Michiko Yamamoto (screenwriter)

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Michiko Yamamoto
Yamamoto in 2005
Born1979 (age 44–45)
Bulacan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas (B.S.)
OccupationScreenwriter
Notable work
SpouseErik Matti[1]

Michiko Yamamoto (山本 美智子, Yamamoto Michiko, born 1979) is a

On the Job (2013), and Honor Thy Father
(2015).

Background

Yamamoto was born in 1979 in Bulacan. Her father is a native of Japan who has since separated from her mother. Their relationship produced Yamamoto and her two sisters, Mariko and Noriko. She has a half-sister from her mother's second marriage, Stephanie Jane.[2]

Yamamoto attended Catholic schools and graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a Bachelor of Science in math and computer studies.[2]

She is married to director Erik Matti.[1]

Career

Before starting out as a screenwriter, Yamamoto worked for two years in

Viva Entertainment doing post-production-related work, and in ABS-CBN. She attended the Film Development Council of the Philippines' screenwriting workshop in 1999.[2]

Yamamoto's first screenwriting credit was for 2003's

On the Job with Erik Matti. She collaborated with Matti for 2014's Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2,[5] and 2015's Honor Thy Father.[3]

Filmography

On Metacritic, a review aggregator, Yamamoto has an average career score of 62.[3]

Awards and nominations

Film Award Date of Ceremony Category Outcome Note Ref.
Endo Young Critics Circle August 11, 2008 Best Screenplay Won Shared with Jade Castro and Raymond Lee [9]
Endo
Gawad Urian
 October 1, 2008 Best Screenplay Won Shared with Jade Castro and Raymond Lee [10]

References

  1. ^
    TV5. Archived
    from the original on July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Arcellana, Juaniyo Y. (October 14, 2007). "Interior. Evening. The Real Michiko Yamamoto". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 25, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Michiko Yamamoto Movie Profile". Metacritic. CBS Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Harvey, Dennis (January 27, 2006). "Review: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2". Film Affinity. filmaffinity.com. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  6. ^ Erece, Dinno (February 14, 2008). "Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby star in their third romance comedy My Big Love" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. Cinemalaya
    . Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  8. ^ Windsor, Harry (September 13, 2015). "Honor Thy Father: TIFF Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  9. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 11, 2008). "Young Critics Circle honors winners of 18th Annual Circle Citations". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  10. ^ "Indie film Tirador wins big in 31st Urian awards". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. October 1, 2008. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2017.

External links

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