Ricky Lee

Ricky Lee

Writing

March 19, 1948Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines

Ricardo "Ricky" Arreola Lee (b. March 19, 1948) is a profilic Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Starting in 1973, he has written more than 180 film screenplays and collaborated with many of the Philippines' most notable filmmakers, including Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ishmael Bernal. Many of his films he written have been screened in international film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, and Berlin, among others. In 2022, Lee was conferred as National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts.

Known for

Silip sa Apoy

Silip sa Apoy

2022

Daughters of Eve

Daughters of Eve

1985

Miracle

Miracle

1982

Macho Dancer

Macho Dancer

1989

Luv Text

Luv Text

2001

Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

1982

They Are Mine

They Are Mine

2023

Nerisa

Nerisa

2021

Manila by Night

Manila by Night

1980

Sex Games

Sex Games

2023

Writing178

Amir

Amir

2026

Writer

A Special Memory

A Special Memory

2026

Writer, Screenplay

Green Bones

Green Bones

2024

Screenplay

A Miracle

A Miracle

2024

Screenplay

Celestina: Burlesk Dancer

Celestina: Burlesk Dancer

2024

Writer

One Night

One Night

2024

Story, Screenplay

They Are Mine

They Are Mine

2023

Writer

Call Me Alma

Call Me Alma

2023

Writer

Sex Games

Sex Games

2023

Writer

May-December-January

May-December-January

2022

Writer

A Tale of Filipino Violence

A Tale of Filipino Violence

2022

Screenplay, Story

Silip sa Apoy

Silip sa Apoy

2022

Writer

My Husband, My Lover

My Husband, My Lover

2021

Screenplay

Bekis on the Run

Bekis on the Run

2021

Writer

Nerisa

Nerisa

2021

Screenplay, Story

Rendezvous

Rendezvous

2020

Writer

Once Before

Once Before

2020

Writer

Culion

Culion

2019

Writer

Kaputol

Kaputol

2019

Writer

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

2019

Script Consultant

Bes and the Beshies

Bes and the Beshies

2017

Screenplay

Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

2016

Screenplay

Iadya Mo Kami

Iadya Mo Kami

2016

Screenplay

Sekyu

Sekyu

2016

Screenplay

Buy Now, Die Later

Buy Now, Die Later

2015

Creative Producer

The Love Affair

The Love Affair

2015

Script Consultant

The Trial

The Trial

2014

Writer

Hustisya

2014

Screenplay

Lihis

Lihis

2013

Screenplay

Lauriana

Lauriana

2013

Screenplay, Story

Burgos

Burgos

2013

Screenplay

Inheritance

Inheritance

2012

Writer

Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion

Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion

2012

Screenplay

Palitan

Palitan

2012

Script Consultant

Sa'yo Lamang

Sa'yo Lamang

2010

Story

Mamarazzi

Mamarazzi

2010

Story, Screenplay

In My Life

In My Life

2009

Script Consultant

Bente

Bente

2009

Writer

Kamoteng Kahoy

Kamoteng Kahoy

2009

Writer

Fuschia

2009

Story, Screenplay

Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back

2006

Screenplay

Twilight Dancers

Twilight Dancers

2006

Screenplay

Dubai

Dubai

2005

Story, Screenplay

Wherever You Are

Wherever You Are

2005

Screenplay

Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita

Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita

2004

Screenplay, Story

So... Happy Together

So... Happy Together

2004

Screenplay, Story

Liberated 2

Liberated 2

2004

Writer

Sabel

Sabel

2004

Screenplay, Story

I Will Survive

I Will Survive

2004

Screenplay

Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan

Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan

2004

Script Consultant

If Only Love Has Chosen Me

If Only Love Has Chosen Me

2003

Script Consultant

Then and Now

Then and Now

2003

Story

The '70s

The '70s

2002

Script Consultant

If You Are But a Dream

If You Are But a Dream

2002

Screenplay

May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?

May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?

2002

Writer

Tatarin

Tatarin

2001

Screenplay

New Moon

New Moon

2001

Writer

Huwag Kang Kikibo...

Huwag Kang Kikibo...

2001

Screenplay

Mila

Mila

2001

Screenplay

Luv Text

Luv Text

2001

Writer

Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To!

Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To!

2001

Story

Hostage

Hostage

2001

Story

Deathrow

Deathrow

2000

Screenplay, Story

The Film Biker

The Film Biker

2000

Screenplay

The Child

The Child

2000

Screenplay

Once, I Loved You

Once, I Loved You

2000

Story

Bulaklak ng Maynila

Bulaklak ng Maynila

1999

Screenplay

Reef Hunters

Reef Hunters

1999

Screenplay

Hey Babe!

Hey Babe!

1999

Story, Screenplay

Malikot na Mundo

Malikot na Mundo

1999

Screenplay

'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede

'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede

1999

Story, Screenplay

Burlesk King

Burlesk King

1999

Screenplay

Intensity

Intensity

1999

Screenplay

José Rizal

José Rizal

1998

Screenplay

Good Midnight

Good Midnight

1998

Story

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay

1998

Story Consultant

Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang?

Labs Kita...Okey Ka Lang?

1998

Screenplay

Curacha: The Restless Woman

Curacha: The Restless Woman

1998

Story, Screenplay

Pusong Mamon

Pusong Mamon

1998

Screenplay

Mapusok

Mapusok

1998

Screenplay

Sanggano

Sanggano

1997

Writer

Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

1997

Screenplay

Wala Ka Nang Puwang Sa Mundo

Wala Ka Nang Puwang Sa Mundo

1997

Screenplay

Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?

Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?

1997

Story

Calvento Files: The Movie

Calvento Files: The Movie

1997

Screenplay

Lahar: Paraisong Abo

Lahar: Paraisong Abo

1997

Writer

NBI: The Mariano Mison Story

NBI: The Mariano Mison Story

1997

Screenplay

Goodbye America

Goodbye America

1997

Story

The Stepmother

The Stepmother

1996

Screenplay

Utol

Utol

1996

Screenplay

In My Own Hands

In My Own Hands

1996

Screenplay

Madonna and Child

Madonna and Child

1996

Screenplay

Nights of Serafina

Nights of Serafina

1996

Writer

Muling Umawit ang Puso

Muling Umawit ang Puso

1995

Writer

Mangarap Ka

Mangarap Ka

1995

Screenplay

Asero

Asero

1995

Screenplay

Kill Barbara With Panic

Kill Barbara With Panic

1995

Screenplay

The Flor Contemplacion Story

The Flor Contemplacion Story

1995

Screenplay

Saan Ako Nagkamali

Saan Ako Nagkamali

1995

Screenplay

Redeem Her Honor

Redeem Her Honor

1995

Screenplay

A Separated Woman

A Separated Woman

1994

Screenplay

Forever

Forever

1994

Screenplay

Midnight Dancers

Midnight Dancers

1994

Screenplay, Story

Loretta

Loretta

1994

Story

Yesterday's Promise

Yesterday's Promise

1994

Screenplay

I Will Only Love You Once

I Will Only Love You Once

1994

Screenplay

The Elsa Castillo Story: The Truth

The Elsa Castillo Story: The Truth

1994

Writer

Inay

Inay

1993

Story, Screenplay

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa

1993

Screenplay

Because I Love You

Because I Love You

1993

Screenplay

Memories of Old Manila

Memories of Old Manila

1993

Screenplay

Isang Linggong Pag-ibig

Isang Linggong Pag-ibig

1993

Screenplay

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo

1993

Screenplay, Story

Kung Kailangan Mo Ako

Kung Kailangan Mo Ako

1993

Screenplay

Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba

Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba

1993

Writer

Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal

Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal

1993

Screenplay

Apoy sa Puso

Apoy sa Puso

1992

Screenplay

Stella Magtanggol

Stella Magtanggol

1992

Screenplay, Story

My Heart Is Here

My Heart Is Here

1992

Writer

Kamay ni Cain

Kamay ni Cain

1992

Screenplay

Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!

Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!

1992

Screenplay

How Are The Kids?

How Are The Kids?

1992

Writer

Lucia

1992

Screenplay

The Real Life of Pacita M.

The Real Life of Pacita M.

