Ricky Lee

Born: 1948-03-19 in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines

Known For: Writing

Biography

Ricardo "Ricky" Arreola Lee (b. March 19, 1948) is a profilic Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Starting in 1973, he has written more than 180 film screenplays and collaborated with many of the Philippines' most notable filmmakers, including Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ishmael Bernal. Many of his films he written have been screened in international film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, and Berlin, among others. In 2022, Lee was conferred as National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts.

Filmography

2026

A Special Memory ... (Writer)
Amir ... (Writer)

2025

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre ... (Development Manager)

2024

Celestina: Burlesk Dancer ... (Writer)
A Miracle ... (Screenplay)
Green Bones ... (Screenplay)
One Night ... (Story)
What You Did ... (Creative Consultant)

2023

Sex Games ... (Writer)
Call Me Alma ... (Writer)
They Are Mine ... (Writer)
Third World Romance ... (Thanks)

2022

Silip sa Apoy ... (Writer)
May-December-January ... (Writer)
A Tale of Filipino Violence ... (Screenplay)

2021

My Husband, My Lover ... (Screenplay)
The Revolution Knows No Gender ... (Creative Consultant)
Nerisa ... (Screenplay)
Bekis on the Run ... (Writer)

2020

Once Before ... (Writer)
Trip to Quiapo ... (Creator)
Rendezvous ... (Writer)

2016

Ringgo: The Dog Shooter ... (Screenplay)
Iadya Mo Kami ... (Screenplay)
Sekyu ... (Screenplay)

2015

Buy Now, Die Later ... (Creative Producer)
The Love Affair ... (Script Consultant)

2014

The Trial ... (Writer)
Hustisya ... (Screenplay)

2013

Lihis ... (Screenplay)
Lauriana ... (Screenplay)
Burgos ... (Screenplay)

2012

Palitan ... (Script Consultant)
Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion ... (Screenplay)
Baybayin ... (Script)
Inheritance ... (Writer)
Himala Ngayon as Self

2010

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak ... (Creator)
Magkaribal ... (Creator)
Miss You Like Crazy ... (Creative Consultant)
Sa'yo Lamang ... (Story)
Mamarazzi ... (Story)

2009

In My Life ... (Script Consultant)
Bente ... (Writer)
Kamoteng Kahoy ... (Writer)
Fuschia ... (Story)

2006

Don't Look Back ... (Screenplay)
Twilight Dancers ... (Screenplay)
In da Red Corner ... (Producer)

2005

The Son of Brocka
Wherever You Are ... (Screenplay)
Dubai ... (Story)

2004

Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita ... (Screenplay)
Liberated 2 ... (Writer)
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan ... (Script Consultant)
Sabel ... (Screenplay)
So... Happy Together ... (Screenplay)
I Will Survive ... (Screenplay)

2003

If Only Love Has Chosen Me ... (Script Consultant)
Then and Now ... (Story)

2002

The '70s ... (Script Consultant)
If You Are But a Dream ... (Screenplay)
May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? ... (Writer)

2001

Luv Text ... (Writer)
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! ... (Story)
Mila ... (Screenplay)
Tatarin ... (Screenplay)
New Moon ... (Writer)
Hostage ... (Story)
Huwag Kang Kikibo... ... (Screenplay)

2000

Anak ... (Screenplay)
Minsan, Minahal Kita ... (Story)
Deathrow ... (Screenplay)
Lagarista ... (Screenplay)

1999

Hey Babe! ... (Story)
Sidhi ... (Screenplay)
Bulaklak ng Maynila ... (Screenplay)
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede ... (Story)
Reef Hunters ... (Screenplay)
Burlesk King ... (Screenplay)
Malikot na Mundo ... (Screenplay)

1998

Curacha: The Restless Woman ... (Story)
Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang? ... (Screenplay)
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ... (Story Consultant)
Good Midnight ... (Story)
José Rizal ... (Screenplay)
Soft Hearts ... (Screenplay)
Miguel/Michelle ... (Story)
Mapusok ... (Screenplay)

