Mike Tuviera
Michael P. Tuviera is a Filipino director, writer and producer. One of his notable works is the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Kingdom.
He is the son of former Eat Bulaga producer and APT Entertainment founder Tony Tuviera.
Early life and education
Tuviera studied communication arts at the Ateneo de Manila University. In one of his film projects, one of his actors was future congressman Dato Macapagal Arroyo.He is the first Filipino to be accepted in University of Southern California of Cinema Television and Production Program where he earned his Master's degree in 2004.
Career
After studying in University of Southern California School of Cinemamatic Arts, he worked in 1997 as a writer for the sitcom, "1 for 3." He also directed Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie that was billed by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.In 2014, he directed an independent film titled The Janitor starring Dennis Trillo, Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. The said movie waas an entry for the Cinemalaya Festival.
He also directed Imagine You and Me in 2016, starred by Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. He criticized pirated copy holders of the movie.
In 2024, he directed the entry The Kingdom, billed by Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, which was also submitted as an entry to 2024 MMFF. In the awards night, the movie won 2nd best picture, best production design, best visual design, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and Tuviera was selected as one of two best director awardees.