Victor Kaiba Villanueva is a Filipino director best known for his comedic films. His notable works include Patay na si Hesus (2016), which was featured in the inaugural Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, and I Am Not Big Bird (2024). Villanueva also gained recognition for directing the youth-oriented mini-series Beach Bros (2022).
Villanueva's accolades include a special mention at the Cinemanila International Film Festival, a NETPAC Award for Best Short Film at the QCinema International Film Festival, and the Special Jury Prize at the 1st Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
Early life Victor Kaiba Villanueva was born in Davao and raised in Cebu. He studied Fine Arts Advertising at the University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus, where he took video editing courses. This sparked his passion for film, leading him to co-produce Jerrold Tarog’s debut feature, Confessional, before moving to Manila.
Filmography
Film Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2011 My Paranormal Romance Also visual effects (graphics) and poster design Saranghae My Tutor 2012 Abot Kamay Short film 2014 Ang Nanay ni Justin Bieber Short film 2017 Patay na si Hesus Also storyboard artist and poster designer 2018 Kusina Kings Story and screenplay 2019 Lucid Also bit role 2022 Boy Bastos Guest role (Layno's boyfriend) 2023 Kidnap for Romance 2024 I Am Not Big Bird
Television Year Title RoleNotes 2018 Doors Director, Second Unit Director Episode 5 (Director), Episode 10 (SUD) 2019 Touch Screen Director Episode 1: "Inday vs Vixee" Jhon En Martian 2022 Regal Studio Presents Season 3, Episode 5: My Third Wish Beach Bros TV miniseries Ang Babae sa Likod ng Facemask 2023 Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile Director and writer 2025 Golden Scenery of Tomorrow Director Web series
Accolades + Awards and Nominations Organization YearNominated Work Category ResultRef. Cinemanila International Film Festival 2011 Saranghae My Tutor Best Short Film Best Short Film - Special Mention Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2011 My Paranormal Romance Best Picture Special Mention 2019 Lucid Best Picture Best Director Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 Patay na si Hesus Main Section Special Jury Prize PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017 Indie Movie Director of the Year QCinema International Film Festival 2014 Ang Nanay ni Justin Bieber Audience Choice Award Best Short Film NETPAC Award 2016 Patay na si Hesus Best Picture - Circle Competition Pylon Award Circle Competition Audience Choice Award Young Critics Circle 2011 Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design (shared with Christian Linaban, Kaloy Uypuanco, and Syrel Lopez)
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