1997

Calvento Files: The Movie ... (Screenplay)
Goodbye America ... (Story)
Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin? ... (Story)
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II ... (Screenplay)
Wala Ka Nang Puwang Sa Mundo ... (Screenplay)
NBI: The Mariano Mison Story ... (Screenplay)
Lahar: Paraisong Abo ... (Writer)
Sanggano ... (Writer)

1996

In My Own Hands ... (Screenplay)
The Stepmother ... (Screenplay)
Hangga't May Hininga ... (Script)
Madonna and Child ... (Screenplay)
Nights of Serafina ... (Writer)
Utol ... (Screenplay)

1995

The Flor Contemplacion Story ... (Screenplay)
Redeem Her Honor ... (Screenplay)
Muling Umawit ang Puso ... (Writer)
Kill Barbara With Panic ... (Screenplay)
Asero ... (Screenplay)
Saan Ako Nagkamali ... (Screenplay)
Mangarap Ka ... (Screenplay)

1994

Midnight Dancers ... (Screenplay)
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ... (Screenplay)
The Elsa Castillo Story: The Truth ... (Writer)
Forever ... (Screenplay)
Loretta ... (Story)
Yesterday's Promise ... (Screenplay)
A Separated Woman ... (Screenplay)

1993

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa ... (Screenplay)
Because I Love You ... (Screenplay)
Isang Linggong Pag-ibig ... (Screenplay)
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako ... (Screenplay)
Memories of Old Manila ... (Screenplay)
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo ... (Screenplay)
Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba ... (Writer)
Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal ... (Screenplay)
Inay ... (Story)

1992

Alyas Stella Magtanggol ... (Screenplay)
How Are The Kids? ... (Writer)
My Heart Is Here ... (Writer)
Apoy sa Puso ... (Screenplay)
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! ... (Screenplay)
Lucia ... (Screenplay)
Kamay ni Cain ... (Screenplay)

1991

Maalaala Mo Kaya ... (Writer)
Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live ... (Screenplay)
Lazy Juan and Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie ... (Screenplay)
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko ... (Screenplay)
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa ... (Writer)
Ubos na ang Luha ko ... (Screenplay)
The Real Life of Pacita M. ... (Screenplay)
Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo ... (Screenplay)
Pakasalan Mo Ako ... (Screenplay)
Secrets of Pura ... (Screenplay)
Anak ng Dagat ... (Screenplay)

1990

Dirty Affair ... (Screenplay)
Dino Dinero ... (Screenplay)
Dyesebel ... (Screenplay)
Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother? ... (Screenplay)
Mundo Man ay Magunaw ... (Screenplay)
Beautiful Girl ... (Writer)
Nagsimula sa Puso ... (Writer)
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso ... (Screenplay)
Hot Summer ... (Story)
All Be Damned ... (Writer)

1989

Macho Dancer ... (Screenplay)
Sa Kuko ng Agila ... (Screenplay)
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) ... (Screenplay)

1988

Birds of Prey ... (Screenplay)
Vagabond Woman ... (Writer)
Sandakot na Bala ... (Screenplay)

1987

Olongapo: The Great American Dream ... (Writer)
The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez ... (Writer)

1986

Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita ... (Screenplay)
Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema
Flesh Avenue ... (Writer)

1985

Daughters of Eve ... (Writer)
White Slavery ... (Screenplay)
Private Show ... (Screenplay)
Bomba Arienda ... (Writer)

1984

Baby Tsina ... (Screenplay)
Sinner or Saint ... (Screenplay)
Bukas... May Pangarap ... (Screenplay)

1983

Of the Flesh ... (Screenplay)
Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw ... (Screenplay)

1982

Himala ... (Writer)
PX ... (Screenplay)
Haplos ... (Screenplay)
Moral ... (Story)
An Affair ... (Story)
Cain and Abel ... (Story)
Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak? ... (Screenplay)

1981

Salome ... (Screenplay)
Playgirl ... (Story)

1980

Manila by Night ... (Writer)
Miss X ... (Story)
Brutal ... (Writer)

1979

Jaguar ... (Screenplay)