- Parents were among the first American teachers in the Philippines.
- Due to claustrophobia, he refuses to attend film festivals in other countries even if he has entry.
- Born in Zamboanga (southern part of the Philippines), but grew up in Pasay City (in Metro Manila).
- Brother of Edwin O'Hara and Jerry O'Hara, both directors/producers/writers/actors.
- His father was half Irish-American, half-Filipino. Grandfather was an American teacher from Ohio, grandmother a Filipina.
- Honorary Awardee for Pioneering Efforts in Independent Cinema, 7th Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2011.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content