Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), professionally known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Ignacio also directs indie films including 2014 film Asintado which earned nominations in the International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema and Gold Remi in the family/children's category on the 48th WorldFest Houston (Texas) International Film Festival, and Child Haus which won Best Child Film at the Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh.
Ignacio is also a painter and displays exhibits of his works.
He is best known for directing GMA Network's defunct variety shows like SOP and Party Pilipinas, where he later resigned weeks after the latter's premiere. Ignacio is currently serving as the director of GMA programs such as TiktoClock, and The Clash.
Filmography
Music video director Sharon Cuneta - Starlight Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow (feat. Mark Bautista) Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo Jaya - Honesty Ogie Alcasid - Kung Mawawala ka Janno Gibbs & Jaya - Ikaw Lamang Janno Gibbs & Regine Velasquez - Evergreen Janno Gibbs & Pops Fernandez - I Say A Little Prayer Janno Gibbs & Pilita Corrales - Kapantay Ay Langit Nyoy Volante & Mannos - Nasaan Jolina Magdangal - Bahala Na La Diva - Kasiping Ka Jed Madela - Only Selfless Love (fea. Karylle) Ogie Alcasid - Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Ogie Alcasid - Tanging Pag-Ibig Jonalyn "Jona" Viray - Close To Where You Are Lani Misalucha - Tila Jolina Magdangal - Let Me Be The One Rene Martinez - The Power to Unite (Read the Bible) Martin Nievera - Goodbye (feat. Pops Fernandez) Martin Nievera - Hanggang Kailan Martin Nievera - Only Selfless Love II Martin Nievera - Never Say Goodbye Ariel Rivera - Tell Me (feat. Regine Velasquez) Regine Velasquez - Hold Me In Your Arms Regine Velasquez - On the Wings of Love Regine Velasquez - For The Love Of You Regine Velasquez - One Love Regine Velasquez - Lost Without Your Love Regine Velasquez - In Your Eyes Regine Velasquez - Shine Regine Velasquez - My Miracle Regine Velasquez - Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka Regine Velasquez - Don't Go Regine Velasquez - To Reach You Regine Velasquez - Sa Aking Pag-Iisa Gary Valenciano - Everybody Get Down David Pomeranz - On This Day Pops Fernandez - You Take My Breath Away Regine Velasquez - Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw Voyz Avenue (now TAKEOFF) - Ulap Various Artists - Only Selfless Love Various Artists - Kapuso Anumang Kulay Ng Buhay (GMA Network's 2007 Station ID; co-directed by Paul Ticzon) Various Artists - Isang Kinabukasan Aryana & Buko Pie - Ako Ang Nauna (Bumati Ng Merry Christmas) Julie Anne San Jose - Right Where You Belong Gabby Eigenmann - Mahal Mo Rin Ako Alden Richards - Wish I May Rita Daniela - Hahanap Hanapin Ka Jessica Villarubin - Beautiful Rita Daniela - Umulan Man O Umaraw Jeric Gonzales - Hihintayin Kita (co-directed by Nathan Jacob Jesuitas)
TV Director
Shows YearTitleNetworkNotes2022–presentTiktoClockGMA NetworkAlso the composer of its theme song performed by the program hosts Kim Atienza, Pokwang, and Rabiya Mateo with The Clash alumni Garrett Bolden (1st season finalist) and Jennie Gabriel (3rd season runner up).2020–21CenterstageThe show was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed on 2021 with a virtual set.2020; 2021; 2022All-Out SundaysShopee specials director (2020–22; uncredited) / Temporary show director (September 5–26, 2021)2018–20; 2021–24Sarap, 'Di Ba?Studio director. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Zoren Legaspi temporarily replaced him where the cast shoots in work-from-home format. Ignacio returns directing the show when the cast returned on studio.2018–presentThe Clash6 seasons2017All-Star Videoke Full House Tonight2016Yan Ang Morning!2015–19Sunday PinaSayaCo-directed by Noel Cabacungan2014Marian1st season only. He later left the show to direct for Miss World Philippines 2014 and replaced by Mark Reyes2014–15Basta Every Day Happy 2013Para sa 'Yo ang Laban Na Ito2012Nay-1-12011–12Manny Many Prizes2011Star Box2010Love ni Mister, Love ni MisisParty Pilipinas The original director when it premiered on March 28 until he resigned on April 25, 2010. Before Rico Gutierrez and Mark Reyes were hired became the official replacements, The show's headwriter Rommel Gacho temporarily directed the show after Ignacio's resignation.2009–15Tropang Potchi?Power to Unite2009Are You The Next Big Star?2008SongbirdPinoy Idol2007–09Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition2004–2011Mel and Joey2001–10SiS1997–2010SOP1996–97GMA Supershow1995–2015Startalk
Drama
YearTitleNetworkNotes2013With A SmileGMA Network2008Ako si Kim SamsoonCo-director, mainly directed by Dominic Zapata and co-directed by Khryss Adalia2007Boys Nxt DoorMainly directed by Jun LanaMy Only Love2006I Luv NY2001–02Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinCo-directed by Khryss Adalia and Soxie Topacio2000Munting AnghelUmulan Man o Umaraw
TV Specials
YearTitleNetworkNotes2022NCAA Season 98: Achieve Greatness Every Day: Opening CeremonyGMA NetworkNCAA Season 97: Stronger Together. Buo Ang Puso: Opening Ceremony2021Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Specialfeaturing The ClashNCAA Season 96: Rise Up Stronger: Opening CeremonyLazada Super Party2020The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para Sa Lahat2018The Clash of 2018: Ang Concert Para Sa Lahat2014Miss World Philippines 20142013One More Try: My Husband's Lover The ConcertMy Husband's Lover concert special50 Years With The Master ShowmanGerman Moreno's 50th anniversary tribute special2012Charice: One for the Heart2011Miss World Philippines 2011Charice: Home for Valentine's2010GMA at 60: The Heart Of TelevisionGMA Network's 60th anniversary special2009Dantes PeakDingdong Dantes' 29th birthday special
Movie Director YearTitleSource2024Slay Zone2023LitratoAbeNidaPapa MascotAn Affair to Forget2022The InfluencerBroken Blooms2021Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw2018School ServiceNgiti Ni NazarenoAlmost A Love Story2016AreaLaut2015Child Haus2014Asintado2005Lovestruck2004Annie B.2003Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
Television Starstruck (2004–2007) - Judge/Council (seasons 2–4) Eat Bulaga! (2023) - Judge for EB Fam Dancing Duo Double Double
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