Romeo "Romy" Vitug 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.

Romy Vitug
Born
Romeo Vitug Vitug

(1937-01-27)January 27, 1937
DiedJanuary 18, 2024(2024-01-18) (aged 86)
Imus City, Cavite, Philippines
Other namesRomy
Occupations
  • Cinematographer
  • Photojournalist
Years active1957–2024
Children3
RelativesMarites Dañguilan Vitug (sister-in-law)

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

Credits

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Film

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As a cinematographer

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Television

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As a cinematographer

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As a lighting director

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  • GMA Telesine Specials
    • Anak... Ang Iyong Ama (1993)
    • Adios, Dulce Estranjera (1995)
  • KimAwit kay Inay (2011)
  • Regal ShockerPiano (2011)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya
    • Balot (2011)
    • Hat (2015)
    • Barung-Barong (2015)

References

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