| Joven Tan | |
| Birth Name: | Jovinar Tan |
| Origin: | Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupations: | Songwriter, film director |
| Years Active: | 1999–present |
Jovinor "Joven" Tan[1] is a Filipino film director and songwriter.
Tan, who was born in Malabon,[2] attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he earned a degree in mass communication. He was a member of the school's Bagong Himig chorale, which covered a large portion of his educational expenses.[1]
Tan has been creating music since 1999. He has collaborated with composers Sunny Ilacad, Eric Dela Cruz Narvaez, and Sherwin Castillo.[3] He also wrote songs for Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, the VoizBoys and Ai-Ai de las Alas.[1]
He entered the 2013 Himig Handog songwriting competition which he won through the love song "Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" fielded in the grand final.[1] Among his other songs is the LGBT-themed "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" which was performed by Michael Pangilinan at Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014.[4]
Tan is also a film director. Among his directorial works are Paupahan, Bahay ni Lola 2, Tabi-Tabi Po[2] and Otlum.[5] He also did biographical films such as (2020) which depicts Fernando Suarez, (2022) which portrayed politician Isko Moreno[6] and Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko (2023) featuring Rey Valera.[7] He was also the line producer of the film Kung Fu Divas starring delas Alas and Marian Rivera.[2]