Olivia M. Lamasan

Writing

Olivia M. Lamasan

Olivia M. Lamasan is a Filipina television and film director, writer and producer known for her works such as Sana Maulit Muli and Madrasta which were both successful. Lamasan is the head of ABS-CBN's Creative Department, and is referred to as master director due to her expertise and excellence in her field. She is often called Inang by her colleagues.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

As Long As We're Together poster
8.0

While escaping her royal confinement, a European princess comes across and falls in love with a jeepney driver. However, things begin to change when her real identity gets revealed.

As Long As We're Together

1995

Hello, Love, Goodbye poster
6.3

A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

Hello, Love, Goodbye

2019

Elena 1944 poster
NR

A young Filipina is taken from her village to a Japanese military camp to serve as a sex slave during WWII. She endures abuse but finds solace in a friendship with a Japanese soldier.

Elena 1944

The Stepmother poster
8.0

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

The Stepmother

1996

The Stepmother poster
8.0

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.

The Stepmother

1996

In My Life poster
5.2

A headstrong woman moves to New York and must come to terms with her estranged gay son and his partner.

In My Life

2009

In My Life poster
5.2

A headstrong woman moves to New York and must come to terms with her estranged gay son and his partner.

In My Life

2009

Milan poster
6.4

Loving husband Lino is on a mission: his wife, who works as a domestic in Milan, is missing and he's determined to find her. To do so, he enters Italy illegally and takes cover as one of the hundreds of Filipino migrant workers who make their way to Europe.

Milan

2004

Milan poster
6.4

Loving husband Lino is on a mission: his wife, who works as a domestic in Milan, is missing and he's determined to find her. To do so, he enters Italy illegally and takes cover as one of the hundreds of Filipino migrant workers who make their way to Europe.

Milan

2004

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin poster
7.5

Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He is the bodyguard and she is the wife.

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin

1992

Second Chances poster
7.5

Two lovers, who are oceans apart, discover that distance can either make the heart grow fonder or render it numb with grief.

Second Chances

1995

Second Chances poster
7.5

Two lovers, who are oceans apart, discover that distance can either make the heart grow fonder or render it numb with grief.

Second Chances

1995

Barcelona: A Love Untold poster
6.3

Ely, a young man who can't get over Celine, his past love, meets Mia, a young woman who escaped from a painful past in the Philippines and is trying her luck to rebuild her life in Spain. They meet. They fall in love. But can they overcome the hurt of the past to have a future together?

Barcelona: A Love Untold

2016

The Mistress poster
5.0

A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.

The Mistress

2012

Starting Over Again poster
6.5

A whirlwind romance blossoms between Ginny, an architecture student, and Marco, a professor at her university. Over the course of a decade, dreams get bigger and circumstance brings them apart… yet against all odds, they find each other again—will they make the most of this second chance?

Starting Over Again

2014

Starting Over Again poster
6.5

A whirlwind romance blossoms between Ginny, an architecture student, and Marco, a professor at her university. Over the course of a decade, dreams get bigger and circumstance brings them apart… yet against all odds, they find each other again—will they make the most of this second chance?

Starting Over Again

2014

Minsan, Minahal Kita poster
9.0

Experiencing problems in their marriages, Dianne and Albert unexpectedly meet and fall and love.

Minsan, Minahal Kita

2000

Minsan, Minahal Kita poster
9.0

Experiencing problems in their marriages, Dianne and Albert unexpectedly meet and fall and love.

Minsan, Minahal Kita

2000

In the Name of Love poster
7.5

Former dance instructor Emman Toledo was employed as a dance instructor for a governor’s ball. He finds himself in a passionate love affair with Cedes Fernandez who happens to be engaged to Dylan Evelino son of the governor. The couple finds themselves in a dangerous situation. The Evelino Clan is too powerful that nothing gets in their way to get what they want. Despite her hatred for the dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness towards the family. Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye. As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. Pursuing their feelings for each other will only set fire to the dangers and trappings of their love, so much so that their love could cost them their lives.

In the Name of Love

2011

In the Name of Love poster
7.5

Former dance instructor Emman Toledo was employed as a dance instructor for a governor’s ball. He finds himself in a passionate love affair with Cedes Fernandez who happens to be engaged to Dylan Evelino son of the governor. The couple finds themselves in a dangerous situation. The Evelino Clan is too powerful that nothing gets in their way to get what they want. Despite her hatred for the dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness towards the family. Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye. As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. Pursuing their feelings for each other will only set fire to the dangers and trappings of their love, so much so that their love could cost them their lives.

In the Name of Love

2011

Quezon's Game poster
6.0

The film centers around Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and his plan to shelter Jews in the Philippines who were fleeing from Nazi Germany during the World War II era.

Quezon's Game

2019

Got 2 Believe poster
8.8

Toni is a wedding coordinator who at 25 is considered an old maid by her family and friends. Lorenz is a photographer who does not believe in happy endings. A bet brings the two together and leaves them questioning their feelings for each other.

Got 2 Believe

2002

Got 2 Believe poster
8.8

Toni is a wedding coordinator who at 25 is considered an old maid by her family and friends. Lorenz is a photographer who does not believe in happy endings. A bet brings the two together and leaves them questioning their feelings for each other.

Got 2 Believe

2002

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay poster
10.0

Ana and Alex fall in love in nostalgic Ilocos. But their individual dreams and responsibilities get in the way of their relationship.

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay

1998