
Antoinette Jadaone
Biography
Antoinette "Tonet" Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipino writer, producer, and director known for blending mainstream romantic comedy with profound indie sensibilities. A University of the Philippines Diliman graduate, she gained fame for her work on That Thing Called Tadhana (2014) and for directing acclaimed films like Fan Girl (2020) and Sunshine (2024). She is a nine-time FAMAS nominee and four-time Gawad Urian nominee, both for her writing and directing.
In 2017, she co-founded Manila-based film production company Project 8 Projects with filmmaker Dan Villegas. Aside from directing and producing films, she is the co-host of the pop culture podcast Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast alongside fellow director JP Habac.
Known For

TV
Rainbow Rumble
Self - Contestant
2024

Film
Dreamboi
Sinta
2025

TV
Drag Den
Self - Guest Drag Enforcer
2022

Film
The Achy Breaky Hearts
Narrator
2016

Film
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay
Direk / Documentarist
2012

Film
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)
Herself
2019
Filmography
2025FilmDreamboias Sinta2024TVRainbow Rumbleas Self - Contestant2022TVDrag Denas Self - Guest Drag Enforcer2019FilmAng Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)as Herself2016FilmThe Achy Breaky Heartsas Narrator2012FilmSix Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapayas Direk / Documentarist