Antoinette Jadaone

Antoinette Hilario Jadaone, sometimes credited as Tonet Jadaone, is a Filipino filmmaker and podcast host. She is best known for directing That Thing Called Tadhana, Love You to the Stars and Back, Never Not Love You, Alone/Together, and Fan Girl. Jadaone was also a resident director for ABS-CBN Entertainment and Star Cinema.
Aside from directing and producing films, she is the co-host of the podcast Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast alongside fellow director JP Habac.

Directing style

Jadaone is known for her focus on contemporary romance and socially aware storytelling. Her films have consistently centered women who are portrayed as complex, relatable, and multidimensional characters.
Her influences include filmmakers Ishmael Bernal and Joyce Bernal, whom she admired for their ability to infuse social relevance within romantic-comedy themes Jadaone has also credited Bernal and Irene Villamor as her mentors. Early in her career, she worked on their teams, primarily as a script continuity supervisor, where she credited them for shaping her work ethic as a director.