{{Short description|Filipino film director, screenwriter, and producer}} {{distinguish|Jane Castro}} {{Infobox person | name = Jade Castro | image = Jade Castro 20-08-2011.jpg | alt = | caption = Castro on August 20, 2011 | birth_name = Jade Francis Castro | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|08|21}} | birth_place = | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | alma_mater = University of the Philippines {{small|(B.A.)}} | other_names = | occupation = {{hlist|Film director|screenwriter|producer}} | years_active = | known_for = | notable_works = {{Plainlist| *''Endo'' {{small|(2007)}} *''Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington'' {{small|(2011)}} }} }}
'''Jade Francis Castro''' (born August 21, 1978)<ref name="philstar"/> is a Filipino film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing ''Endo'' (2007), and ''Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington'' (2011).
==Early and personal life== Jade Castro was born on August 21, 1978. His mother Ruby, whose name takes after the gemstone of the same name, also named him and his brother Jasper after precious rocks: Jade and Jasper.<ref name="philstar">{{cite news|last1=Bautista|first1=Mario E.|title=Direk Jade Castro enjoys first Kapuso film|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/785803/direk-jade-castro-enjoys-first-kapuso-film|accessdate=June 26, 2017|work=The Philippine Star|date=March 12, 2012|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903071034/https://www.philstar.com/update_views.php|url-status=live}}</ref> He studied high school at Elizabeth Seton School in Las Piñas, and graduated with a degree in film from the University of the Philippines{{Which|date=August 2025}} in 2000.<ref name="philstar"/>
===Legal issue=== In February 2024, Castro and three other individuals were arrested and charged for destructive arson in Catanauan, Quezon. Prosecutors said Castro and his companions set an e-jeepney on fire, citing Castro's social media posts opposing the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program as a motive.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Estacio |first1=Danny |title=Film director, 3 companions face destructive arson raps over torching of modern jeep |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/17/film-director-3-companions-face-destructive-arson-raps-over-torching-of-modern-jeep |website=Manila Bulletin |date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903070912/https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/17/film-director-3-companions-face-destructive-arson-raps-over-torching-of-modern-jeep |url-status=live }}</ref> Castro and company maintained they were vacationing in Mulanay, Quezon at the time the alleged crime took place.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Estacio |first=Danny |date=February 2, 2024 |title=4 suspects in torching of modern jeepney in Quezon nabbed |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/2/4-suspects-in-torching-of-modern-jeepney-in-quezon-nabbed |access-date=February 19, 2024 |work=Manila Bulletin |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903070913/https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/2/4-suspects-in-torching-of-modern-jeepney-in-quezon-nabbed |url-status=live }}</ref>
Senator Risa Hontiveros called for a probe of the local police's handling of the incident, citing statements of local official from Mulanay who testified they saw the four suspects in their town at the time of the incident.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chi |first=Cristina |date=February 13, 2024 |title=Senator seeks probe into warrantless arrest of film director Jade Castro |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/13/2333089/senator-seeks-probe-warrantless-arrest-film-director-jade-castro |access-date=February 19, 2024 |work=Philstar Online |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903070914/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/13/2333089/senator-seeks-probe-warrantless-arrest-film-director-jade-castro |url-status=live }}</ref> Congressman Bonifacio Bosita, a former police officer, said the arrest was illegal because he found procedural lapses by the police.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel |date=February 19, 2024 |title=Bosita says filmmaker Jade Castro's arrest is illegal |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1906543/fwd-bosita-on-filmmakers-illegal-arrest-hot-pursuit-ops-but-suspects-not-immediately-nabbed |access-date=February 19, 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903071016/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1906543/fwd-bosita-on-filmmakers-illegal-arrest-hot-pursuit-ops-but-suspects-not-immediately-nabbed |url-status=live }}</ref>
