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Carlo J. Caparas(1944-2024)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas was born on 12 March 1944 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Bubble's Ativan Gang (1988), Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994) and Pieta (1983). He was married to Donna Villa. He died on 25 May 2024 in the Philippines.
BornMarch 12, 1944
DiedMay 25, 2024(80)
BornMarch 12, 1944
DiedMay 25, 2024(80)
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  • Awards
    • 17 wins & 8 nominations total

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Known for

Bubble's Ativan Gang
  • Writer
  • 1988
Vilma Santos and Joel Torre in Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
5.4
  • Writer
  • 1994
Charito Solis, Vivian Velez, and Ace Vergel in Pieta (1983)
Pieta
6.2
  • Writer
  • 1983
Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
Angela Markado
2.9
  • Writer
  • 2015

Credits

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Writer

  • Claudine Barretto, Nonie Buencamino, Mon Confiado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Lester Llansang, Eula Valdes, Christine Bermas, Janno Gibbs, Germaine De Leon, Angelica Hart, Kurt Delos Reyes, Andrew Muhlach, Jamilla Obispo, Diego Loyzaga, Gold Aceron, Cindy Miranda, Kiko Estrada, Billy Villeta, and Audrey Avila in Totoy Bato (2025)
    Totoy Bato
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story
    • creator
    • 2025–2026
  • Kiko Estrada in Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa (2024)
    Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
    7.5
    TV Series
    • created by
    • story
    • 2024–2025
  • Ryan Eigenmann, Meg Imperial, and Donnalyn Bartolome in Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story (2018)
    Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story
    2.9
    • story
    • screenplay
    • 2018
  • Coco Martin in The Blacksmith (2017)
    The Blacksmith
    5.6
    • creator (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Sarah Lahbati, Meg Imperial, CJ Caparas, and Mark Neumann in Kamandag ng droga (2017)
    Kamandag ng droga
    6.2
    • story
    • screenplay
    • 2017
  • Ang panday
    7.4
    TV Series
    • creator (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Tasya Fantasya (2016)
    Tasya Fantasya
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 2016
  • Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
    Angela Markado
    2.9
    • based on novel
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2015
  • Dugong buhay (2013)
    Dugong buhay
    8.0
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 2013
  • Bangis (2011)
    Bangis
    TV Series
    • original story
    • 2011
  • Phillip Salvador, Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Rhian Ramos, Kris Bernal, Buboy Villar, Yogo Singh, Lenlen Frial, and Alden Richards in Ang panday 2 (2011)
    Ang panday 2
    5.6
    • story
    • 2011
  • Andres de Saya (2011)
    Andres de Saya
    7.4
    TV Series
    • character
    • story
    • 2011
  • Kroko (Takas sa zoo)
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 2010
  • Elias Paniki (2010)
    Elias Paniki
    TV Series
    • graphic novel (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • Panday Kids (2010)
    Panday Kids
    7.5
    TV Series
    • graphic novel
    • 2010

Director

  • Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Sarah Lahbati, Meg Imperial, CJ Caparas, and Mark Neumann in Kamandag ng droga (2017)
    Kamandag ng droga
    6.2
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Andi Eigenmann in Angela Markado (2015)
    Angela Markado
    2.9
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Kroko (Takas sa zoo)
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Pangarap kong jackpot
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Chavit
    4.6
    • Director
    • 2003
  • The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)
    The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
    3.8
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Hiwaga ng panday (1998)
    Hiwaga ng panday
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story (1997)
    Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Romnick Sarmenta and Joel Torre in Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
    Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
    8.3
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Salamat sa Lotto, Linggo-Linggo Doble-Pasko! (1995)
    Salamat sa Lotto, Linggo-Linggo Doble-Pasko!
    • Director
    • 1995
  • The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995)
    The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
    Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
    Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!)
    4.0
    • Director
    • 1995
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
    6.1
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1995

Producer

  • The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)
    The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
    3.8
    • executive producer
    • 2003
  • Hiwaga ng panday (1998)
    Hiwaga ng panday
    5.3
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story (1997)
    Ilaban mo, bayan ko: The Obet Pagdanganan story
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Romnick Sarmenta and Joel Torre in Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
    Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
    8.3
    • producer
    • 1996
  • The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! (1995)
    The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
    7.5
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group (1995)
    Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
    6.3
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
    Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!)
    4.0
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
    6.1
    • associate producer
    • 1995
  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
    6.3
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Vilma Santos and Joel Torre in Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)
    Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
    5.4
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Dawn Zulueta in The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (1994)
    The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
    6.5
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Vina Morales in The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! (1994)
    The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
    5.9
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
    The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
    6.9
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Tasya Fantasia (Maid in Heaven) (1994)
    Tasya Fantasia (Maid in Heaven)
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos (1993)
    Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos
    5.5
    • executive producer
    • 1993

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 12, 1944
    • Pampanga, Philippines
  • Died
    • May 25, 2024
    • Philippines(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Donna Villa? - January 17, 2017 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      CJ Caparas

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Caparas was the first artist to have a street, situated in Pasig, named in his honor.
  • Nicknames
    • Box Office King
    • Massacre Films King
    • True-to-Life Story King
    • Komiks King

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