# Enzo Williams

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**Enzo Williams** is a Filipino filmmaker.[1]

## Early life

Williams was born in [Manila](/source/Manila), Philippines. He decided at nine to become a filmmaker.

## Career

Williams won best film at [Los Angeles City College](/source/Los_Angeles_City_College) film school in 2012. He returned to Manila in 2014 and directed his first feature film, *[Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo](/source/Bonifacio:_Ang_Unang_Pangulo)*. It became one of the most awarded films in Filipino cinema. It earned 22 awards, including three for best picture, along with two best director awards: from Star Awards, as well as from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) - the country's leading award-giving body.

During the 2016 elections, Williams directed the controversial "Last Christmas” ad for [Rodrigo Duterte](/source/Rodrigo_Duterte). He directed senatorial ads for [Imee Marcos](/source/Imee_Marcos) and [Migz Zubiri](/source/Migz_Zubiri). He directed a worldwide promotional ad for the boxer [Manny Pacquiao](/source/Manny_Pacquiao) for one of his championship fights. He then directed blockbuster *The Escort.* His military action film *A.W.O.L.* was made in partnership with the [Armed Forces of the Philippines](/source/Armed_Forces_of_the_Philippines).

Williams' first TV series, *[Ang Probinsyano](/source/Ang_Probinsyano)* earned record-breaking television ratings to become both the longest running and most successful primetime series in the country’s history.

The City Government of San Juan - his hometown - honored Williams with the Excellence Award, given for outstanding contribution in a professional field.

He is currently in pre-production on his next film, *Enzo*, which is about international race car champion [Enzo Pastor](/source/Enzo_Pastor).

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Notes 2014 Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo 2016 The Escort 2017 AWOL 2019 Mga Mata sa Dilim

### Television

Year Title Network 2017–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN 2023 Maging Sino Ka Man GMA Network 2023–2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis

## References

1. Marinel Cruz (6 July 2020). ["How not be afraid to return to filming under new normal"](https://entertainment.inquirer.net/381997/how-not-to-be-afraid-to-return-to-filming-under-new-normal). [Inquirer](/source/Philippine_Daily_Inquirer). Retrieved 5 August 2020.

## Sources

- [FULL LIST: Nominees, FAMAS Awards 2015](https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/104686-list-famas-awards-2015-nominees/)
- [FULL LIST: Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015](https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/85737-full-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2015/)
- [FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2014 awards night](https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/79103-full-list-winners-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff-2014/)
- [Teachers Groups Say Bonifacio Movie Real History](http://www.mb.com.ph/teachers-groups-say-bonifacio-movie-real-history/)

## External links

- [Enzo Williams](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4909944/) at IMDb

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