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.

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 Esteban had a son with actress Tanya Gomez on December 27, 1985.

Esteban died on September 10, 2003, from a heart attack.

Filmography 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 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

Writer Year Title 1983 Kaskasero 1986 Salamangkero 1989 Gabriela 1998 Init ng Laman 1999 Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat

Production designer Year Title 1984 Snake Sisters 1984 Alapaap 1985 Hubo sa Dilim 1994 The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapapatawad Mo

Producer Year Title 1986 Flesh Avenue 1986 Materyales Fuertes

Creative consultant Year Title 2001 Tabi-Tabi Po!

Fight director Year Title 1998 Init ng Laman

Assistant director Year Title 1988 Mannigan's Force

Composer Year Title 1987 Diwata

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