Victor Villanueva (director)

Victor Villanueva
Born
Philippines
OccupationDirector
Years active2010–present
Notable work

Victor Kaiba Villanueva is a Filipino director best known for his comedic films.[1] His notable works include Patay na si Hesus (2016),[2] which was featured in the inaugural Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino,[3][4] and I Am Not Big Bird (2024).[5][6] Villanueva also gained recognition for directing the youth-oriented mini-series Beach Bros (2022).[7]

Villanueva's accolades include a special mention at the Cinemanila International Film Festival,[8] a NETPAC Award for Best Short Film at the QCinema International Film Festival, and the Special Jury Prize at the 1st Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.[9]

Early life

Victor Kaiba Villanueva was born in Davao and raised in Cebu.[2][10] He studied Fine Arts Advertising at the University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus,[11] where he took video editing courses.[3] This sparked his passion for film, leading him to co-produce Jerrold Tarog’s debut feature, Confessional, before moving to Manila.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2011 My Paranormal Romance Yes No No Also visual effects (graphics) and poster design[12]
Saranghae My Tutor Yes No Yes [13]
2012 Abot Kamay Yes No No Short film[10]
2014 Ang Nanay ni Justin Bieber Yes Yes No Short film[10]
2017 Patay na si Hesus Yes No No Also storyboard artist and poster designer[14]
2018 Kusina Kings Yes Yes No Story and screenplay[1]
2019 Lucid Yes No No Also bit role[15]
2022 Boy Bastos Yes Story No Guest role (Layno's boyfriend)
2023 Kidnap for Romance Yes No No
2024 I Am Not Big Bird Yes No No

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Doors Director, Second Unit Director Episode 5 (Director), Episode 10 (SUD)
2019 Touch Screen Director Episode 1: "Inday vs Vixee" [16]
Jhon En Martian [17][18]
2022 Regal Studio Presents Season 3, Episode 5: My Third Wish [19]
Beach Bros TV miniseries [20][7]
Ang Babae sa Likod ng Facemask [21]
2023 Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile Director and writer [22][23]
2025 Golden Scenery of Tomorrow Director Web series [24][25]

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Victor Villanueva
Awards and Nominations
Organization Year Nominated Work Category Result Ref.
Cinemanila International Film Festival 2011 Saranghae My Tutor Best Short Film Nominated [8][26]
Best Short Film - Special Mention Won
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2011 My Paranormal Romance Best Picture Nominated
Special Mention Won
2019 Lucid Best Picture Nominated [27]
Best Director Nominated
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 Patay na si Hesus Main Section Special Jury Prize Won [9]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017 Indie Movie Director of the Year Nominated [28]
QCinema International Film Festival 2014 Ang Nanay ni Justin Bieber Audience Choice Award Won [29]
Best Short Film NETPAC Award Won
2016 Patay na si Hesus Best Picture - Circle Competition Pylon Award Nominated [30]
Circle Competition Audience Choice Award Won
Young Critics Circle 2011 Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design (shared with Christian Linaban, Kaloy Uypuanco, and Syrel Lopez) Nominated [31]

References

  1. ^ a b Tariman, Pablo A. "Direk Victor's recipe for humor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  2. ^ a b Gonzales, Rob (2018-02-03). "VICTOR VILLANUEVA: Master storyteller". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  3. ^ a b Zinampan, Tristan (2021-01-16). "'Patay na si Hesus' director Victor Villanueva on the Cebuano story and sincerity". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  4. ^ Rule, Karla. "Known for comedy, Victor Villanueva goes serious in 'Lucid'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  5. ^ "Enrique's big comeback "I Am Not Big Bird" soars on Valentine's day". ABS-CBN. 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ Tugonon, Christian (2024-05-23). "Enrique Gil's raunchy romp in 'I Am Not Big Bird' hits Netflix. Here's why you shouldn't miss it!". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  7. ^ a b Glorioso, Bot. "Beach Bros reflects young life adventures". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  8. ^ a b "Filipino filmmakers win top prizes at the Cinemanila International Film Festival". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  9. ^ a b "Here are winners of special prizes in Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  10. ^ a b c Canga, Micah Almazan (2021-08-13). "Film Director Victor Villanueva Says He's a Sellout". Keeta. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  11. ^ a b Addatu, Ian Jeffrey (2017-08-22). "Victor Villanueva, One-on-one sa direktor sa 'Patay na si Hesus'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  12. ^ "Reel Peek: My Paranormal Romance". SunStar Publishing Inc. 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  13. ^ "Victor Villanueva's 'Saranghe my Tutor' to be screened in Korea". Cebu Daily News. 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  14. ^ Balbuena, Vanessa. "'Patay Na Si Hesus' director Victor Villanueva: I owe much of my career to Jaclyn Jose". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  15. ^ "Cebuano filmmaker Villanueva to direct 'Lucid' for Cinema One Originals". INQUIRER.net. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  16. ^ "Janella Salvador, Pokwang, and Denise Laurel Topbill New iWANT Original "Touch Screen"". Orange Magazine. 2019-03-03. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  17. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy (2018-08-29). "Cebuano filmmaker Victor Villanueva directs sci-fi comedy digital series". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  18. ^ "Arci and Pepe star in intergalactic romcom series "Jhon en Martian" on iWant". ABS-CBN. 2019-04-11.
  19. ^ "Regal Studio Presents: Humidifier na may kasamang genie?! | My Third Wish". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  20. ^ Wang, Nickie (2022-07-17). "Ready for the big league". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  21. ^ Requintina, Robert (2022-03-16). "Puregold Channel launches much-awaited 'Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Face Mask' rom-com series starring Kit Thompson and Herlene 'Hipon Girl' Budol". Manila Bulletin.
  22. ^ Fernando, Jeff. "Wilbert Ross, Yukii Takahashi to star in YouTube series". ABS-CBN.
  23. ^ Wang, Nickie (2023-05-22). "'Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile'". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  24. ^ Fernando, Jefferson. "Golden Scenery of Tomorrow: Star-studded chapter in University Series". Daily Tribune.
  25. ^ "Bea Binene and Wilbert Ross lead Viva One's 'Golden Scenery of Tomorrow', the newest chapter of the 'University' series - LionhearTV". 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  26. ^ Jr, Bayani San Diego (2011-11-19). "Indie spirit rules in Cinemanila awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  27. ^ "LIST: Cinema One Originals 2019 finalists". ABS-CBN.
  28. ^ Abanilla, Clarizel (2017-07-18). "PMPC names nominees for 33rd Star Awards for movies". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  29. ^ Asis, Salve V. "Parang nagli-live in na Aljur at Louise namimili ng mga gamit sa bahay". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  30. ^ "Cebuano film 'My Paranormal Romance' made available online". INQUIRER.net. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  31. ^ "Carla Abellana and Raul Arellano hailed as Best Performers by Young Critics' Circle". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
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