Edwin Villanes Deramas (September 15, 1966 – February 29, 2016), more commonly known as Wenn V. Deramas or "Direk Wenn", was a Filipino film and television director and screenwriter.
He is best known for directing Ang Tanging Ina (2003), and its 2008 and 2010 sequels all starring Ai-Ai delas Alas. Deramas is also known for having worked closely with comedian Vice Ganda on blockbusters such as Petrang Kabayo (2010), The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011), Sisterakas (2012) and Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013). Both the Ang Tanging Ina film series and Vice Ganda's major films with Deramas are among the highest-grossing Filipino movies of all time.
In television, Deramas is known for co-directing the 1997 drama series Mula Sa Puso (his directorial debut), and its primetime successors Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1999-2001) and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001-2003). All three shows starred Claudine Barretto as the female lead.
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Education and early career
Deramas graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. While studying at UST, he was involved in acting and was a member of Teatro Tomasino. According to his interview with Rappler, Deramas grew up admiring actresses such as Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos as well as their directors Ishmael Bernal, Lino Brocka and Danny Zialcita among others.