1991

Screenplay, Story

Lazy Juan and Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie

Lazy Juan and Mr. Shooli in Mongolian Barbecue: The Movie

1991

Screenplay

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko

1991

Screenplay

Anak ng Dagat

Anak ng Dagat

1991

Screenplay

Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

1991

Writer

Pakasalan Mo Ako

Pakasalan Mo Ako

1991

Screenplay, Story

Ubos na ang Luha ko

Ubos na ang Luha ko

1991

Screenplay

Secrets of Pura

Secrets of Pura

1991

Screenplay

Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo

Hinukay Ko Na Ang Libingan Mo

1991

Screenplay

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya

1991

Writer

Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live

Isabel Aquino: I Want to Live

1991

Screenplay

Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?

Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?

1990

Screenplay, Story

Dino Dinero

Dino Dinero

1990

Screenplay

All Be Damned

All Be Damned

1990

Writer

Beautiful Girl

Beautiful Girl

1990

Writer

Mundo Man ay Magunaw

Mundo Man ay Magunaw

1990

Screenplay

Dirty Affair

Dirty Affair

1990

Screenplay

Nagsimula sa Puso

Nagsimula sa Puso

1990

Writer

Dyesebel

Dyesebel

1990

Screenplay

Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

1990

Screenplay

Hot Summer

Hot Summer

1990

Story, Screenplay

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

1989

Screenplay, Story

Sa Kuko ng Agila

Sa Kuko ng Agila

1989

Screenplay

Macho Dancer

Macho Dancer

1989

Screenplay

Sandakot Na Bala

Sandakot Na Bala

1988

Screenplay

Birds of Prey

1988

Screenplay

Babaing Hampaslupa

Babaing Hampaslupa

1988

Writer

Olongapo: The Great American Dream

Olongapo: The Great American Dream

1987

Writer

The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez

The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez

1987

Writer

Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita

Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita

1986

Screenplay, Story

Flesh Avenue

1986

Writer

Bomba Arienda

1985

Writer

Private Show

Private Show

1985

Screenplay

White Slavery

White Slavery

1985

Screenplay

Daughters of Eve

Daughters of Eve

1985

Writer

Bukas... May Pangarap

Bukas... May Pangarap

1984

Screenplay

Baby Tsina

Baby Tsina

1984

Screenplay

Sinner or Saint

Sinner or Saint

1984

Screenplay, Story

Of the Flesh

Of the Flesh

1983

Screenplay

Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw

Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw

1983

Screenplay

Moral

Moral

1982

Story, Screenplay

Haplos

Haplos

1982

Screenplay, Story

Miracle

Miracle

1982

Writer

Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

1982

Story, Screenplay

An Affair

An Affair

1982

Story

Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

1982

Screenplay, Story

PX

1982

Screenplay, Screenstory

Salome

Salome

1981

Screenplay

Playgirl

Playgirl

1981

Story, Screenplay

Brutal

Brutal

1980

Writer

Manila by Night

Manila by Night

1980

Writer

Miss X

1980

Story, Screenplay

Jaguar

Jaguar

1979

Screenplay

The Diary of Mrs. Winters

The Diary of Mrs. Winters

Screenplay

Bernal

Writer

Crew7

What You Did

What You Did

2024

Creative Consultant

The Revolution Knows No Gender

The Revolution Knows No Gender

2021

Creative Consultant

Ode to Nothing

Ode to Nothing

2018

Thanks

Baybayin

Baybayin

2012

Script

Miss You Like Crazy

Miss You Like Crazy

2010

Creative Consultant

Hangga't May Hininga

Hangga't May Hininga

1996

Script

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya

1991

Creative Consultant

Acting4

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)

2019

Himself

Himala Ngayon

Himala Ngayon

2012

Self

The Son of Brocka

The Son of Brocka

2005

Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema

Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema

1986

Creator3

Trip to Quiapo

Trip to Quiapo

2020

Creator

Magkaribal

Magkaribal

2010

Creator

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak

2010

Creator

Production3

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

2025

Development Manager

A Miracle

A Miracle

2024

Executive Producer

In da Red Corner

In da Red Corner

2006

Producer

Sound1

The Real Life of Pacita M.

The Real Life of Pacita M.

1991

Music