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Carlo J. Caparas(1948-2024)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas was born on 14 December 1948 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Bubble's Ativan Gang (1988), Pieta (1983) and Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994). He was married to Donna Villa. He died on 25 May 2024 in the Philippines.
BornDecember 14, 1948
DiedMay 25, 2024(75)
BornDecember 14, 1948
DiedMay 25, 2024(75)
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  • Awards
    • 17 wins & 8 nominations total

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Bubble's Ativan Gang
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1988
Charito Solis, Vivian Velez, and Ace Vergel in Pieta (1983)
Pieta
7.1
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1983
Vilma Santos and Joel Torre in Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
5.1
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1994
Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
Angela Markado
2.7
Movie
  • Writer
  • 2015

Credits

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Writer

  • Kiko Estrada in Lumuhod ka sa lupa (2024)
    Lumuhod ka sa lupa
    6.9
    TV Series
    • created by
    • story (creator)
    • 2024–2025
  • Ryan Eigenmann, Meg Imperial, and Donnalyn Bartolome in Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story (2018)
    Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story
    2.6
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2018
  • Coco Martin in Ang Panday (2017)
    Ang Panday
    5.5
    • creator (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Sarah Lahbati, Meg Imperial, CJ Caparas, and Mark Neumann in Kamandag ng droga (2017)
    Kamandag ng droga
    6.6
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2017
  • Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
    Angela Markado
    2.7
    • based on novel
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2015
  • Phillip Salvador, Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Rhian Ramos, Kris Bernal, Buboy Villar, Yogo Singh, Lenlen Frial, and Alden Richards in Ang panday 2 (2011)
    Ang panday 2
    5.4
    • story
    • 2011
  • Bangis (2011)
    Bangis
    TV Series
    • original story
    • 2011
  • Andres de Saya (2011)
    Andres de Saya
    7.4
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2011
  • Kroko (Takas sa zoo)
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 2010
  • Elias Paniki (2010)
    Elias Paniki
    TV Series
    • graphic novel (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Panday Kids (2010)
    Panday Kids
    7.3
    TV Series
    • graphic novel
    • 2010
  • Totoy Bato
    7.8
    TV Series
    • graphic novel (2009)
    • 2009
  • Pieta (2008)
    Pieta
    TV Series
    • created by (creator)
    • 2008–2009
  • Jean Garcia, January Isaac Bodlovic, Leo Martinez, Glydel Mercado, Zoren Legaspi, Polo Ravales, Bernadette Allyson, Glaiza De Castro, Hanni Miller, Dennis Trillo, Raymart Santiago, Benjie Paras, Katrina Halili, Nadine Samonte, Martin Escudero, Isabel Oli, Arthur Solinap, Jan Manual, and Jennica Garcia in Gagambino (2008)
    Gagambino
    7.4
    TV Series
    • graphic novel (2008)
    • 2008–2009
  • Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang (2009)
    Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang
    8.5
    TV Series
    • graphic novel (2009)
    • 2009

Director

  • Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Sarah Lahbati, Meg Imperial, CJ Caparas, and Mark Neumann in Kamandag ng droga (2017)
    Kamandag ng droga
    6.6
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
    Angela Markado
    2.7
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Kroko (Takas sa zoo)
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Pangarap kong jackpot
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Chavit
    4.6
    • Director
    • 2003
  • The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
    3.8
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Hiwaga ng panday (1998)
    Hiwaga ng panday
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story (1997)
    Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Romnick Sarmenta and Joel Torre in Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
    Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
    8.3
    • Director
    • 1996
  • The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995)
    The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
    7.6
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Salamat sa lotto (1995)
    Salamat sa lotto
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
    Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
    Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!)
    • Director
    • 1995
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
    6.2
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
    5.8
    • Director
    • 1995

Producer

  • The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
    3.8
    • executive producer
    • 2003
  • Hiwaga ng panday (1998)
    Hiwaga ng panday
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story (1997)
    Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Romnick Sarmenta and Joel Torre in Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
    Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
    8.3
    • producer
    • 1996
  • The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995)
    The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
    7.6
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
    Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
    6.3
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
    Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!)
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
    6.2
    • associate producer
    • 1995
  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
    5.8
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Vilma Santos and Joel Torre in Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
    Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
    5.1
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (1994)
    The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
    6.4
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Vina Morales in The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! (1994)
    The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
    6.4
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
    The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
    7.4
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Tasya Fantasia (1994)
    Tasya Fantasia
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos (1993)
    Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos
    5.8
    • executive producer
    • 1993

Personal details

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  • Born
    • December 14, 1948
    • Pampanga, Philippines
  • Died
    • May 25, 2024
    • Philippines(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Donna Villa? - January 17, 2017 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      CJ Caparas

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  • Trivia
    Caparas was the first artist to have a street, situated in Pasig, named in his honor.
  • Nicknames
    • Box Office King
    • Massacre Films King
    • True-to-Life Story King
    • Komiks King

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