Antoinette Jadaone

Antoinette Hilario Jadaone (;born April 3, 1984), sometimes credited as Tonet Jadaone, is a Filipino filmmaker and podcast host. She is best known for directing That Thing Called Tadhana, Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), Never Not Love You (2018), Alone/Together (2019), Fan Girl (2020), and Sunshine (2024). Jadaone was also a resident director for ABS-CBN Entertainment and Star Cinema.

Aside from directing and producing films, she is the co-host of the podcast Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast alongside fellow director JP Habac.

Directing style Jadaone is known for her focus on contemporary romance and socially aware storytelling. Her films have consistently centered women who are portrayed as complex, relatable, and multidimensional characters.

Her influences include filmmakers Ishmael Bernal and Joyce Bernal, whom she admired for their ability to infuse social relevance within romantic-comedy themes

Filmography Film Year Title Director Writer Producer Continuity supervisor Notes 2004 Plano Student short filmAlso cinematographer, editor, sound recordist 2006 Saling Pusa Student short filmAlso production designer, additional editing 2008 Tumbang Preso Short film For the First Time 2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Ito ang Gabing Babalikan KitaPagkatapos ng Tatlong TaonNang Hindi Na Maiiyak at Masasaktan Short film 2011 Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Segunda Mano 2013 Ekstra Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? 2014 Da Possessed Also 2nd assistant director Beauty in a Bottle Ang Nanay Kong Noisy Short film That Thing Called Tadhana Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig English Only, Please 2015 You're My Boss The Breakup Playlist All You Need Is Pag-ibig #WalangForever Also additional script 2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts 2017 Love You to the Stars and Back Changing Partners 2018 Never Not Love You Hintayan ng Langit 2019 Alone/Together 2020 Fan Girl 2021 Mang Jose 2023 Iti Mapukpukaw 2024 Kono Basho Sunshine Diamonds in the Sand Uninvited 2025 Ex Ex Lovers Also executive producer TBA Boldstar In development since 2016 TBA Amateur

Television Year Title Role Notes 2015 On the Wings of Love Director 2016 Till I Met YouDirector 2018 Since I Found You Director 2021 The Kangks Show Director 2023 Simula sa Gitna Director 2025 Afam Wives Club Producer TBA Hello, Haven Director

Accolades Film awards + Awards and Nominations Organization Year Nominated Work Category Result Ref. Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2024 Best Youth Film (shared with Dan Villegas, Geoderic Lomuntad, Bianca Balbuena) Sunshine Berlin International Film Festival 2025 Generation 14plus - Best Film (Crystal Bear) Sunshine Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 Best Screenplay (shared with Zig Madamba Dulay and Jeffrey Jeturian) Ekstra Cinemanila International Film Festival 2008 Best Short Film (Young Cinema Competition) Tumbang Preso 2009 Ito Ang Gabing Babalikan Kita Pagkatapos ng Tatlong Taon Nang Hindi na Maiiyak at Masasaktan Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2011 Audience Award Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Best Screenplay Best Picture Special Jury Prize 2014 Biogesic Short Film Award Ang Nanay Kong Noisy Champion Bughaw Award That Thing Called Tadhana Audience Award Best Picture FAMAS Awards 2014 Best Story (shared with Zig Madamba Dulay and Jeffrey Jeturian) Ekstra Best Screenplay (shared with Zig Madamba Dulay and Jeffrey Jeturian) 2016 Best Story (shared with Yoshke Dimen) You're My Boss Best Screenplay (shared with Yoshke Dimen) Best Director 2018 Best Original Screenplay Love You to the Stars and Back Outstanding Achievement in Directing 2021 Best Screenplay Fan Girl Best Director Gawad Urian Awards 2012 Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) 2015 Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) That Thing Called Tadhana 2021 Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) Fan Girl Guam International Film Festival 2015 Best Narrative Feature That Thing Called Tadhana Luna Awards 2016 Best Screenplay The Breakup Playlist That Thing Called Tadhana Best Director 2018 Love You to the Stars and Back Metro Manila Film Festival 2014 Best Screenplay (shared with Anjeli Pessumal) English Only, Please Best Original Story (shared with Dan Villegas) 2015 Best Original Story (shared with Dan Villegas) #WalangForever Best Director All You Need Is Pag-Ibig 2020 Best Screenplay Fan Girl Best Director Osaka International Film Festival 2015 Grand Prix That Thing Called Tadhana PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year (shared with Zig Madamba Dulay and Jeffrey Jeturian) Ekstra 2015 Movie Screenwriter of the Year Beauty in a Bottle English Only, Please Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year That Thing Called Tadhana 2018 Movie Director of the Year Love You to the Stars and Back Movie Screenwriter of the Year 2022 Movie Director of the Year Fan Girl Movie Screenwriter of the Year Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2020 Best Film Grand Prize Fan Girl The EDDYS 2021 Best Screenplay Fan Girl Best Director VP Choice Awards 2020 Movie Director of the Year Fan Girl

Honors and state recognition + Organization Year Nominee/Work Category Result Ref. Film Development Council of the Philippines 2025 Special Citation National Commission for Culture and the Arts 2016 Ani ng Dangal — Cinema