coronary artery bypass surgery at the Makati Medical Center.