De La Salle University - Manila

Philippine Artists (Theater and Film)

Scope Note:This webliography consists of biographical web pages of Filipino artists in the field of theater and film from the homepage of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Daisy Avellana
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/daisy_avellana.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

Known for elevating the legitimate theater and dramatic arts to a new level of excellence, this article about Daisy Avellana consists of a short account of her contribution in professionalizing Filipino theater. This article also contains a list of some noted plays she performed.

Distinctly called as the “Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies" as early as 1939, this article narrates how Lamberto V. Avellana demonstrated his craft in film directing.

Salvador F. Bernal
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/salvador_bernal.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

Acknowledged as the guru of contemporary Filipino theater design, this page contains a brief account of how Salvador Bernal promoted and professionalized theater design in the Philippines.

Honorata "Atang" de la Rama
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/atang_delarama.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

Described as the very first actress in the very first Tagalog film, this page contains a short account of Honorata de la Rama's life honored as queen of Kundiman.

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/wilfrido_ma_guerrero.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

A teacher and theater artist, this article narrates a brief account of Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero's contribution in the field of theatre.

Severino Montano
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/severino_montano.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

Known as forerunner in institutionalizing "legitimate theater" in the Philippines, this article provides a short account of Severino Montano as playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer.

Rolando S. Tinio
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/theater/rolando_tinio.php
[Retrieved February 15, 2010]

Known for his revival in traditional Filipino drama by re-staging old theater forms, this page contains a short description of Rolando S. Tinio’s life. It also provides a list of his collections of poetry and film scripts.