Filipino Komiks Promoter and Supporter September 8, 1981 – September 22, 2020 A beloved figure in the komiks (Filipino comic books) community, Danry Ocampo was the ultimate fanboy who became one of the biggest supporters and promoters of local creators. In a small industry that relies much on building at Read more…
Reyna ng Pinilakang Tabing, Makataong Negosyante, at Mapagmahal na ‘Lulay’ Mayo 12, 1923 – Nobyembre 10, 2020 Si Mila Del Sol ay reyna ng Ginintuang Panahon ng Pelikulang Filipino dahil sa kaniyang napakahusay na pagganap at masidhing dedikasyon sa sining pampelikula. Isinilang sa Tondo, Maynila noong Mayo 12, 1923, si Read more…
Sikat na Manghuhula at Aktres sa Pelikula Marso 11, 1940 – Oktubre 30, 2020 Isinilang bilang Aurea Sabalboro, si Madam Auring ay anak nina Luciana Damian at ng barberong si Jaime Erfelo. Ang kanilang pamilya ay mahirap lamang. Ngunit, hindi iyon naging hadlang upang siya ay mangarap na sumikat at Read more…
Visual Artist, Curator, Gallerist January 14, 1951 – December 27, 2020 Jose Eddie Comille Tabancura, Ed to friends and associates, was a tour guide, restaurateur, gallerist, curator, perhaps the most prolific visual artist in Northern Mindanao, and founder of Goodtimes Café, a museum-gallery-cafe, in Dipolog City. He was born in Read more…
CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee (1992), Painter, Sculptor, and Art Restorer February 6, 1943 – March 12, 2020 Aro Soriano, born Lazaro Salamat Soriano, was a painter, sculptor, and art restorer. He was known for works that drew inspiration from folk traditions. Filipino songs, proverbs, folklore, street games, and even age-old Read more…
Cartoonist, Painter, Sculptor, Set Designer for Theater Productions January 1, 1933 – October 6, 2020 Teodorico P. Cumagun Jr., Jun to family and friends, was a cartoonist, painter, sculptor, and set designer who was known for his exquisitely rendered stage designs and his paintings of landscapes and fervent religious themes. Read more…
Writer, Actor, Singer, Songwriter February 29, 1956 – December 17, 2020 Vicente Alfredo Ruiz Santos, Freddie to family and colleagues, was the writer of the famous song “Points of View” by Joey Albert and Pops Fernandez. He was also an actor, lounge singer, songwriter, events consultant, TV personality, producer, and Read more…
Chabacano advocate, Educator and Cultural Worker May 13, 1951 – May 23, 2021 Dr. Roberto B. Torres was a cultural educator and a fervent Chabacano language advocate. He was well known as an educator and academic who was involved both in research and administrative work for Western Mindanao State University Read more…
Longtime Trustee of Ballet Philippines, Arts Advocate, and Entrepreneur March 1, 1941 – September 28, 2020 Richard Clark Upton, Dick to family and friends, was a trustee of Ballet Philippines (BP), American entrepreneur, and arts advocate whose passions were to empower people and bring Philippine culture to the world stage. Read more…
Film and Television Actor June 20, 1955 – August 19, 2020 Teresita Aquino Gonzales, Tess to family and friends, was a film and television character actress who imbued her roles with warmth and gusto, and was beloved for her professionalism and can-do spirit. She was born on 20 June 1955 Read more…