PH's World Class Artists Flashcards

1
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She is a theatre artist and the first Filipina opera star. Who is she and when + where was she born? Who are her parents? When did she die?

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Jovita Fuentes. February 15, 1895. Poblacion of Capiz (now Roxas City). Canuto and Dolores Fuentes. August 1978.

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2
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How did Fuentes show her prowess at singing and at what age?

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She performed <b>habaneras</b> and <b>danzas</b> to family members and guests at age 5.

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3
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Who were Fuentes’ mentors for playing the piano?

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Town organist <b>Maestro Gorio</b> and later, <b>Juliana Chituyo</b>

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4
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At what age was Fuentes when she was sent to Manila to study the piano? Where did she have formal training?

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Age 8. Colegio de Santa Isabel

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5
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Fuentes realized she loved singing. Who was her mentor in this field?

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Italian Sra. Salvina Fornani

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True or False. Fuentes was the 2nd out of 16 children.

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False. She was the <b>3rd</b> among <b>13</b> children.

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True or False. Italian Sra. Salvina Fornani convinced Fuentes to travel to Italy to take further studies.

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When did Fuentes leave for Italy? Who was she discovered by and what opera was she part of + her role? To enhance her vocals, who did she study under?

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  1. Emilio Jani. Madame Butterfly. Cio Cio. Maestro Ugo Benvenuti
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9
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Enumerate at least 3 operas that Fuentes starred in.

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  • La Boheme
  • Turandot
  • Li Tai Pe
  • Iris
  • Salome
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10
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Enumerate at least 2 awards of Fuentes.

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Diwa ng Lahi Award, Outstanding Women of the Philippines, Voice Teacher of the Year, Presidential Merit, National Artist Award for Music

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11
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Enumerate 3 organizations Fuentes founded.

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Associacion Musical de Filipinas, Bach Society of the Philippines, Artists Guild of the Philippines

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12
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She’s the first Filipina film actress. When was she born + where? When did she die?

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Honorata “Atang” De la Rama. January 11, 1902. Tondo, Manila. July 11, 1991.

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13
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At what age did De la Rama start her career? Name at least 1 zarzuela she starred in

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Age 7. Marina and Mascota , Sueno de un Vals

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14
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In 1979, De la Rama was named as? What were her other occupations beside actress?

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Queen of Kundiman and Zarzuela. Theatrical producer, writer and talent manager.

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Enumerate the zarzuelas De la Rama wrote.

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Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, Puri at Buhay

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16
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President Cory Aquino proclaimed De la Rama as ____ on what date?

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National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Theater. May 8, 1987.

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17
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He is an icon instrumentalist. Who is he + birthdate?

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Gilopez Kabayao. December 23, 1929.

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18
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True or False. Kabayao came from a musically-inclined family.

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True.

19
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True or False. Kabayao’s father, Doroteo, was a piano prodigy.

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False. It was his mother, <b>Marcelita</b>, who was the prodigy and taught him the piano.

20
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True or False. Kabayao’s father, Doroteo, taught him the violin.

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True.

21
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How old did Kabayao perform in the Carnegie Hall (NYC)?

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19.

22
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What schools did Kabayao study in?

A

Gil Lopez Elementary School and Siliman University

23
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Why was Kabayao able to study abroad for musical training under American, French and Italian masters?

A

He belonged to an affluent family.

24
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In year _____, Kabayao became the musical director of ______.

A
  1. Manila Symphony Orchestra.
25
Q

Enumerate 2 of Kabayao’s awards and the year he received them.

A

Gawad CCP Awardee for Music (2008) and awardee of TOYM (1952)

26
Q

Dubbed as “a pianist’s pianist” + her birthdate + her parents.

A

Cecile Buencamino Licad. May 11, 1961. Rosario Buencamino and Jesus Licad.

27
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True or False. Licad started her musical training at 5.

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False. She started at age <b>3</b>

28
Q

Who was Licad’s first teacher? Who did she take lessons under after?

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Her <b>mother</b> then later, <b>Rosario Picazo</b>

29
Q

Licad made a solo debut at age __ with the ________.

A
  1. Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
30
Q

Enumerate Licad’s mentors overseas.

A

Rudolf Serkin, Seymour Lipkin, Mieczyslaw Horszowski.

31
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Licad performed works of ______, ______, ______, _______ and ________

A

Debussy, Ravel, Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Bartok

32
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Enumerate the classics Licad recorded.

A

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2

33
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Full name of Lea Salonga + birthdate + place of birth + parents

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Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga. February 22, 1971. Angeles City, Pampanga. Feliciano Salonga and Ligaya Imutan.

34
Q

List down where Salonga studied.

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OB, UPCM Extension Program, ADMU, Fordham University (NY)

35
Q

When did Lea start her career? Name 2 productions she was part of and name the company.

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At 7 years old. Company: Repertory Philippines. Annie, The King and I, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music

36
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At age __, Salonga released an album named ___. In year ____, she released another album named ___.

A
    1. Small Voice - 1988. Lea -
37
Q

Who is Salonga married to?

A

Robert Charles Chien.

38
Q

Salonga performed in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. What were her roles?

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MS - lead role of Kim ; LM - Eponine

39
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As a child, Salonga was nominated ______ and won ______.

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She was nominated <b>Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for Best Child Actress</b> and won <b>Aliw Awards for Best Child Performer</b>

40
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What show did Salonga host? What movies did she appear in?

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She hosted Love Lea. Movies are Pik Pak Boom, Like Father Like Son, Ninja Kids

41
Q

President Cory Aquino awarded Salonga the?

A

Presidential Award of Merit

42
Q

President GMA awarded Salonga the?

A

Order of Lakandula Award

43
Q

Enumerate the intl award Salonga recieved for her performance in Miss Saigon.

A

Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theater World Awards.

44
Q

Enumerate the Filipino world class artists

A

Jovita Fuentes, Honorata “Atang” De la Rama, Gilopez Kabayao, Cecile Buencamino Licad and Lea Salonga