Enzo Williams is a Filipino filmmaker.[1]
Enzo Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Los Angeles City College |
| Occupation(s) | Director, filmmaker |
Early life
editWilliams was born in Manila, Philippines. He decided at nine to become a filmmaker.
Career
editWilliams won best film at Los Angeles City College film school in 2012. He returned to Manila in 2014 and directed his first feature film, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo. It became one of the most awarded films in Filipino cinema. It earned 22 awards, including three for best picture, along with two best director awards: from Star Awards, as well as from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) - the country's leading award-giving body.
During the 2016 elections, Williams directed the controversial "Last Christmas” ad for Rodrigo Duterte. He directed senatorial ads for Imee Marcos and Migz Zubiri. He directed a worldwide promotional ad for the boxer Manny Pacquiao for one of his championship fights. He then directed blockbuster The Escort. His military action film A.W.O.L. was made in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Williams' first TV series, Ang Probinsyano earned record-breaking television ratings to become both the longest running and most successful primetime series in the country’s history.
The City Government of San Juan - his hometown - honored Williams with the Excellence Award, given for outstanding contribution in a professional field.
He is currently in pre-production on his next film, Enzo, which is about international race car champion Enzo Pastor.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | |
| 2016 | The Escort | |
| 2017 | AWOL | |
| 2019 | Mga Mata sa Dilim |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN |
| 2023 | Maging Sino Ka Man | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis |
References
edit- ^ Marinel Cruz (6 July 2020). "How not be afraid to return to filming under new normal". Inquirer. Retrieved 5 August 2020.