Joven Tan

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Joven Tan
Birth nameJovinar Tan
Origin Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines
OccupationsSongwriter, film director
Years active1999–present

Jovinor "Joven" Tan [1] is a Filipino film director and songwriter.

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Education

Tan, who was born in Malabon, [2] attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he earned a degree in mass communication. He was a member of the school's Bagong Himig chorale, which covered a large portion of his educational expenses. [1]

Career

Music

Tan has been creating music since 1999. He has collaborated with composers Sunny Ilacad, Eric Dela Cruz Narvaez, and Sherwin Castillo. [3] He also wrote songs for Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, the VoizBoys and Ai-Ai de las Alas. [1]

He entered the 2013 Himig Handog songwriting competition which he won through the love song "Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" fielded in the grand final. [1] Among his other songs is the LGBT-themed "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" which was performed by Michael Pangilinan at Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014. [4]

Film

Tan is also a film director. Among his directorial works are Paupahan, Bahay ni Lola 2, Tabi-Tabi Po [2] and Otlum . [5] He also did biographical films such as Suarez: The Healing Priest (2020) which depicts Fernando Suarez, Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story (2022) which portrayed politician Isko Moreno [6] and Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (2023) featuring Rey Valera. [7] He was also the line producer of the film Kung Fu Divas starring delas Alas and Marian Rivera. [2]

Filmography

Film

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Garcia, Rosse (February 23, 2013). "Himig Handog finalist Jovinor Tan says Aiza Seguerra is perfect choice to interpret his song "Ano'ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa"". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
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  7. PEP Troika (March 27, 2023). "Buhay at musika ni Rey Valera, maaaring gawing inspirasyon ng mga kabataan". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2023.