Floridablanca, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died
January 18, 2024(2024-01-18) (aged 86)
Imus City, Cavite, Philippines
Occupations
Cinematographer
Photojournalist
Years active
1957–2024
Children
3
Romeo "Romy" Vitug (January 27, 1937 – January 18, 2024) was a Filipino photojournalist and cinematographer. The son of Honesto Vitug, the Dean of Philippine Photojournalism, he began his career as a photojournalist and a newsreel cameraman before he became a cinematographer for films and television.[1] He had worked with directors including Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Joel Lamangan, Olivia Lamasan, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Rory Quintos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Lino Brocka, Celso Ad Castillo, Eddie Garcia and Mario O'Hara.
Vitug died of blood cancer in Imus, Cavite on January 18, 2024, at the age of 86.[2]
^Grana, Rhia (February 12, 2023). "Romy Vitug, master lensman, takes the spotlight". ANC X (ABS-CBN News). Retrieved January 19, 2024.
^"Veteran cinematographer Romy Vitug passes away". ABS-CBN News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
Romeo "Romy" Vitug (January 27, 1937 – January 18, 2024) was a Filipino photojournalist and cinematographer. The son of Honesto Vitug, the Dean of Philippine...
camera dollies. In filming the most "iconic" scene, the director and RomyVitug, the film's cinematographer, shot the scene in slow motion by shooting...
most of the awards with four. The Natatanging Gawad Urian was given to RomyVitug. "39th Gawad Urian announces nominees". Manila Times. May 19, 2016. Retrieved...
Resistance member during World War II. Yogesh Vaidya, 77, Nepalese singer. RomyVitug, 86, Filipino cinematographer (Harvest Home, Sa Aking mga Kamay, Sa Pusod...
screenplay by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Ricky Lee, and Benjou Elgincolin; Romeo Vitug's photography that has similarity to the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit;...
Aguiluz Starring Albert Martinez Amanda Page Cinematography Nap Jamir RomyVitug Edited by Mirana Medina-Bhunjun Music by Nonong Buencamino Production...
Ricky Lee Produced by William Leary Starring Vina Morales Cinematography RomyVitug Edited by Jess Navarro Music by Vehnee Saturno Production company Viva...
Richard Gomez Gloria Romero Carmina Villaroel Jeffrey Santos Cinematography RomyVitug Edited by Efren Jarlego Jr. Music by Nonong Buencamino Production company...
C. Leary Starring Nora Aunor Amy Austria Jacklyn Jose Cinematography RomyVitug Edited by Joyce Bernal Edgardo Vinarao Music by Vehnee Saturno Production...
bodies. It got two Star Awards in 1999 for Cinematographer of the Year (RomyVitug) and Original Screenplay of the Year (Jun Lana). The film had received...
total number of awards are also listed. Willy Cruz (1987): 13 awards RomyVitug (1988): 8 awards Phillip Salvador (1994): 8 awards Edgardo Vinarao (1991):...
Cinematography George Tutanes Eli Balce Elmer Haresco Despa Robert Flores RomyVitug Joe Tutanese Ronnie Nadura Algin Siscar Editor Froilan Francia Running...
Roselle Monteverde Douglas Quijano Starring Aga Muhlach Cinematography RomyVitug Music by Manoling Fernando Production company Regal Films Distributed...
Films' Mga Bilanggong Birhen won two awards: Best Cinematography for RomyVitug and Best Art Direction for Laida Lim-Perez. Winners are listed first,...
Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon Nora Aunor (actress) 39th June 22, 2016 Taklub RomyVitug (cinematographer) 40th July 20, 2017 Women of the Weeping River Vilma...
Episode among others. The film also garnered the Third Best Picture Award. RomyVitug won the Best Cinematography Award for Celso Ad. Castillo's Payaso while...
Reyes, Christopher de Leon, Belinda Enriquez, Dr. Corazon Bautista-Cruz, RomyVitug, Nonong Buencamino and Fr. Larry Faraon. The MMFF Hall of Fame Awards...
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