PH's World Class Artists Flashcards
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?
Jovita Fuentes. February 15, 1895. Poblacion of Capiz (now Roxas City). Canuto and Dolores Fuentes. August 1978.
How did Fuentes show her prowess at singing and at what age?
She performed <b>habaneras</b> and <b>danzas</b> to family members and guests at age 5.
Who were Fuentes’ mentors for playing the piano?
Town organist <b>Maestro Gorio</b> and later, <b>Juliana Chituyo</b>
At what age was Fuentes when she was sent to Manila to study the piano? Where did she have formal training?
Age 8. Colegio de Santa Isabel
Fuentes realized she loved singing. Who was her mentor in this field?
Italian Sra. Salvina Fornani
True or False. Fuentes was the 2nd out of 16 children.
False. She was the <b>3rd</b> among <b>13</b> children.
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?
- Emilio Jani. Madame Butterfly. Cio Cio. Maestro Ugo Benvenuti
Enumerate at least 3 operas that Fuentes starred in.
- La Boheme
- Turandot
- Li Tai Pe
- Iris
- Salome
Enumerate at least 2 awards of Fuentes.
Diwa ng Lahi Award, Outstanding Women of the Philippines, Voice Teacher of the Year, Presidential Merit, National Artist Award for Music
Enumerate 3 organizations Fuentes founded.
Associacion Musical de Filipinas, Bach Society of the Philippines, Artists Guild of the Philippines
She’s the first Filipina film actress. When was she born + where? When did she die?
Honorata “Atang” De la Rama. January 11, 1902. Tondo, Manila. July 11, 1991.
At what age did De la Rama start her career? Name at least 1 zarzuela she starred in
Age 7. Marina and Mascota , Sueno de un Vals
In 1979, De la Rama was named as? What were her other occupations beside actress?
Queen of Kundiman and Zarzuela. Theatrical producer, writer and talent manager.
Enumerate the zarzuelas De la Rama wrote.
Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, Puri at Buhay
President Cory Aquino proclaimed De la Rama as ____ on what date?
National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Theater. May 8, 1987.
He is an icon instrumentalist. Who is he + birthdate?
Gilopez Kabayao. December 23, 1929.