CPAR HANDOUT 2 PT. 3

• Felipe Padilla de Leon


  Filipinized western music forms. His sonatas, marches, and concertos have become full expression of the sentiments of the Filipino in times of strife and peace
• De Leon's orchestral music

  • Mariang Makiling Overture (1939)
  • Roca Encantada, symphonic legend (1950)
  • Maynila Overture (1976)
  • Orchesterstuk(1981)
• Ernani J. Cuenco


  His works "Bato sa Buhangin," "Inang Bayan," "Isang Dalangin," "Kalesa," and "Pilipinas" brought contemporary Filipino music to a higher level. He enriched the Filipino love ballad by adding elements of kundiman to his song "Gaano Kita Kamahal"
• Cuenco played with the Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra, Manila Symphony Orchestra, and Manila Chamber Soloists
• Cuenco completed a music degree in piano and cello from the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught for decades until his death in 1988
• Lucio D. San Pedro


  His work with town bands have significantly contributed to the development of a civic culture among the Filipino communities and opened a creative outlet for young Filipinos
• San Pedro's works


  • Lullaby "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan"
  • Symphonic poem "Lahing Kayumanggi"
• Francisco Feliciano


  He brought awareness to the people all over the world that Asian culture is a rich source of inspiration and celebration of ethnicity through his works that brought out the "Asianness" in music. By his numerous creative outputs, he has elevated the Filipino artistry into one that is highly esteemed by the people
• Feliciano's major works


  • Ashen Wings (1995)
  • Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam (1993)
  • La Loba Negra (1983)
  • Yerma (1982)
  • Pamugun (1995)
  • Pokpok Alimako (1981)
• Jovita Fuentes


  She was best known for her portrayal of Cio-cio San in Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly in Italy. Her performance was hailed as the "most sublime interpretation of the part" and place the Philippines on the map in terms of performing
• Gerardo De Leon


  Born as Gerardo Ilagan, he is the most awarded film director in the history of Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. He produced classics such as "Daigdig ng Mga Api," "El Filibusterismo," "Dyesebel," and "Sisa"
• Ishmael Bernal


  Critics have hailed Bernal as "the genius of Philippine cinema." He is recognized through his films that serve as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities of the struggle of the Filipino
• Bernal's notable films


  • Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989)
  • Broken Marriage (1983)
  • Himala (1982)
  • City After Dark (1980)
  • Nunal sa Tubig (1976)
• Roland Allan K. Poe (Fernando Poe, Jr.)


  Popularly known as Fernando Poe, Jr., he was a cultural icon of tremendous audience impact and cinema artist and craftsman–as an actor, director, writer, and producer
• Poe's films


  • Apollo Robles (1961)
  • Batang Maynila (1962)
  • Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
  • Batang Matador and Batang Estibador (1969)
  • Ako ang Katarungan (1974)
  • Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
  • Totoy Bato (1977)
  • Asedillo (1981)
  • Partida (1985)
  • Ang Probisyano (1996)
• Poe's mythical hero films

  • Ang Alamat (1972)
  • Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975)
  • Panday series (1980, 1981, 1982, 1984)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria(1971)
  • Santo Domingo (1972)
  • Alupihang Dagat (1975)
• Lino Brocka


  He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant Filipino filmmakers in Philippine cinema history. His films breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of the society. He served in the organizations such as Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP)
• Brocka's landmark films


  • Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)
  • Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)
  • Insiang (1976)
  • Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
  • Ornoprobis (1989)
• Manuel Conde


  He is known for producing and directing films based on Filipino tales such as, "Siete Infantes de Lara,' "IbongAdarna," and "Prinsipe Tenoso." He also dared to recreate on screen narratives of world history literature though his works "Genghis Khan" and "Sigfredo"
• Lamberto V. Avellana


  Known as "The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies," Avellana has plenty of firsts in the film industry. He was the first to use the motion picture to establish a point-of-view, the first to have his film shown at the Cannes International Film, and the first National Artist of the Philippines for the film
• Eddie Romero


  He is considered as one of the finest in the cinema of the Philippines and his body of work delved into history and politics
• Romero's works


  • Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon?
  • Aguila
  • Kamakalawa
  • Banta ng Kahapon
  • Noli Me Tangere (13-part series)
• Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero


  He served as the director of UP Dramatic Club for 16 years and founded the UP Mobile Theater which started the concept of theater campus tour. By bringing theatre to the countryside, Guerrero made it possible for students and audiences, in general, to experience the basic grammar of staging and acting in familiar and friendly ways through his plays that humorously reflect the behavior of the Filipino
• Salvador F. Bernal


  Acknowledged as the "guru of contemporary Filipino theater design," he designed more than 300 productions since 1969. He adapted to the budget limitations by using local materials such as bamboo, abaca, hemp twine, rattan chain links, and gauze cacha
• Bernal organized Philippine Association of Theater Designers and Technicians (PATDAT) to promote and professionalize theater design
• Severino Montano


  He is the forerunner in institutionalizing "legitimate theater" in the Philippines. He organized the Arena Theater to bring drama to the masses and established a graduate program at the Philippine Normal College for the training of playwrights, directors, technicians, actors, and designers
• Daisy Avellana


  She elevated legitimate theater and dramatic arts and encouraged the establishment of performing groups and the professionalization of Filipino theater. She co-founded the Barangay Theater Guild, together with her husband, Lamberto Avelllana, which gave way for the popularization of theater and dramatic arts in the country through radio and television
• Daisy Avellana's acting roles

  • Othello (1953)
  • Macbeth in Black (1959)
  • Casa de Bernarda Alba (1967)
  • Tatarin
• Daisy Avellana's directorial credits


  • Diego Silang (1968)
  • Walang Sugat (1971)