Theodore Boborol

His third film Finally Found Someone, is one of the highest-grossing films of 2017 in the Philippines. Boborol is also the director of the first queer dating reality series in the Philippines, Sparks Camp (2023), and the award-winning independent film Iska (2019).

• Born — 19 December 1979 • Birthplace — Dapitan, Philippines • Other Names — Ted Boborol • Birth Name — Theodore Capistrano Boborol • Occupation — Director, Screenwriter • Education — Silliman University High School • Alma Mater — University of the Philippines Diliman • Years Active — 2000–present • Known for — Finally Found Someone Vince and Kath and James Just the Way You Are Be My Lady Angelito: Batang Ama Annaliza Sparks Camp Ang Mutya ng Section E The Chambermaid's Daughter Theodore Capistrano Boborol (born December 19, 1979) is a Filipino film and television director who started as a creative researcher for Star Cinema in 2000. Boborol made his directorial debut with the teen romantic comedy-drama film Just the Way You Are (2015). He rose to prominence for directing his second feature film, Vince and Kath and James (2016), which was a commercial and critical success. His third film Finally Found Someone, is one of the highest-grossing films of 2017 in the Philippines. Boborol is also the director of the first queer dating reality series in the Philippines, Sparks Camp (2023), and the award-winning independent film Iska (2019).

Theodore Capistrano Boborol was born in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. His mother, Zenaida Capistrano Boborol, was a high school teacher, and his father, Tomas Adaza Boborol, was a state auditor. Boborol finished high school at Silliman University High School and graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication. He took a film directing course under National Artist for Film Marilou Diaz-Abaya as a scholar of Star Cinema.

Boborol directed many teleseryes for ABS-CBN, including Angelito: Batang Ama (2012), the hit remake of Annaliza (2013), and Be My Lady (2015), which was awarded Best Drama Series during the 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards. Boborol was also the national winner in the Philippines for Best Direction at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2018 for his work in the soap opera Araw Gabi (2018). He directed the hit drama series Ang Mutya ng Section E.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2010-2011 — Precious Hearts Romances Presents: “Kristine” — Director — 53 episodes • 2011 — Mana Po — Director — 30 episodes • Good Vibes — Director — 22 episodes • 2011-2012 — Angelito: Batang Ama — Director — 108 episodes • 2012 — Precious Hearts Romances Presents: “Hiyas” — Director — 34 episodes • Oka2kat — Director — 3 episodes • Precious Hearts Romances Presents: “Pintada” — Director — 13 episodes • Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto — Director — 110 episodes • 2013 — Be Careful With My Heart — Director — 71 episodes 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Daytime Drama Series • Maalala Mo Kaya: "Bahay" — Director — Aired February 2013 • Maalala Mo Kaya: "Krus" — Director — Aired March 2013 • Annaliza — Director • 2014 — It's Showtime Lenten Special: “Charlie Fry Story” — Director — Aired April 2014 • Maalala Mo Kaya: "Panyo" — Director — Aired May 2014 • Ipaglaban Mo!, "Nang Dahil Sa Utang" — Director — Aired July 2014 • Forevermore — Second Unit Director • Ipaglaban Mo!, "Nasa Maling Landas" — Director — Aired January 2015 • 2015 — Maalala Mo Kaya: "Picture" — Director — Aired July 2015 • Ipaglaban Mo!, "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan" — Director — Aired August 2015 • 2016 — Be My Lady — Director — 2016 Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Drama Series/Program • 2017 — Maalala Mo Kaya: "Red Watch" — Director — Aired February 11, 2017 • Ipaglaban Mo!, "Laro" — Director — Aired February 18, 2017 • Ipaglaban Mo!, "Groufie" — Director — Aired October 14, 2017 • Maalala Mo Kaya: "Kidney" — Director — Aired December 9, 2017 • 2018 — Precious Hearts Romances Presents: “Araw Gabi” — Director • 2019 — Maalala Mo Kaya: "Journal" — Director • Taiwan That You Love — Director • Maalala Mo Kaya: "Salamin" — Director • 2020 — Make It with You — Director • 2021 — Hoy, Love You! — Director • 2023 — The Rain In España — Director • 2025 — Maalala Mo Kaya: "Apoy" — Director • Ang Mutya ng Section E — Director • Ghosting — Director

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2023 - 2026 — Sparks Camp — Director — Seasons 1 - 4

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2026 — The Chambermaid's Daughter — Director — Seasons 1- 2 • BGYO: Vertical on Demand — Director — 4 episodes