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Elmer Despa

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Elmer Despa is known for Galema: Anak ni Zuma (2013), Cinco (2010) and Suspek (1999).
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    Known for

    Galema: Anak ni Zuma (2013)
    Galema: Anak ni Zuma
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    Jodi Sta. Maria, Rayver Cruz, Maja Salvador, Mariel Rodriguez, Pokwang, Sam Concepcion, Zanjoe Marudo, AJ Perez, Barbie Sabino, and Robi Domingo in Cinco (2010)
    Cinco
    5.8
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2010
    Suspek (1999)
    Suspek
    7.9
    • Camera and Electrical Department(All Scope Cinema Unit 3)
    • 1999
    She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel (2008)
    She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Camera and Electrical Department

    Credits

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    Cinematographer

    • Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Max Collins, and Beauty Gonzalez in Walang matigas na pulis sa matinik na misis (2023)
      Walang matigas na pulis sa matinik na misis
      3.9
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2023–2024
    • Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo in Wow mali: Doble tama (2023)
      Wow mali: Doble tama
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa)
      • 2023
    • Barbie Forteza and David Licauco in Maging Sino Ka Man (2023)
      Maging Sino Ka Man
      6.3
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2023
    • Alex Gonzaga in Everybody Loves Baby Wendy (2018)
      Everybody Loves Baby Wendy
      4.8
      • director of photography
      • 2018
    • AJ Muhlach and Phoebe Walker in Double Barrel (2017)
      Double Barrel
      7.1
      • director of photography
      • 2017
    • Xian Lim in Corpus Delicti (2017)
      Corpus Delicti
      • director of photography
      • 2017
    • Karla Estrada, Coco Martin, Badjie Mortiz, Vice Ganda, Lassy, Ryan Bang, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, MC Calaquian, Marco Masa, and Alonzo Muhlach in Beauty and the Bestie (2015)
      Beauty and the Bestie
      4.7
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2015
    • Candy Pangilinan, Wendell Ramos, Benjie Paras, Pokwang, Joey Paras, Yassi Pressman, Atak, Abby Bautista, Andre Paras, and Alonzo Muhlach in Wang Fam (2015)
      Wang Fam
      7.5
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2015
    • Galema: Anak ni Zuma (2013)
      Galema: Anak ni Zuma
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2013–2014
    • Alex Gonzaga, Vice Ganda, Tom Rodriguez, James Bimby Aquino, and Richard Yap in The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014)
      The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
      4.2
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2014
    • Marvin Agustin, John Lapus, Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, and Matteo Guidicelli in Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014)
      Moron 5.2: The Transformation
      5.2
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2014
    • Tirso Cruz III, Nikki Valdez, Malou De Guzman, Madeleine Humphries, Miguel Aguila, Rubi Rubi, Joey Paras, Lassy, Jeff Luna, Manuel Chua, Tom Rodriguez, Atak, and JM Ibañez in Bekikang: Ang nanay kong beki (2013)
      Bekikang: Ang nanay kong beki
      8.4
      • director of photography
      • 2013
    • Candy Pangilinan, Maricel Soriano, Luz Valdez, Divina Valencia, Billy Crawford, Eugene Domingo, Mel Martinez, Joey Paras, Andi Eigenmann, Jeff Luna, Paul Jake Castillo, Atak, Karen Leslie Dematera, and Charles Yulo in Momzillas (2013)
      Momzillas
      6.8
      • director of photography
      • 2013
    • Wansapanataym (2010)
      Wansapanataym
      7.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2013
    • Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013)
      Bromance: My Brother's Romance
      5.6
      • director of photography (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2013

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Mano po Legacy: The Family Fortune (2022)
      Mano po Legacy: The Family Fortune
      7.2
      TV Series
      • additional cinematography
      • 2022
    • Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi in Stories from the Heart (2021)
      Stories from the Heart
      8.7
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2021
    • Wansapanataym (2010)
      Wansapanataym
      7.5
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2016–2017
    • Ipaglaban mo (2014)
      Ipaglaban mo
      6.6
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2016
    • Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo, Rhed Bustamante, Jonicka Cyleen Movido, and Juvy Lyn Bison in Maria, Leonora, Teresa (2014)
      Maria, Leonora, Teresa
      5.1
      • second camera (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2014
    • Maricel Soriano, Joey Marquez, Ruffa Gutierrez, JC De Vera, Kiray Celis, Vice Ganda, Ejay Falcon, Xyriel Manabat, JM Ibañez, and Rhed Bustamante in Female, Male, Gay, Lesbian (2013)
      Female, Male, Gay, Lesbian
      5.4
      • second camera
      • 2013
    • John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo in It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013)
      It Takes a Man and a Woman
      6.8
      • second director of photography
      • 2013
    • Enchong Dee, Kean Cipriano, Enrique Gil, and Xian Lim in The Reunion (2012)
      The Reunion
      6.5
      • second director of photography
      • 2012
    • Wako Wako
      8.5
      TV Series
      • lighting director (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2012
    • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
      Maalaala Mo Kaya
      8.2
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2011
    • Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited: Audition Stories
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2011
    • Joem Bascon, Martin Del Rosario, Bianca Manalo, Jason Francisco, Melai Cantiveros, and Bekimon in The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles (2011)
      The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles
      5.4
      • additional photography
      • 2011
    • Mula sa puso (2011)
      Mula sa puso
      4.2
      TV Series
      • lighting director
      • 2011
    • Sarah Geronimo, Gerald Anderson, and Matteo Guidicelli in Catch Me... I'm in Love (2011)
      Catch Me... I'm in Love
      5.9
      • second camera operator
      • 2011
    • Star Confessions (2010)
      Star Confessions
      TV Series
      • lighting director (as Elmer Haresco Despa)
      • 2011

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    • Alternative names
      • Elmer 'Daddy Yo' Despa

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