Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan

Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Biography

Ma-an L. Asuncion Dagñalan is an award-winning filmmaker recognized for her acclaimed feature Blue Room, which won Best Foreign Film at the 2023 LA Femme International Film Festival. She took home Best Director honors at both the 2022 Cinemalaya Film Festival and the 2023 FAMAS Awards. Trained under National Artist for Film Ricky Lee, Dagñalan currently serves as the Board Secretary of the Directors Guild of the Philippines (DGPI) and is a core member of the Filipino Screenwriters Guild (FSG).

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Representative Works

Bar Boys: After School
Bar Boys: After School
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2 Valid IDs
5.0
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Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
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Appliances
Appliances
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Image Nation
Image Nation
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Dan, En Pointe
Dan, En Pointe
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Paglaya sa Tanikala
Paglaya sa Tanikala
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A Cup of Flavor
A Cup of Flavor
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Regal Studio Presents: Pawfect Match
Regal Studio Presents: Pawfect Match
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The Blood Trail
The Blood Trail
5.0
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Layang Bilanggo
Layang Bilanggo
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Pandanggo
Pandanggo
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Bar Boys: After School
2025Nominee

Best Performance

Bar Boys: After School

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2026Nominee

Best Director

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Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus
2025Nominee

Best Performance

Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus

Career Highlights

Appliances
2026Highlight

Best Picture

Appliances

Image Nation
2006Highlight

Best Picture

Image Nation