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Article: Director Joel Lamangan: Blending art with commerce.(Entertainment)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- May 6, 2003
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A civic group recently honored Joel Lamangan with the most popular director award. Which the esteemed director personally received, saying he felt flattered and honored to be tagged popular.
Direk Joel is truly popular in terms of awards and box-office, achieving what other filmmakers only attempt to do, blending art with commerce. His two films last year, Vivas Magkapatid and Regals Mano Po, are the best examples.
Magkapatid was the topgrosser in the June Manila Film Festival, also running away with the major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress Sharon Cuneta.
Mano Po was the No. 1 moneymaker in the December Manila ...