Pepe Diokno, 1987
Writers · August 13, 1987
Pepe Diokno
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Pepe Diokno is 38 years old, born August 13, 1987 in Philippines · Leo.
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About
Pepe Diokno made his directorial debut with enough force to win Venice's Lion of the Future Award in 2009. Born in the Philippines in 1987, the screenwriter-director has since built a career spanning festival circuits and domestic awards, including Best Director at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival. As a Leo, he channels the sign's natural command of creative vision.
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Biography
Pepe Diokno is a Filipino film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born August 13, 1987, in the Philippines, his early work announced itself loudly: his debut film earned the Lion of the Future Award AND the Orizzonti Prize at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, a dual recognition rare for first-time directors. Over a decade later, he returned to major recognition with Best Director at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival. Screenwriters shape narrative through dialogue and structure; Diokno extends that authority into direction, controlling visual language and performance. As a Leo born in mid-August, his creative arc reflects the sign's signature need for recognition and bold self-expression. Filipino cinema in the 21st century has become increasingly visible on the global festival circuit, and Diokno's Venice wins positioned him early as a voice worth watching.
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Trivia
- Won both the Lion of the Future Award AND the Orizzonti Prize at the 2009 Venice Film Festival—a rare double for a debut.
- Life path number 1 suggests pioneering instinct and independence; his career trajectory as a debut-award winner aligns with that numerological signature.
- His full name is Jose Lorenzo "Pepe" Aromin Diokno III.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Pepe Diokno tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Pepe Diokno?
- Pepe Diokno is 38 years old (born August 13, 1987).
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- Pepe Diokno was born on August 13, 1987.
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- Pepe Diokno is a Leo, born August 13, 1987.
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- Pepe Diokno was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Pepe Diokno from?
- Pepe Diokno is from Philippines.
- What does Pepe Diokno do?
- Pepe Diokno is a writer.
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