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- Birth nameCarmelo Tan Chionglo
- Mel Chionglo was born on July 16, 1946 in Lucena, Quezon, Philippines. He was a director and writer, known for Deliver Us (2016), You Are Mine (1978) and The Rites of May (1976). He died on September 21, 2019 in Manila, Philippines.
- Born and raised in Lucena City, Quezon province.
- For 10 years (1966-1976), he worked and studied acting and directing at the NY Academy of Theatrical Arts under Stella Adler and Lee Strsberg.
- Graduated at Ateneo de Manila University with Bachelor of Arts in Humanities degree.
- His directorial break was the 1981 Regal film's Playgirl (1981) .
- Returning to Manila in 1976, he first worked as production designer in The Rites of May (1976) under director Mike De Leon.
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