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Jhett Tolentino

Filipino entertainment producer

Jhett Tolentino

Birth nameJhett Dizon Tolentino
Born (1976-12-28) December 28, 1976 (age 48)
OriginIloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines
Occupation(s)Film and theatre producer, director
Years active2011–present

Musical artist

Jhett Tolentino (born December 28, 1976) is a Filipino film and theatre producer.

He is known for being the second Philippine-born awardee of the Tony Award, behind Lea Salonga. Having won three Tony Awards for his producing work between 2013 and 2015 and received his first Grammy Award in February 2017, he holds the record for the most wins of any naturalized Filipinos.[1][2][3][4]

In 2018, Tolentino was honored the Pamana ng Pilipino Award by the President of the Philippines for his non-profit work.[5]

Early life

According to his self-produced biographical documentary Life Is What You Make It, Tolentino is the young It's Time for (Even More) Asian Representation in Film, Jhett ...

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