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NATIONAL ARTISTS OF
THE PHILIPPINES FOR
THEATER
National artists of the Philippines
for theater
• Accordingto theater and culture
scholar Doreen Fernandez, the
Philippine dramatic tradition has its
roots in the rituals and ceremonies
of precolonial Filipinos. The way
they performed offerings to their
Gods and held communal
Celebrations were already dramatic
performances.
 National artists of the Philippines
for theater
• Colonizationbrought many forms of drama and theatre:
from the religious-themed cenaculo, moro-moro, to
zarzuela, a traditional Spanish one-act opera and the
American entertainment, and the vaudeville, a stage
performance that consists of various play acts.
Throughout the years, from the English plays of
scholastic theater groups to the street theater during
the Martial law period, Filipino dramatic and theatrical
practitioners continue to promote and preserve theater
arts in the country.
Daisy Avellana (1917-2013) yr. of
confernment: 1999
• DaisyAvellana is considered to be the First
Lady of Philippine Theater. Born in Roxas
City, Capiz in 1917, Avellana was not only a
notable actress but was a passionate
director and writer.
• Hercontributions to Philippine theater, as
cited, had brought "a new level of
excellence by staging and performing in
breakthrough productions of classic
Filipino and foreign plays."
Daisy Avellana (1917-2013) yr. of
confernment: 1999
• Heradvocacy and efforts had also
brought about profound reformation in
dramatic and theatrical practice in the
country by encouraging the establishment
of performing groups and the
professionalization of Filipino theater."
Her performances were exquisite and
alluring, taking in roles in productions
such as Othello, Macbeth in Black, Casa
de Bernarda Alba, and Tatarin.
Honorata “ATANG” de la Rama(1905-
1991) yr. of conferment: 1987
• When the Philippines were still under
American rule, Atang de la Rama battled
for the supremacy of the kundiman. She
popularized the song "Mutya ng Pasig"
by Deogracias Rosario and Nicanor
Abelardo.
• In1987, former President Corazon C.
Aquino declared her as a National Artist
for Theater and Music.
Honorata “ATANG” de la Rama(1905-
1991) yr. of conferment: 1987
• Atanghas been crowned as the Queen of the
Kundiman, as she began her career in music
and performance at the early age of seven.
She starred in zarzuelas Such as Marina,
Mascota, and Sueño de Un Vals. For Atang,
the zarzuela and kundiman "express best the
Filipino soul." Not only was de la Rama a
stage performer, she was also Credited to
have penned the zarzuelas Anak ni Eba,
Aking Ina, and Puri at Buhay.
Rolando S. Tinio (1937-1997) yr. of
conferment: 1997
• Rolando Santos Tinio was a director, actor,
educator, critic, translator, poet, and dramatist.
This national artist was also known for translating
western classics into Tagalog, including the works
of Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice), Arthur
Miller (Death of a Salesman), Samuel Beckett
(Waiting for Godot) and August Strinberg (Miss
Julie).
• Tinio'swork as a director is well remembered as
someone "whose original insights into the scripts
he handled brought forth produetions notable for
their visual impact and intellectual cogency.”
Rolando S. Tinio (1937-1997) yr. of
conferment: 1997
• Perhapsthe highlight of Tinio's colorful
career was when he became the artistic
director of the CCP's resident theater
company, Tanghalang Plipino. His legacy as
Teatro Pilipino's artistic director is his
laborious efforts to revitalize Filipino drama
through the revival of traditional works
which is described With "excellence and
beauty of his practice that claimed Tor
theater a place among the arts in the
Philippines," according to the NCCA.
Salvador F. Bernal (1945-2011) yr. of
conferment: 2003
• In1969, national artist Salvador Floro
Bernal began his career in theater. He
was part of over 300 productions in
art, film, and music. Bernal's style is
known for maximizing the use of raw
materials in theater production.
Salvador F. Bernal (1945-2011) yr. of
conferment: 2003
• Heused native Filipino materials such
as bamboo, abaca fiber, and the basic
gauze cacha. He was not only a
theater designer but als an educator
who transmitted his knowledge and
skill by holding classes and training in
universities and the CCP.
Lamberto V. Avellana (1915-1991) yr. of
conferment: 1976
• Lamberto Vera Avellana's legacy is one that has lived in both
theater and film. Avellana's Barangay Theater Guild
propagated many dramatic and theatrical performances of
foreign and local plays, from the readings of Shakespeare 's
tragedies to NIck Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist as
Filipino.
Lamberto V. Avellana (1915-1991) yr. of
conferment: 1976
• His contributions to film started early on, and he was dubbed
as "The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies" in 1939. From
being a stage actor, Avellana took on the challenge as film
director and has directed landmark films such as
Kandelerong Pilak (the first Filipino film to be shown at the
prestigious Cannes International Film Festival), Sakay, Anak
Dalita, and Badjao.
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1911-1995) yr. of
conferment: 1997
• Wilfrido
Ma. Guerrero was a talented
writer, director, educator, and artist who
wrote a number of outstanding plays, 41
of which were circulated. At the young
age of 14, Guerrero wrote his first play
entitled No Todo Es Risa in Spanish.
• Perhaps
this artist's greatest
contribution to arts is his introduction of
the concept of a theater campus tour.
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1911-1995) yr. of
conferment: 1997
• This
revolutionary outreach program
staged over 2 500 performances in
almost two decades of runs. His
works Forever, Condemned, In Unity,
Three Rats, Our Strange include Half
an Hour in a Convent, Wanted: A
Chaperon, Ways, and The Forsaken
House
Severino Montano (1915-1980) yr. of
conferment: 2001
• Severino Montano is named as one of
the "Titans of Philippine Theater."
This national artist was an
exceptional poet, director, actor, and
theater organizer.
• Montano is both a playwright and an
educator, and thus pursued the
establishment of "legitimate theater"
in the country.
Severino Montano (1915-1980) yr. of
conferment: 2001
• Withabout 1,000 pesos, he used his own
money to start the Arena Theater in the
Philippine Normal College (now
Philippine Normal University). He trained
and directed a new generation of artists
such as Joonee Gamboa and Behn
Cervantes. His plays include Sabina, But
Not My Sons Any Longer, Gabriela
Silang, and The Merry Wives of Manila.