Alvin Yapan

Alvin B. Yapan is a Filipino film director, novelist, and academic. He is known for films such as Oro (2016), Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe (2009), and Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (2011). His works often explore folklore, social realities, and the intersections of art and identity. Quotes Na-misinterpret siguro ako, misunderstood, na-miscontextualize. Reflecting on how his work was received during the Oro controversy Do not worry… this happens just once in a while. Just a few times a year. Only when he gets together again with his clients. From Worship the Body (2024), showing his literary voice in fiction. Yapan, A. (2024, June 24). “Hunch According to Ria”: Excerpt from “Worship the Body” by Alvin Yapan. Asian Review of Books. Promise ko naman sa mga tao, sa mga nanonood sa akin, I want to be a better director. Paghuhusayan ko pa, siguro talagang di mahusay ang pagkakagawa nun, sana mapaghusayan ko pa.” On lessons learned from the controversy surrounding Oro (2016) Llanera, M. R. (2022, September 1). External links Category:Living people Category:Film directors