Filipino film director
Olivia Lamasan
Born Olivia M. Lamasan
Other names Inang, Olive Occupation(s) Consultant, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. director, writer, producer, creative consultant Known for
Olivia M. Lamasan is a Filipino television and film director, writer, producer, and creative consultant, known for her works such as Sana Maulit Muli and Madrasta which were both successful.[ 1]
Lamasan, the former head of ABS-CBN's creative department, also served as the managing director of ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. until 2022. The master director remains as consultant of the network's film/television outfit. Inang, as fondly called by her colleagues in the industry, is also a resident television and film director of the network.
Career
Lamasan began her career in 1986 as a Production Assistant in Nine Deaths of the Ninja . Lamasan also directed the hit film of 1996, Madrasta which received multiple awards from the Philippines .
In 2002, Lamasan directed Got 2 Believe starring Claudine Barretto and Rico Yan and also directing Milan in 2004 starring Barretto and Piolo Pascual .
In 2009, Lamasan directed In My Life starring the Philippines' "Star for All Seasons" Vilma Santos , Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz . The film was successful having a gross revenue of PHP 137.4 Million.[ 2] [ 3]
In 2011, she also directed In the Name of Love which was one of the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time grossing for over PHP117 Million The film starred Aga Muhlach , Jake Cuenca and Angel Locsin .[ 4] [ 5] The film was a nominee for the "Best Movie of the Year" Award in the 28th Star Awards for Movies. Nevertheless, Locsin and Muhlach won the Best Actress and Actor category.[ 6] [ 7] Lamasan also won as Best Director for the film in the PASADO Awards.[ 8]
In 2012, Lamasan directed The Mistress which was a worldwide success for earning PHP300 Million.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
In 2013, Lamasan was one of the judges in the biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines, Himig Handog .[ 13]
In February 2014, Lamasan directed the film Starting Over Again which was an instant box-office success earning 410 million pesos , and was included in the List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines of all time.
In September 2016, Lamasan directed the film Barcelona: A Love Untold which was an instant box-office success earning 300 million pesos worldwide.
Filmography
Television
Film
Year
Title
Credit
Associated Production Company
1990
Nagsimula sa Puso
Line producer
Vision Films
Kapag Langit ang Humatol
1991
Ipagpatawad Mo
Story and screenplay
Viva Films
1992
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
Regal Films
1994
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie
Director
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
1995
Sana Maulit Muli
1996
Madrasta
1997
Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?
2000
Minsan, Minahal Kita
2002
Got 2 Believe
2004
Milan
2009
In My Life
2011
In the Name of Love
2012
The Mistress
2014
Starting Over Again
2016
Barcelona: A Love Untold
2019
Hello, Love, Goodbye
producer
2024
Hello, Love, Again
writer
ABS-CBN Studios , Star Cinema , GMA Pictures
TBA
Elena 1944
director
Black Sheep Productions
Forever is Not Enough: The Movie
director
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Awards
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See also
References
^ " 'The Mistress' now the biggest local hit of 2012" . ABS-CBN News . September 27, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (January 15, 2010). "PEP EXCLUSIVE: Star Cinema reveals box-office gross of its films in 2009" . Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Cruz, Marinel (September 28, 2009). " 'In My Life': The director's take" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ "In the Name of Love lands in Top 20 highest grossing movies worldwide" . Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 23, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Siazon, Rachelle (May 7, 2011). "Olivia Lamasan says shooting 'In The Name of Love' is a huge challenge for her" . Push. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Santiago, Erwin (March 24, 2012). "Asiong Salonga and in the Name of Love dominate 28th Star Awards for Movies; ER Ejercito, Aga Muhlach, and Angel Locsin win top acting honors" . Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ "28th Star Awards for Movies nominees revealed" . Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Fernando, Rodel (April 15, 2012). "In the Name of Love and Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa lead winners of PASADO Awards" . Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ " 'The Mistress' earns P300 million worldwide" . ABS-CBN News . October 2, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Buen-Deveza, Reyma (January 8, 2013). " 'Sisterakas' is PH's highest grossing local film" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Valendez, Ely (August 25, 2012). " "The Mistress is very important to me," says Director Olivia Lamasan" . Ely's Planet. Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Sarmiento, Joey (September 17, 2012). "Iba talaga ang atake ni Direk Olivia Lamasan!" . Remate . Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ Policarpio, Allan (February 27, 2013). "Director-composer wins against veterans in songwriting contest" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved February 28, 2013 .
^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved May 21, 2014.
^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived April 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine . Pep.ph . Retrieved May 19, 2014.
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Media and entertainment
Broadcast
Free-to-air channel Philippine cable channels International channels Radio
Productions Niche market
Telecommunications Online, digital and interactive Other assets Related articles
Former assets
Broadcast Radio Divisions/subsidiaries Telecommunications Online, digital and interactive Consumer products and experiences Other asset
As director As writer only