Tata Esteban
Filipino producer-director
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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]
Born
September 28, 1954
Steve Paolo Regala
September 28, 1954
DiedSeptember 10, 2003 (aged 48)
Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationsFilm director, film producer, actor
Yearsactive1980–2001
Tata Esteban | |
|---|---|
| Born | Steve Paolo Regala September 28, 1954 |
| Died | September 10, 2003 (aged 48) Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupations | Film director, film producer, actor |
| Years active | 1980–2001 |
| Spouse | Imelda Sancho-Regala |
| Children | 6 |
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
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Diwata |
