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Romy Vitug

Romy Vitug

Filipino cinematographer (1937–2024)

Romeo "Romy" Vitug (January 27, 1937 – January 18, 2024) was a Filipino photojournalist and cinematographer. The son of Honesto Vitug, the Dean of Philippine Photojournalism, he began his career as a photojournalist and a newsreel cameraman before he became a cinematographer for films and television.[1] He had worked with directors including Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Joel Lamangan, Olivia Lamasan, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Rory Quintos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Lino Brocka, Celso Ad Castillo, Eddie Garcia and Mario O'Hara.

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

Vitug died of blood cancer in Imus, Cavite on January 18, 2024, at the age of 86.[2]

Credits

Film

As a cinematographer

Television

As a cinematographer

As a lighting director

  • GMA Telesine Specials – Adios, Dulce Estranjera (1995)
  • Kim – Awit kay Inay (2011)
  • Regal Shocker – Piano (2011)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya
    • Balot (2011)
    • Hat (2015)
    • Barung-Barong (2015)

References

  1. [1]
    Grana, Rhia (February 12, 2023). "Romy Vitug, master lensman, takes the spotlight". ANC X (ABS-CBN News). Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Veteran cinematographer Romy Vitug passes away". ABS-CBN News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Philippines". Cinemaya. No. 28–29. Aruna Vasudev. 1995. Retrieved March 22, 2024.


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