On March 11, Castro and his companions were released from prison after a judge in Catanauan dismissed the case against them due to lack of jurisdiction and the invalidity of their arrest.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 11, 2024 |title=Filmmaker Jade Castro, friends freed after arson complaint trashed |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/filmmaker-jade-castro-friends-freed-arson-complaint-trashed/ |access-date=March 12, 2024 |work=Rappler |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311170830/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/filmmaker-jade-castro-friends-freed-arson-complaint-trashed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In a 16-page order, Catanauan Regional Trial Court, Branch 96 Presiding Judge Julius Francis Galvez granted counsel for all the accused Chel Diokno's Motion to quash under Rule 117 of the Revised Rule of Criminal Procedure. “[T]he motion(s) to Quash the Information… is partially granted, and the said Information is hereby quashed, on the ground of lack of jurisdiction of this Court over the persons of accused Castro, Ernesto Orcine, Noel Mariano, and Dominic Ramos as members of the Catanauan Municipal Police Station arrested them not in accordance with Section 5(b), Rule 113 of the Rules of Court” it ordered. Castro, Ernesto, 50, of Bacoor City, Cavite, Noel, 54, civil engineer, from Binangonan, Rizal, and Dominic, 28, also a civil engineer, of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija – had been incarcerated for almost 40 days in Catanauan Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.<ref>{{cite news|last1= Estacio|first1= Danny|title= Court orders release of film director, 3 pals|url= https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/11/court-orders-release-of-film-director-3-pals|accessdate= March 12, 2024|publisher= Manila Bulletin|date= March 12, 2024|archive-date= September 3, 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240903070916/https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/11/court-orders-release-of-film-director-3-pals|url-status= live}}</ref>
==Career== Castro began his career as a script researcher for ABS-CBN, where he also served as second unit director in the network's soap opera television series ''Mula sa Puso'' (1999). He worked as a script supervisor for director Uro de la Cruz.<ref name="philstar"/> Castro's directorial debut was the short film titled ''Hopya Love Me Too''.<ref name="endo">{{cite news|title=Endo|url=http://www.cinemalaya.org/films/endo|accessdate=June 28, 2017|work=Cinemalaya|publisher=cinemalaya.org|archive-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712140528/http://www.cinemalaya.org/films/endo|url-status=live}}</ref> He was reportedly involved in the production of the film ''Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros'' (2005). Castro wrote the screenplays for comedy films ''D' Anothers'' (2005) and ''First Day High'' (2006). He made his breakthrough success with ''Endo'' (2007), a romantic independent film starring Jason Abalos and Ina Feleo.<ref name="endo"/> The film—which he wrote, directed and produced—won the Jury Prize at the 3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, and Best Screenplay at the 2007 Gawad Urian.<ref name="rappler">{{cite news|title=Jade Castro: Prioritize the story |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/9776-jade-castro-prioritize-the-story/ |access-date=June 28, 2017 |publisher=Rappler |date=August 4, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120807203326/http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/9776-jade-castro-prioritize-the-story |archive-date=August 7, 2012 }}</ref> Castro's direction of the romantic comedy ''My Big Love'' (2008) marked his transition to mainstream Philippine cinema.<ref name="pep">{{cite news|last1=Erece|first1=Dinno|title=Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby star in their third romance comedy ''My Big Love''|language=Filipino|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1598/toni-gonzaga-and-sam-milby-star-in-their-third-romance-comedy-my-big-love|accessdate=June 28, 2017|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 14, 2008|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629052057/http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1598/toni-gonzaga-and-sam-milby-star-in-their-third-romance-comedy-my-big-love|url-status=live}}</ref> He co-wrote the screenplay with Raymond Lee and Michiko Yamamoto, and directed ''Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington'' (2011), a gay-themed zombie comedy horror film starring Martin Escudero.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news|last1=Catsoulis |first1=Jeanette |title=Murder, Mayhem and Cross-Dressing Zombies |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/movies/remington-and-the-curse-of-the-zombadings.html |accessdate=June 28, 2017 |work=The New York Times |date=October 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402205110/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/movies/remington-and-the-curse-of-the-zombadings.html |archivedate=April 2, 2015 }}</ref> Castro went on to direct ''My Kontrabida Girl'' (2012),<ref name="philstar2">{{cite news|last1=San Diego, Jr. |first1=Bayani |title=Director looks back on ''Kontrabida'' |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/34907/director-looks-back-on-%E2%80%98kontrabida%E2%80%99 |accessdate=June 28, 2017 |work=The Philippine Star |date=March 29, 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912153919/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/34907/director-looks-back-on-%E2%80%98kontrabida%E2%80%99 |archivedate=September 12, 2015 }}</ref> ''Juana C. The Movie'' and ''My Lady Boss'' (2013),<ref name="juana">{{cite news|last1=Losorata |first1=Yugel |title=Film review: Juana C., The Movie Election-stress reliever |url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/06/06/950570/film-review-juana-c.