Jerrold Tarog Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Career, Facebook

Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog, professionally known as Jerrold Tarog, is a Filipino film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and composer whose visionary storytelling has reshaped Philippine cinema through historical epics and introspective dramas.

Best known for helming the box-office triumph Heneral Luna (2015), the psychological thriller Bliss (2017), and the poignant Goyo: The Boy General (2018), he crafts narratives that blend meticulous historical insight with emotional resonance, earning him multiple Gawad Urian Awards and international acclaim.

With a foundation in music composition, Tarog’s multifaceted approach infuses his films with evocative scores and innovative structures, positioning him as a pivotal force in elevating Filipino stories to global stages.

Profile

• Full Name: Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog
• Stage Name: Jerrold Tarog
• Born: 30 May, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Editor, and Composer
• Height: 1.70m
• Parents: Jose Tarog and Aurora Tarog
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog was born on May 30, 1977, in Manila, Philippines, to Jose Tarog, who worked as an Overseas Filipino Worker from Bicol, and Aurora Tarog.

He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

At age six, he picked up drumming, followed by piano lessons at seven, igniting a lifelong passion for music that would later intersect with film.

Tarog attended Mary Help of Christians School for elementary and graduated from the University of the Philippines Rural High School in Los Baños, Laguna.

He briefly studied agribusiness management at the University of the Philippines Los Baños before transferring to the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he earned a degree in music composition as a scholar.

He is of Filipino ethnicity, and was identified as nonreligious.

Career

Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog immersed himself in music early, composing scores for independent directors like Dante Mendoza on films such as Masahista (2005), which netted him a Young Critics Circle award for Best Achievement in Aural Orchestration.

His directorial debut came with the short Carpool (2006), paving the way for his first feature, the indie horror Confessional (2007), co-directed with Ruel Antipuesto and earning Best Director and Best Screenplay honors at the Cinema One Originals Festival.

This success led to contributions on Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 (2010), including the segment “Punerarya,” marking his entry into mainstream cinema.

Tarog’s early recognition stemmed from blending his compositional skills with taut narratives, drawing influences from masters like Akira Kurosawa and Martin Scorsese discovered during UP Film Center classes.

Tarog’s evolution accelerated with Mangatyanan (2009), a mockumentary on indigenous rituals that showcased his experimental edge, followed by the romantic drama Sana Dati (2013), which won him Best Director at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for its poignant exploration of alternate realities.

The pinnacle arrived with Heneral Luna (2015), a historical epic he co-wrote, directed, edited, and scored, chronicling General Antonio Luna’s turbulent legacy during the Philippine-American War; it grossed over ₱256 million domestically, securing multiple Gawad Urian nods and cementing his reputation for rigorous historical fidelity and sweeping visuals.

Subsequent ventures like Bliss (2017), a haunting thriller on faith and abuse, and Goyo: The Boy General (2018), delving into Gregorio del Pilar’s heroism, expanded his command of genres, from intimate horrors to grand biopics, while collaborations with TBA Studios birthed the Bayaniverse trilogy.

Jerrold Tarog channels his multidisciplinary prowess into Senior Year (2023), a youth drama reflecting on ambition and regret, and Seized (2024), a tense abduction tale that underscores his grip on suspense.

His work on the superhero epic Darna (2022), reimagining the iconic Pinay hero with bold feminist strokes, bridges commercial spectacle and cultural depth.

As the architect of the Bayaniverse, Tarog concludes the trilogy with Quezon (2025), a biopic on President Manuel L. Quezon’s political chessboard and refugee advocacy, starring Jericho Rosales and infused with satirical edges.

Through mentoring emerging talents and championing indie voices, he forges a legacy of films that provoke reflection on Filipino identity, resilience, and forgotten histories.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: Unknown
• Facebook Handle: Jerrold Tarog
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Jerrold Tarog is currently single and has expressed that he is much happier staying single.

There is no public information about him having a spouse or children.

He is known to focus on his career and personal interests rather than relationships.

Filmography

• Confessional (2007)
• Mangatyanan (2009)
• Sana Dati (2013)
• Heneral Luna (2015)
• Bliss (2017)
• Goyo: The Boy General (2018)
• Darna (2022)
• Senior Year (2023)
• Seized (2024)
• Quezon (2025)

Net Worth

Jerrold Tarog has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

His prosperity flows from directing high-grossing historical blockbusters like Heneral Luna, scoring credits on acclaimed indies, and production roles in the Bayaniverse series, complemented by festival awards and selective commercial endorsements.