Tata Esteban
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 and production of Philippine bold films.
Tata Esteban
- Name
- Tata Esteban
- Birth Name
- Steve Paolo Regala
- Born
- 28 September 1954
- Birthplace
- Manila, Philippines
- Died
- 10 September 2003
- Place of death
- Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
- Occupation
- Film director, film producer, actor
- Spouse
- Imelda Sancho-Regala
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Education
- University of Baguio
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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 and production of Philippine bold films.
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Tata Esteban (1954–2003) was a Filipino composer and film director. The composer was born in Manila. Tata Esteban studied at University of Baguio.
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Key facts
• Name — Tata Esteban • Birth Name — Steve Paolo Regala • Born — 28 September 1954 • Birthplace — Manila, Philippines • Died — 10 September 2003 • Place of death — Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines • Occupation — Film director, film producer, actor • Years Active — 1980–2001 • Spouse — Imelda Sancho-Regala • Children — 6
Education
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
Personal life and death
Esteban had a son with actress Tanya Gomez on December 27, 1985. Esteban died on September 10, 2003, from a heart attack.
Director
Director
• Year — Title • 1982 — Kiskisan • 1982 — Kaskasero • 1983 — Hubo • 1984 — Alapaap • 1985 — Hubo sa Dilim • 1986 — Flesh Avenue • 1986 — Materyales Fuertes • 1986 — Salamangkero • 1987 — Diwata • 1987 — Mga Lihim ng Kalapati • 1989 — Gabriela • 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! (segment "Engkantada")
Actor
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
Production designer
Production designer
• Year — Title • 1984 — Snake Sisters • 1984 — Alapaap • 1985 — Hubo sa Dilim • 1994 — The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapapatawad Mo
Producer
Producer
• Year — Title • 1986 — Flesh Avenue • 1986 — Materyales Fuertes
Creative consultant
Creative consultant
• Year — Title • 2001 — Tabi-Tabi Po!
Fight director
Fight director
• Year — Title • 1998 — Init ng Laman
Assistant director
Assistant director
• Year — Title • 1988 — Mannigan's Force
Composer
Composer
• Year — Title • 1987 — Diwata
Writer
• Year — Title • 1983 — Kaskasero • 1986 — Salamangkero • 1989 — Gabriela • 1998 — Init ng Laman • 1999 — Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Infante, J. Eddie. Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. 112. 1991. 978-971-550-037-1.
- 2.Tata Esteban nangumpisal sa 700 Club Asia. Philstar.com. 17 April 2003.
- 3.Nuñez, Nino. Where's Anna Marie Gutierrez. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. 6. January 10, 1986.
- 4.Cruz, Marinel R. Megman Tata Esteban passed away at 48. Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 10, 2003.
- 5.Cultural Center of the Philippines. Arts Quarterly. 27. 1985.
- 6.Miralles, Nitz. Nora's turn to wait. Manila Standard. 13 October 1988.
- 7.Lagda Pub. Incorporated. National Mid-week. 32. 1989.
- 8.Yeatter, Bryan L. Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. 375. 4 September 2007. 978-0-7864-3047-5.
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