-movie-election-stress-reliever |accessdate=June 28, 2017 |work=The Philippine Star |date=June 6, 2013 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924180430/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/06/06/950570/film-review-juana-c.-movie-election-stress-reliever |archivedate=September 24, 2015 }}</ref><ref name="ladyboss">{{cite news|last1=Asilo |first1=Rito P. |title=Forced whimsy, insufficient stellar chemistry mar ''My Lady Boss'' |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/101963/forced-whimsy-insufficient-stellar-chemistry-mar-my-lady-boss |accessdate=June 28, 2017 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=July 5, 2013 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022140553/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/101963/forced-whimsy-insufficient-stellar-chemistry-mar-my-lady-boss |archivedate=October 22, 2013 }}</ref> another gay-themed TV series ''Beki Boxer'' (2014),<ref name="beki">{{cite news|last1=Policarpio |first1=Alan |title=Brutal training primed ''Beki'' lead star |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/139085/brutal-training-primed-beki-lead-star |accessdate=June 28, 2017 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=April 6, 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408044104/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/139085/brutal-training-primed-beki-lead-star |archivedate=April 8, 2014 }}</ref> and ''LSS (Last Song Syndrome)'' (2019), a musically driven film starring Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos and Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben wherein Castro is also responsible for its story and screenplay.<ref name="lss">{{cite news|last1=Paredes |first1=Andrew |title=Review: 'LSS' will hook you with its sharp take on love (and also make you want to sing) |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/movies/09/17/19/review-lss-will-hook-you-in-with-its-razor-sharp-take-on-love-itll-also-make-you-want-to-sing |access-date=June 28, 2017 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=September 17, 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303013033/https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/movies/09/17/19/review-lss-will-hook-you-in-with-its-razor-sharp-take-on-love-itll-also-make-you-want-to-sing |archive-date=March 3, 2020 }}</ref>
In October 2015, it was announced by director Jerrold Tarog that he and Castro are working on a screenplay of the film adaptation of Arnold Arre's graphic novel ''The Mythology Class''.<ref name=abscbn>{{cite news|last1=Densing |first1=Gia |title=''Heneral Luna'' director set to tackle Philippine mythology |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/10/03/15/heneral-luna-director-set-tackle-philippine-mythology |access-date=April 10, 2017 |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |date=October 4, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411135146/http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/10/03/15/heneral-luna-director-set-tackle-philippine-mythology |archive-date=April 11, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/jade-castro-arrested-directors-guild-immediate-release-call-1235816177/|title=Directors Guild Of The Philippines Calls For "Immediate Release" Of Filmmaker Jade Castro After Arrest|date=6 February 2024|publisher=Deadline|access-date=6 February 2024|archive-date=6 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206161614/https://deadline.com/2024/02/jade-castro-arrested-directors-guild-immediate-release-call-1235816177/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Key | style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |}
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Year ! colspan="3" scope="col" | Credited as ! rowspan="2" scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! rowspan="2" scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Refs.