Nestor Urbina Torre Jr. (6 May 1942 – 6 April 2021) was a Filipino writer, editor, film and television director, scriptwriter, theater actor, and media critic.
Nestor Torre Jr. was born on May 6, 1942[1] to Capt. Nestor Torre and Isabelita Urbina with the former being a harbor pilot based in Cagayan de Oro. Torre attended Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro for his elementary, high school and collegiate studies. He also studied in the United States, attending the Northwestern University in Illinois where he obtained a master's degree in journalism, radio, and television.[2]
Career
Following his studies in the United States, Torre taught broadcast media at the University of the Philippines.[2] He also became involved in the performing arts becoming a director, scriptwriter and actor for theater acts.[1]
He started his career as director after he was asked by Pete Roa to direct the 1960s talk show Two For the Road which aired in ABS-CBN. Roa was the partner of Boots Anson-Roa who was Torre's mentor as a broadcast media student.[3][4] The show was hosted by Elvira Manahan and Joey Lardizabal. Following Lardizabal's death, Torre became a co-host of the show he directed. The 1971 film Crush Ko Si Sir which starred Hilda Koronel was directed and written by Torre.[1] Torre went on to write screenplays for other films; among these were Khayam and I (1974) and Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan? (1977).[3]
As a writer, Torre worked as a columnist for Mr & Ms magazine from the late 1970s to the 1980s. He also worked as an editor for the publication.[1] For the Philippine Daily Inquirer, he wrote the long-running Viewfinder column and was the editor for its Saturday Special.[3]
Torre also worked with Filipino composer Ryan Cayabyab. He did work for Cayabyab's first biographical musical Katy (1998) and directed Magsimula Ka where Gines Tan provided the music and Cayabyab lent music-direction. Torre also wrote Cayabyab's musical Magnificat.[1]
He was also a film and television critic, with his critiques at one point being posted at bulletin boards in the offices of ABS-CBN for the actors and production staff to take note of.[1]
Death
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Torre died on April 6, 2021 at age 78 while confined at the Santa Ana Hospital in Manila. The cause of his death was due to complications from COVID-19.[5] Torre also had a bout with a stroke three years prior to his death.[4]
References
^ abcdefConcepcion, Pocholo (6 April 2021). "Nestor Torre's death: 'End of an era'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
^ abGallardo, Froilan (7 April 2021). "Kagayanon Nestor Torre, Jr., veteran writer-director, passes away". MindaNews. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
^ abc"Veteran writer-director Nestor Torre dies at 78". GMA News. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
^ ab"Writer-director Nestor Torre Jr. dies, 78". Manila Standard. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
^Requintina, Robert (6 April 2021). "Writer-director Nestor Torre passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
January 07, 2023
nestor, torre, nestor, urbina, torre, 1942, april, 2021, filipino, writer, editor, film, television, director, scriptwriter, theater, actor, media, critic, born, 1942, 1942diedapril, 2021, 2021, aged, manila, philippinesnationalityfilipino, contents, early, li. Nestor Urbina Torre Jr 6 May 1942 6 April 2021 was a Filipino writer editor film and television director scriptwriter theater actor and media critic Nestor Torre Jr Born 1942 05 06 May 6 1942DiedApril 6 2021 2021 04 06 aged 78 Manila PhilippinesNationalityFilipino Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Death 4 ReferencesEarly life and education EditNestor Torre Jr was born on May 6 1942 1 to Capt Nestor Torre and Isabelita Urbina with the former being a harbor pilot based in Cagayan de Oro Torre attended Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro for his elementary high school and collegiate studies He also studied in the United States attending the Northwestern University in Illinois where he obtained a master s degree in journalism radio and television 2 Career EditFollowing his studies in the United States Torre taught broadcast media at the University of the Philippines 2 He also became involved in the performing arts becoming a director scriptwriter and actor for theater acts 1 He started his career as director after he was asked by Pete Roa to direct the 1960s talk show Two For the Road which aired in ABS CBN Roa was the partner of Boots Anson Roa who was Torre s mentor as a broadcast media student 3 4 The show was hosted by Elvira Manahan and Joey Lardizabal Following Lardizabal s death Torre became a co host of the show he directed The 1971 film Crush Ko Si Sir which starred Hilda Koronel was directed and written by Torre 1 Torre went on to write screenplays for other films among these were Khayam and I 1974 and Ang Isinilang Ko Ba y Kasalanan 1977 3 As a writer Torre worked as a columnist for Mr amp Ms magazine from the late 1970s to the 1980s He also worked as an editor for the publication 1 For the Philippine Daily Inquirer he wrote the long running Viewfinder column and was the editor for its Saturday Special 3 Torre also worked with Filipino composer Ryan Cayabyab He did work for Cayabyab s first biographical musical Katy 1998 and directed Magsimula Ka where Gines Tan provided the music and Cayabyab lent music direction Torre also wrote Cayabyab s musical Magnificat 1 He was also a film and television critic with his critiques at one point being posted at bulletin boards in the offices of ABS CBN for the actors and production staff to take note of 1 Death EditAmidst the COVID 19 pandemic Torre died on April 6 2021 at age 78 while confined at the Santa Ana Hospital in Manila The cause of his death was due to complications from COVID 19 5 Torre also had a bout with a stroke three years prior to his death 4 References Edit a b c d e f Concepcion Pocholo 6 April 2021 Nestor Torre s death End of an era Daily Tribune Retrieved 9 April 2021 a b Gallardo Froilan 7 April 2021 Kagayanon Nestor Torre Jr veteran writer director passes away MindaNews Retrieved 9 April 2021 a b c Veteran writer director Nestor Torre dies at 78 GMA News 7 April 2021 Retrieved 9 April 2021 a b Writer director Nestor Torre Jr dies 78 Manila Standard 7 April 2021 Retrieved 9 April 2021 Requintina Robert 6 April 2021 Writer director Nestor Torre passes away Manila Bulletin Retrieved 9 April 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nestor Torre Jr amp oldid 1114617584, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
