Joey Paras

Joseph Estrada Paras (February 7, 1978 – October 29, 2023), also known as Joey Paras, was a Filipino actor, filmmaker, singer, screenwriter, playwright, and television host. Paras was a multi-awarded stage and film actor; as well as a television actor and host. Being part of the theater guild Tanghalang Pilipino, he appeared in a Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah musical. In the entertainment industry, he became known in Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entries, indie films Last Supper No. 3 (2009) and Babagwa (The Spider's Lair; 2013). His supporting roles in the latter, as well as in Dance of the Steelbars, led to recognitions from some award giving bodies. He played the lead role in his launching film, Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki, in 2013. Paras was also a playwright and theater director; as well as a screenwriter and film director, whose works were mostly featured in local and international film festivals, notably the internationally-awarded Ang Kaibigan ni Imaginary F and short film Igib in 2020, where he won his first best director award at the annual FilMay International Short Film Festival in North Mac... ()