|Reference}} |- ! width=65 | Director ! width=65 | Producer ! width=65 | Writer |- ! scope="row" |''D' Anothers'' | 2005 | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | Additional scenes and dialogues |align="center"| <ref name="endo"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''First Day High'' | 2006 | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | Story and screenplay |align="center"| <ref name="endo"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''Endo'' | 2007 | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | |align="center"| <ref name="endo"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''My Big Love'' | 2008 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | | align="center"| <ref name="pep"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington'' | 2011 | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{partial|Executive}} | Co-written with Raymond Lee and Michiko Yamamoto | align="center"| <ref name="nyt"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''My Kontrabida Girl'' | 2012 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | | align="center"| <ref name="philstar2"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''Juana C. The Movie'' | 2013 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | | align="center"| <ref name="juana"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''My Lady Boss'' | 2013 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | | align="center"| <ref name="ladyboss"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''LSS (Last Song Syndrome)'' | 2019 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | Story and screenplay | align="center"| <ref name="lss"/> |- | {{Pending film|Rekonek|italic=yes}} | 2025 | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | | align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=2025-07-08 |title=MMFF 2025 unveils first 4 official entries |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/07/08/mmff-2025-unveils-first-4-official-entries |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! style="width:15%"|Notes ! {{ref.}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2014 | ''Beki Boxer'' | rowspan="3" | Director | Co-directed with Monti L. Parungao | align="center"| <ref name="beki"/> |- | ''Wattpad Presents'' | 6 episodes: "Fake Fiancé" | |- | 2015 | ''Mac & Chiz'' | | |- | 2018 | ''Doors'' | Director and writer | Episode 8 & 10 | |- | 2020 | ''Boys' Lockdown'' | Director | Mini series |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ignacio |first=Alwyn |date=2023-11-07 |title=Resurrecting Pinoy BL |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/11/06/resurrecting-pinoy-bl |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''Still'' | Co-director, Second Unit Director | |- | 2025 | ''All The Things I Leave You'' | Director | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tandoc |first=Jemuel |date=2025-04-28 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Director Jade Castro talks about returning to filmmaking after incarceration through 'All The Things I Leave You' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/28/exclusive-director-jade-castro-talks-about-returning-to-filmmaking-after-incarceration-1903 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Mel |date=2025-04-29 |title=Jade Castro to Return With 'All The Things I Leave You' |url=https://rollingstonephilippines.com/culture/film-tv/director-jade-castro-to-return-queer-series-all-the-things-i-leave-with-you/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=rollingstonephilippines.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" ! Film ! Award ! Date of Ceremony ! Category ! Outcome ! Note ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |rowspan="2"|''Endo'' | Young Critics Circle | August 11, 2008 |rowspan="2"|Best Screenplay | {{won}} |rowspan="2"|Shared with Raymond Lee and Michiko Yamamoto |align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dimaculangan|first1=Jocelyn|title=Young Critics Circle honors winners of 18th Annual Circle Citations|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/2380/young-critics-circle-honors-winners-of-18th-annual-circle-citations|accessdate=June 25, 2017|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 11, 2008|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629052057/http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/2380/young-critics-circle-honors-winners-of-18th-annual-circle-citations|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Gawad Urian | October 1, 2008 | {{won}} |align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|title=Indie film ''Tirador'' wins big in 31st Urian awards |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/01/08/indie-film-tirador-wins-big-31st-urian-awards |access-date=June 25, 2017 |work=ABS-CBN News |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |date=October 1, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018111602/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/01/08/indie-film-tirador-wins-big-31st-urian-awards |archive-date=October 18, 2016 }}</ref> |- |''LSS (Last Song Syndrome)'' | Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | September 15, 2019 | Best Director | {{nom}} | |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/146121/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-are-a2670-20190915|title=And the winners of the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino are...|website=PEP.ph|access-date=2021-02-13|archive-date=2021-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618213858/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/146121/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-are-a2670-20190915|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== * {{Twitter|castrojade}} * {{IMDb name|1274163}}
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