Joel Torre

Born: 1961-06-19

Birthplace: Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Biography

Joel Torre is a Filipino actor. He began performing on stage at age seven and rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in period and historical drama, including Oro, Plata, Mata (1982), Karnal (1983), and José Rizal (1998). His accolades include a Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Award, three Gawad Urian, and a FAMAS Award.