Michael Tuviera

Michael Tuviera
Born
Michael P. Tuviera
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
Occupations
  • Writer
  • producer
  • director
  • talent manager
Years active1997–present
Known forDirector of The Kingdom

Michael P. Tuviera is a Filipino director, writer and producer. One of his notable works is the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Kingdom.

He is the son of former Eat Bulaga producer and APT Entertainment founder Tony Tuviera.[1][2]

Early life

Tuviera studied communication arts at the Ateneo de Manila University. In one of his film projects, one of his actors is future congressman Dato Macapagal Arroyo.[2]

Career

After studied in University of Southern California School of Cinemamatic Arts, he worked in a sitcom 1 for 3 in 1997 as a writer.[2] He also directed Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie that billed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.[3]

In 2014, he directed an independent film titled The Janitor starring Dennis Trillo, Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. The said movie is an entry for the Cinemalaya Festival.[4]

He also directed Imagine You and Me in 2016, starred by Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.[5] He criticzed pirated copy holders of the movie.[6]

In 2024, he directed the entry The Kingdom, billed by Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, which is also submitted as an entry to 2024 MMFF.[7] In the awards night, the movie won 2nd best picture, best production design, best visual design, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and Tuviera is selected as one of two best director awardee.[8]

Credits

Screenwriter

Year Title
1997 1 for 3

Director

Year Title
2024 The Kingdom
2019 Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity
2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
2015 Imagine You and Me
2015–16 Princess in the Palace
2014 The Janitor
2014 APT Lenten Special: Panalangin
2013 Kidlat
2012 Faithfully
2012 The Good Daughter
2011 Futbolilits
2011 Dwarfina
2010 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
2010 Panday Kids
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie
2008 Sine Novela: Until Forever
2008 Shake, Rattle and Roll X
2008 Luna Mystika
2008 Codename: Asero
2008 Sine Novela: Unsung Melody
2007 Lupin
2007 The Promise
2006 Captain Barbell
2006 Shake, Rattle and Roll 8
2006 TxT

Screenwriter & Director

Year Title
2007 Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

Producer

Year Title
Standing
Meant to Beh
Bwakaw
Fuschia

Executive Producer

Year Title
Byaheng Broken Hearted
Amulet and Enteng Kabisote
Cassava
Grandpa Is Dead
Scaregivers
Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol!
Moments of Love

Personal life

Tuviera is married with Penny Daza.[8]

References

  1. ^ Pasajol, Anne (April 26, 2023). "'Eat Bulaga' producer Tony Tuviera 'chose to be quiet' amid controversy, Boy Abunda says". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Francisco, Butch (October 14, 2006). "To production work born". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. ^ Godinez, Bong (September 17, 2009). "Yaya and Angelina director Mike Tuviera downplays supposed rivalry with Kimmy Dora". PEP.ph.
  4. ^ Villano, Alexa (October 6, 2014). "Director Mike Tuviera on making 'The Janitor,' meeting a hitman with Dennis Trillo". RAPPLER. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "READ: Direk Mike Tuviera reveals why it took five takes to complete hospital scene in 'Imagine You & Me'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "MUST-READ: Direk Mike Tuviera slams people behind pirated copies of 'Imagine You & Me'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Vibas, Danny (July 24, 2024). "Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual team up for epic film 'The Kingdom'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Daza, Pat-P. (December 30, 2024). "How Mike Tuviera came up with a provocative winner of a film". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.