Tata Esteban |
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| Born | Steve Paolo Regala
(1954-09-28)September 28, 1954
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| Died | September 10, 2003(2003-09-10) (aged 48)
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| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, actor |
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| Years active | 1980–2001 |
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| Spouse | Imelda Sancho-Regala |
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| Children | 6 |
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Tata Esteban (born Steve Paolo Regala; September 28, 1954 – September 10, 2003) was a Filipino producer-director. He is known for the critically acclaimed 1984 film Alapaap[1] and production of Philippine bold films.[2]
Education
Esteban had a double major for his undergraduate degree in Business and Hotel and Restaurant Management obtained at the University of Baguio
Personal life and death
Esteban had a son with actress Tanya Gomez on December 27, 1985.[3]
Esteban died on September 10, 2003, from a heart attack.[4]
Filmography
Director
| Year | Title |
| 1982 | Kiskisan |
| 1982 | Kaskasero |
| 1983 | Hubo[4] |
| 1984 | Alapaap[4][5] |
| 1985 | Hubo sa Dilim |
| 1986 | Flesh Avenue |
| 1986 | Materyales Fuertes[4] |
| 1986 | Salamangkero |
| 1987 | Diwata[4] |
| 1987 | Mga Lihim ng Kalapati |
| 1989 | Gabriela[6][7] |
| 1992 | Engkanto |
| 1995 | Gayuma |
| 1997 | Akin Ka Lamang |
| 1998 | Init ng Laman |
| 1999 | Dalagang Dagat |
| 1999 | Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat |
| 2000 | Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan Tayo |
| 2001 | Tabi Tabi Po![8] (segment "Engkantada") |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1980 | Bongga Ka Day! | |
| 1981 | Kontrobersyal | actor |
| 1981 | Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin | actor |
| 1981 | Dear Heart | |
| 1981 | Caught in the Act | |
| 1982 | Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina | |
| 1984 | Snake Sisters | |
| 1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | Prison boss |
| 1995 | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-Ibig | commercial boss |
Writer
| Year | Title |
| 1983 | Kaskasero |
| 1986 | Salamangkero |
| 1989 | Gabriela |
| 1998 | Init ng Laman |
| 1999 | Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat |
Production designer
| Year | Title |
| 1984 | Snake Sisters |
| 1984 | Alapaap |
| 1985 | Hubo sa Dilim |
| 1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapapatawad Mo |
Producer
| Year | Title |
| 1986 | Flesh Avenue |
| 1986 | Materyales Fuertes |
Creative consultant
| Year | Title |
| 2001 | Tabi-Tabi Po! |
Fight director
| Year | Title |
| 1998 | Init ng Laman |
Assistant director
| Year | Title |
| 1988 | Mannigan's Force |
Composer
References
- ^ Infante, J. Eddie (1991). Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-971-550-037-1. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Tata Esteban nangumpisal sa 700 Club Asia". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). 17 April 2003. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Nuñez, Nino (January 10, 1986). "Where's Anna Marie Gutierrez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. 6.
Incidentally, Tata became a father last Dec. 27. Partner Tanya Gomez gave birth to John Ivan Dominic at the Chinese General Hospital.
- ^ a b c d e Cruz, Marinel R. (September 10, 2003). "Megman Tata Esteban passed away at 48". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Arts Quarterly. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1985. p. 27. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (13 October 1988). "Nora's turn to wait". Manila Standard. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ National Mid-week. Lagda Pub. Incorporated. 1989. p. 32. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Yeatter, Bryan L. (4 September 2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 375. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
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