Tata Esteban

Tata Esteban
Born
Steve Paolo Regala

(1954-09-28)September 28, 1954
Manila, Philippines
DiedSeptember 10, 2003(2003-09-10) (aged 48)
Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer, actor
Years active1980–2001
SpouseImelda Sancho-Regala
ChildrenRaymond Regala, Julie Ann Regala, Mary Grace Garcia, John Evan Dominic Regala,Kathyreen Regala,Sacho Regala

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[1] and production of Philippine bold films.[2]

Educational life

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Esteban had a double major for his undergraduate degree in Business and Hotel and Restaurant Management obtained at the University of Baguio

Filmography

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Director

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Title Year
Kiskisan 1982
Kaskasero 1982
Hubo[3] 1983
Alapaap[3][4] 1984
Hubo sa Dilim 1985
Flesh Avenue 1986
Materyales Fuertes[3] 1986
Salamangkero 1986
Diwata[3] 1987
Mga Lihim ng Kalapati 1987
Gabriela[5][6] 1989
Engkanto 1992
Gayuma 1995
Akin Ka Lamang 1997
Init ng Laman 1998
Dalagang Dagat 1999
Ibibigay Ko Ang Lahat 1999
Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan Tayo 2000
Tabi Tabi Po![7] (segment "Engkantada") 2001

Actor

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Title Role Year
Bongga Ka Day! 1980
Kontrobersyal actor 1981
Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin actor 1981
Dear Heart 1981
Caught in the Act 1981
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina 1982
Snake Sisters 1984
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo Prison Boss 1994
Sa Ngalan ng Pag-Ibig commercial boss 1995

Writer

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

Production designer

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

Producer

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Title Year
Flesh Avenue 1986
Materyales Fuertes 1986

Creative consultant

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Title Year
Tabi-Tabi Po! 2001

Fight director

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Title Year
Init ng Laman 1998

Assistant director

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Title Year
Mannigan's Force 1988

Composer

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Title Year
Diwata 1987

Death

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Esteban died on September 10, 2003, from a heart attack.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Infante, J. Eddie (1991). Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-971-550-037-1. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Tata Esteban nangumpisal sa 700 Club Asia". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). 17 April 2003. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Cruz, Marinel R. (10 September 2003). "Megman Tata Esteban passed away at 48". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  4. ^ Arts Quarterly. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1985. p. 27. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  5. ^ Miralles, Nitz (13 October 1988). "Nora's turn to wait". Manila Standard. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  6. ^ National Mid-week. Lagda Pub. Incorporated. 1989. p. 32. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  7. ^ Yeatter, Bryan L. (4 September 2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 375. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
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