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Jhett Tolentino (born December 28, 1976) is a Filipino film and theatre producer. He is known for being the second Philippine-born awardee of the Tony Award. Beginning in March 2013, he has won three Tony Awards for his producing work and received his first Grammy Award in February 2017.
Nov 20, 2023 · Jhett Tolentino is a producer who has won a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards for his work on Broadway shows. He started his career as a blogger and an executive assistant in New York, and now he directs his first feature film "Asian Persuasion". Learn about his life, achievements, and challenges in this article.
It's Time for (Even More) Asian Representation in Film, Jhett Tolentino on His New Project With Toni Gonzaga | Tatler Asia. We talk with award-winning producer Jhett Tolentino about his first full-length feature film "Asian Persuasion", starring Toni Gonzaga and Dante Basco, and what inspired him to take the reins as its director.
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Jhett Tolentino is a GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning producer and filmmaker with Filipino roots. He has worked on Broadway shows, documentaries, and feature films, such as Life Is What You Make It, Lingua Franca, and Asian Persuasion.
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Apr 12, 2022 · The film, set in New York, follows a chef who marries his ex-wife to avoid alimony and a second chance with her. Produced by Jhett Tolentino and screenwriter Mike Ang, the film features a diverse cast of Asian actors, including Toni Gonzaga, Dante Basco, Kevin Kreider and Paolo Montalban.
4 days ago · photo c/o Jhett Tolentino. He wins the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album with his fellow producers Stephen Bray, Van Dean, Frank Filipetti, Roy Furman, and Scott Sanders. Other nominees in the category are ‘Waitress’, ‘Bright Star’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, and ‘Kinky Boots’.
Oct 3, 2023 · Film and theater producer Jhett Tolentino, who paved the way for Kris Aquino to become part of the American film “Crazy Rich Asians” in 2018, said his goal is to create more opportunities that will enable Filipino talents to “go across.”
