Wenn Deramas’ demise has caught Philippine showbiz industry in shock. No one has ever imagined the director will die in such a young age. After the success of his latest film “Beauty and the Bestie” which became the Philippines’ top grossing film of all time, Deramas is supposed to launch a new project, his biography “Direk 2 da Poynt”. But before he gets to launch his book, Deramas has been called by his creator.
Wenn V. Deramas or Direk Wenn in showbiz started his carreer in TV, directing several Kapamilya Teleseryes. He was the director responsible in making Claudine the star she is now via the teleserye “Mula Sa Puso”. “Mula Sa Puso” has became one of the most watched teleseryes in the history, making Selina (Princess Punzalan’s character) and Magda (Jacklyn Jose’s character) both household names.
While Deramas did great in creating top rating teleseryes, he found his rightful place in doing comedy films. His Tanging Ina series was so successful it made Ai-ai delas Alas the country’s box-office comedy queen. It was Direk Wenn Deramas who also paved the way to the stardom of Asia’s Phoenomenal Star Vice Ganda. Their remake of Roderick Paulate’s “Petrang Kabayo” which earned PHP 115 million pesos has become Vice Ganda’s ticket to fame.
His movies may be criticized for its shallowness and lack of depth and substance, but Demaras’ slapstick comedy attack on his films wasn’t short of making people laugh and entertain. And with that, Deramas has proven he has the talent and the craft in making films that will make people happy and laugh.
And to summarize the many notable works that he did, here’s the list of the most successful works done by Direk Wenn V. Deramas in both film and television.
1. Petrang Kabayo (2010)
Earning PHP 115 million, the films gave Vice Ganda his place in showbiz. Who would ever thought that Vice Ganda can muster hundred million pesos in box office? But Deramas’ belief in the comedian’s talent have pave the way for their back to back blockbuster films since then.
2. Marina (2004)
Marina started the fantaserye genre in television. With it’s success, GMA started to create their own telepantasya and even did a parody of Marina through Ruffa Mae Quinto’s Marinara. Because of Marina, Dyesebel has become just another pinoy mermaid story.
3. Dyosa (2008-2009)
Dyosa’s success made Anne Curtis a household name. While she had a prior teleserye also with Direk Wenn in Kampaneran Kuba, it was Dyosa that made Anne the “Dyosa of Philippine Showbiz”. Sky rocketing to the top of rating board during it’s run, Dyosa is one of the most watched fantaseryes in the country during its run.
4. Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1999–2001)
The s What made this teleserye successful aside from its good ratings is the fact that this is the first Kapamilya teleserye which used multiple camera trick to shoot 3 Claudine Barretto in one scene, a step forward in Philippine Teleserye production.
5. Ang Tanging Ina (2003)
The Tanging Ina series that made Ai-ai the country’s box-office comedy queen. This is Wenn Deramas first successful comedy film earning PHP 178 million. And that paved the way to the many blockbuster comedy films that he directed.
6. The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014) – PHP 456 million
Starring Vice Ganda, the films holds the country’s top grossing film of all time before it was dislodge by another Vice Ganda movie, Beauty and the Bestie.
7. Mula sa Puso (1997–1999)
If Mara Clara was instrumental in daytime drama, Mula Sa Puso opened the door for primetime teleseryes. With its success, the Claudine Barretto and Rico Yan loveteam became one of the most successful love pairs in showbiz. Mula Sa Puso also gave Ms. Princess Punzalan her biggest break in acting via the iconic character, Selina. Being the most watched teleserye, Princess Punzalan in one of her interviews shared how parents used her to tame their rowdy kids.
8. Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na ‘To!)
Aside from it’s box-office success earning PHP 210 million, this last installment of the Tanging Ina films series also reaps awards and accolades. It has won 9 awards at the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival and 6 awards from the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies including Best Picture, Best Actress for Ai-ai delas Alas, and Best Director for Wenn V. Deramas.
9. Beauty and the Bestie (2015)
This is probably the most successful yet most controversial work of Wenn Deramas. From ticket swapping to buying awards, the film became target of harsh scrutiny and several allegations from the AlDub fans. Ai-ai delas Alas who once benefited from the box office success of past Deramas films also joined the prey in ditching BATB’s success.
But in the end the film emerged successful and is currently the Philippines’ top grossing film of all time.
