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
OccupationsFilm director, film producer, actor
Years active1980–2001
SpouseImelda Sancho-Regala
Children6

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 and production of Philippine bold films.

Education

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

Personal life and death

Esteban had a son with actress Tanya Gomez on December 27, 1985.

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

Filmography

Director

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

Actor

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

Writer

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

Production designer

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

Producer

Year Title
1986 Flesh Avenue
1986 Materyales Fuertes

Creative consultant

Year Title
2001 Tabi-Tabi Po!

Fight director

Year Title
1998 Init ng Laman

Assistant director

Year Title
1988 Mannigan's Force

Composer

Year Title
1987 Diwata

References

  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. ↑ Nuñez, Nino (January 10, 1986). "Where's Anna Marie Gutierrez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. 6. Incidentally, Tata became a father last Dec. 27. Partner Tanya Gomez gave birth to John Ivan Dominic at the Chinese General Hospital.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Cruz, Marinel R. (September 10, 2003). "Megman Tata Esteban passed away at 48". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Arts Quarterly. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1985. p. 27. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (13 October 1988). "Nora's turn to wait". Manila Standard. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  7. ↑ National Mid-week. Lagda Pub. Incorporated. 1989. p. 32. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  8. ↑ 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.