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)

2025

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

2024

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

2023

Sex Games ... (Writer)
Call Me Alma ... (Writer)
They Are Mine ... (Writer)

2022

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

2021

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

2020

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

2016

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

2015

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

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)
Sa'yo Lamang ... (Story)
Miss You Like Crazy ... (Creative Consultant)
Mamarazzi ... (Story)

2009

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

2006

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

2005

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

2004

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

2000

The Child ... (Screenplay)
Once, I Loved You ... (Story)
Deathrow ... (Screenplay)
The Film Biker ... (Screenplay)

1999

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

1998

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

1997

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

1996

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

1995

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

1994

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

1993

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

1992

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

1991

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

1990

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

1989

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

1988

Birds of Prey ... (Screenplay)
Sandakot Na Bala ... (Screenplay)
Babaing Hampaslupa ... (Writer)

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

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

1981

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

1980

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

1979

Jaguar ... (Screenplay)