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)
One Night ... (Screenplay)
A Miracle ... (Screenplay)
Green Bones ... (Screenplay)
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

Nerisa ... (Screenplay)
The Revolution Knows No Gender ... (Creative Consultant)
My Husband, My Lover ... (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

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

2012

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

2010

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

2009

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

2006

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

2005

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

2004

Liberated 2 ... (Writer)
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan ... (Script Consultant)
So... Happy Together ... (Screenplay)
I Will Survive ... (Screenplay)
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita ... (Screenplay)
Sabel ... (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)
Mila ... (Screenplay)
Tatarin ... (Screenplay)
New Moon ... (Writer)
Huwag Kang Kikibo... ... (Screenplay)
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! ... (Story)
Hostage ... (Story)

2000

The Child ... (Screenplay)
Minsan, Minahal Kita ... (Writer)
Deathrow ... (Story)
The Film Biker ... (Screenplay)

1999

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

1998

Curacha: The Restless Woman ... (Story)
José Rizal ... (Screenplay)
Mapusok ... (Screenplay)
Good Midnight ... (Story)
Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang? ... (Screenplay)
Pusong Mamon ... (Screenplay)
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ... (Story Consultant)

1997

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

1996

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

1995

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

1994

Midnight Dancers ... (Screenplay)
The Elsa Castillo Story: The Truth ... (Writer)
I Will Only Love You Once ... (Screenplay)
Yesterday's Promise ... (Screenplay)
Forever ... (Screenplay)
Loretta ... (Story)
A Separated Woman ... (Screenplay)

1993

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

1992

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

1991

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

1990

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

1989

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

1988

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

1987

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

1986

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

1985

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

1984

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

1983

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

1982

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

1981

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

1980

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

1979

Jaguar ... (Screenplay)