Michael P. Tuviera is a Filipino director, writer and producer. One of his notable works is the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Kingdom.
He is the son of former Eat Bulaga producer and APT Entertainment founder Tony Tuviera.
Early life and education Tuviera studied communication arts at the Ateneo de Manila University. In one of his film projects, one of his actors was future congressman Dato Macapagal Arroyo.
He is the first Filipino to be accepted in University of Southern California of Cinema Television and Production Program where he earned his Master's degree in 2004.
Career After studying in University of Southern California School of Cinemamatic Arts, he worked in 1997 as a writer for the sitcom, 1 for 3. He also directed Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie that was billed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.
In 2014, he directed an independent film titled The Janitor starring Dennis Trillo, Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. The said movie waas an entry for the Cinemalaya Festival.
He also directed Imagine You and Me in 2016, starred by Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. He criticized pirated copy holders of the movie.
In 2024, he directed the entry The Kingdom, billed by Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, which was also submitted as an entry to 2024 MMFF. In the awards night, the movie won 2nd best picture, best production design, best visual design, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and Tuviera was selected as one of two best director awardees.
Credits
Screenwriter YearTitle19971 for 3
Director YearTitle2024The Kingdom2019Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity2018Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles2015Imagine You and Me2015–16Princess in the Palace2014The JanitorAPT Lenten Special: Panalangin2013Kidlat2012FaithfullyThe Good Daughter2011FutbolilitsDwarfina2010Super Inday and the Golden BibePanday Kids2009Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie2008Sine Novela: Until ForeverShake, Rattle and Roll XLuna MystikaCodename: AseroSine Novela: Unsung Melody2007LupinThe Promise2006Captain BarbellShake, Rattle and Roll 8TxT
Screenwriter & Director YearTitle2007Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Producer YearTitleStanding2017Meant to Beh2012BwakawFuschia
Executive Producer YearTitleByaheng Broken HeartedAmulet and Enteng KabisoteCassavaGrandpa Is DeadScaregiversDobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol!Moments of Love
Personal life
Tuviera is married to Penelope Daza. He has 3 children.
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