Joel Torre

• Name — Joel Torre • Birth Name — José Rizalino de León Torre • Born — 19 June 1961 • Birthplace — Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines • Children — 2 • Occupation — * Actor • restaurateur • Years Active — 1978–present José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.

José Rizalino de León Torre was born on June 19, 1961, and hailed from Bacolod. He is the son of Alfonso Obregon Torre and Luz de Leon Diaz. Torre began performing in theater at the age of seven, performing with the Masskara theater group in Bacolod, which was overseen by director Peque Gallaga. Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod.

At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's Gumising ka, Maruja which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film Oro, Plata, Mata. In 1990, Torre starred in the action drama Kunin Mo Ang Ulo ni Ismael, based on the radio drama by Rey Langit serialized in DZRH. The film reportedly earned over 12 million in Metro Manila. In 2024, Torre was cast in the 2024 regional Bacolod film, Under A Piaya Moon.

Torre's middle name, Rizalino, comes from the fact that he was born exactly 100 years after the Filipino national hero José Rizal. Torre married Christy Azcona in 1990. They have two daughters, Maria "Aila" Ariela and Maria "Marela" Raphaela. In 2003, Torres and his wife founded JT's Manukan Grille in Quezon City. It offers Bacolod-style chicken inasal, a native dish of his. Currently, it has 35 branches in the country. In 2024, Philippines AirAsia partnered with Torre's JT's Manukan Grille to offer Bacolod chicken inasal in-flight. It also opened its first overseas restaurant in Lucky Plaza, Singapore.

• Year — Title — Role • 1989 — Balintataw • 1991 — Cebu • 1993 — Noli Me Tángere — Crisostomo Ibarra • 1995 — Villa Quintana — Robert Quintana • 1997–1999 — Esperanza — Raul Estrera • 1998 — Wansapanataym: Chemistry • 1999 — Saan Ka Man Naroroon — Juanito Ocampo • 2001 — Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka — Franco Dequiros Montecillo • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ambu Bag — Ted • 2002–2004 — Kapalaran — Cesar Arman • 2003 — A LEGACY OF HEROES: The Story of Bataan and Corregidor — Himself • 2003–2004 — Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas — Anton Garcia • 2004 — Marina — Elias Sto. Domingo • 2005 — Now and Forever: Mukha — Guido • 2006 — Gulong ng Palad — Tomas Santos • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Poon — Jun • 2007 — Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy — Tinong • Pangarap na Bituin — Cocoy Mendoza • 2008 — Iisa Pa Lamang — Rolando Ramirez • 2008–2009 — Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? — Ruben Rodrigo • 2009 — Zorro — Don Roberto Pelaez • 2010 — Elena M. Patron's Momay — Donato "Donnie" Buenavidez • Pilyang Kerubin — Dante Garcia • 2010–2011 — Grazilda — Fernando • 2011 — Wansapanataym: Buhawi Jack — Manuel Miranda • 100 Days to Heaven — Andres Delgado • 2012 — Walang Hanggan — William Alcantara • Dahil sa Pag-Ibig — Benjamin Osorio • Lorenzo's Time — Badong Gamboa • 2013 — Juan Dela Cruz — Jose "Mang Pepe" Guerrero • 2013–2014 — Honesto — Hugo Layer • 2014 — Ikaw Lamang — Samuel Hidalgo • 2015 — Wansapanataym: Remote ni Eric — Romy Gutierrez • 2015–2016 — On the Wings of Love — Soliman 'Sol' Olivar • 2016–2021 — FPJ's Ang Probinsyano — Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo • 2019–2020 — Starla — Gregorio "Greggy" Dichaves • 2021 — It's Showtime — Magpasikat 2021 Judge • 2022 — One Good Day — Eddie Rodrigo • 2023 — Dirty Linen — Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias • 2024 — Pamilya Sagrado — Ernesto "Estong" Malonzo • 2025 — Incognito — Philip Rivera • 2025—2026 — Roja — Emil "Uno" Padua • 2026—present — A Secret in Prague — Norberto Ruiz

• Year — Title — Performer — Director — Ref. References • 2021 — Magpahinga — Ben&Ben — Jorel Lising

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Joel Torre • Award — Year — Category — Nominated work — Result — Ref. References • Cinemanila International Film Festival — 2001 — Best Actor — Batang West Side • Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival — 2008 — Best Supporting Actor — Yanggaw • 2013 — Best Actor — Kabisera • 2016 — Best Supporting Actor — Tisay • CinePanalo Film Festival — 2024 — Best Supporting Actor — Under a Piaya Moon • FAMAS Award — 1987 — Best Actor — Unfaithful Wife • 1989 — Best Supporting Actor — Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? • 1995 — Best Actor — Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil • 1997 — Best Supporting Actor — Mumbaki • 1999 — José Rizal • 2014 — On the Job • 2025 — Under a Piaya Moon • Gawad PASADO — 2025 — Best Actor (PinakaPASADOng Aktor) — Lolo and the Kid • Gawad Urian Award — 1983 — Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) — Oro, Plata, Mata • 1984 — Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) — Karnal • 1987 — Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) — Unfaithful Wife • Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) — Bagong Hari • 1997 — Mumbaki • 1998 — Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) — Milagros • 2000 — Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) — Bayaning 3rd World • 2002 — Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) — Batang West Side • 2011 — Amigo • 2014 — On The Job • Golden Screen Awards — 2014 — Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) — On The Job • Luna Award — 2008 — Best Actor — Ataul: For Rent • Metro Manila Film Festival — 2016 — Best Supporting Actor — Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough • Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival — 2013 — Best Actor — On The Job • PMPC Star Awards for Movies — 2014 — Movie Actor of the Year — On The Job • 2017 — Movie Supporting Actor of the Year — Tisay • 2021 — Miracle in Cell No. 7 • 2025 — Under a Piaya Moon • PMPC Star Awards for Television — 1991 — Best Drama Actor — Boracay • 2014 — Best Drama Supporting Actor — Ikaw Lamang • 2016 — Best Single Performance by an Actor — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kahon • 2025 — Best Drama Supporting Actor — Dirty Linen • The EDDYS — 2017 — Best Supporting Actor — Die Beautiful • 2025 — Best Actor — Lolo and the Kid • Young Critics Circle — 2001 — Best Performance — Tanging Yaman