Joyce Bernal

Doyenne of Filipino romantic comedies, Joyce Bernal was born in 1968 in Manila, Philippines and embarked upon her directing career in 1998. Bernal has garnered significant acclaim for her work in the romantic comedy genre, directing hits like "Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme," "Don't Give Up on Us," and "100 Tula Para Kay Stella" and receiving awards such as the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies' Movie Director of the Year. Her authorial style is characterized by a delicate balance of humor and sentimentality, masterfully crafting narratives that resonate with the emotional realities of the Filipino experience. With an innate ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion, Bernal has etched a permanent mark on the canvas of Philippine cinema.