Chronicler of the Human Condition

Chito S. Roño

b. 1954Calbayog, Samar, Philippines1985–present50 films

DramaHorrorThrillerAction

Also wrote 15 screenplays ↗

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Chito S. Roño, also known as Sixto Kayko, is a Filipino writer, film producer and film director known for his expansive vision and special-effects-heavy films, most notably Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001) for which he won the Metro Manila Film Festival for best director. He is also known for his 1997 film, Nasaan ang Puso, which earned him his first MMFF for best director. His film Signal Rock was selected as the Filipino entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

Full Filmography

Scarecrow

Mama Susan's Friends

Signal Rock

The Ghost Bride

As Screenwriter

2004Feng ShuiWriter 2012The HealingWriter 2012Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The InvasionStory 2009T2Screenplay 2011BulongStory 2008CaregiverStory

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