Portrait of Joel Torre

Joel Torre

Acting

Biography

Joel Torre is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.

Born: June 19, 1961

Place of Birth: Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Filmography

2025
2025
Visitor

as Amir

2025
Isolated

as Peter

2025
Incognito

as Philip Rivera

2024
Outside

as Arturo

2024
2024
The Hearing

as Fiscal Mariano

2024
Sagrado

as Ernesto Malonzo / Estong

2024
Under a Piaya Moon

as Lolo Poldo

2023
Moro

as Bapa Hamid

2023
Dirty Linen

as Rolando Sinag / Abe Matias

2022
One Good Day

as Eddie Rodrigo

2022
Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal

as Butch Alipato

2021
On the Job

as Tatang

2021
Circle of Bones

as Realtor

2019
2019
Starla

as Mang Greggy

2016
Die Beautiful

as Trisha's father

2016
Tisay

as Brando

2015
Felix Manalo

as Teofilo Ramos

2015
On the Wings of Love

as Soliman "Mang Sol" Olivar

2013
Kabisera

as Andres

2013
Honesto

as Hugo Layer

2013
On the Job

as Mario "Tatang" Maghari

2013
Juan dela Cruz

as Jose "Pepe" Guerrero

2012
Huling Biyahe

as Kasamahan 2 / Direk Joe

2012
2012
Pridyider

as Mr. Benitez

2012
Just One Summer

as Daniel 'Sir Dan' Cuaresma, Sr.

2012
The Bourne Legacy

as Citrus Samaritan

2012
The Healing

as Melchor

2012
Lorenzo's Time

as Badong Gamboa

2011
Century of Birthing

as Amang Tiburcio

2011
Amigo

as Rafael

2011
100 Days to Heaven

as Andres Delgado

2011
The Marquis

as Le commandant du SWAT

2011
2010
Grazilda

as Fernando

2010
In Your Eyes

as Dr. Samuel Olfindo

2009
Surviving Evil

as Joey Valencia

2009
Zorro

as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso

2008
Baler

as Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio

2008
Yanggaw

as Dulpo

2008
Iisa Pa Lamang

as Rolando Ramirez

2008
Namets!

as Caveman

2008
Ploning

as Old Siloy

2007
Green Paradise

as Ronaldo

2007
Ataul: For Rent

as Guidote Alejo

2007
Pangarap na Bituin

as Cocoy Mendoza

2007
The Promise

as Gustin

2007
2006
Umaaraw, Umuulan

as Paolo's Dad

2006
Rigodon

as Dante

2006
Gulong ng Palad

as Tomas Santos

2005
2005
2005
Pepot Artista

as Himself/Taxi Driver

2005
2004
2004
Kuya

as Jill's Pa

2004
Marina

as Elias Sto. Domingo

2003
My First Romance

as Dante (segment "Two Hearts")

2003
1st Time

as Chino Lee

2003
Sanib

as Armando

2002
2001
Batang West Side

as Juan Mijares

2001
2000
2000
Tanging Yaman

as Francis

2000
Anak

as Rudy

2000
Bayaning 3rd World

as Jose Rizal

1999
Kiss Mo 'Ko

as Bart Mallari

1999
Still Lives

as Cop - Narrator

1998
José Rizal

as Ibarra / Simoun

1998
Berdugo

as Jimmy

1997
DNA

as Taka

1996
Sana Naman

as Pilo

1995
Rollerboys

as Ernest

1995
1995
Eskapo

as Jorge Cabardo

1995
High Voltage

as Edu's partner

1993
Noli Me Tangere

as Crisostomo Ibarra

1991
Shake, Rattle & Roll III

as Milton (segment "Ate")

1991
Sister

as Milton Redoblado

1991
McBain

as Chauffeur

1990
1989
Anak Ng Demonyo

as Padre Damian

1988
Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive

as Peter / Uncle Paul

1987
1986
1985
1984
Shake, Rattle & Roll

as Johnny / Juanito (segment "Baso")

1984
Glass

as Johnny/Juanito

1984
Bagets 2

as Special Sabet

1983
Of the Flesh

as Goryo

1983
Init sa Magdamag

as Armand Javier

1982
Oro, Plata, Mata

as Miguel Lorenzo