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The Cultural Center of
the Philippines (CCP) will recognize 11 individuals and two groups for their
outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture.
They will receive the
Gawad CCP Para sa Sining, the highest award given by the cultural center.
The awardees are as
follows:
Denisa Reyes (Dance) - Ballet Philippines'
artistic director for two terms (1991-1994 and 2000-2004), Reyes boasts an
impressive list of choreographic works that have won critical recognition on
the international dance scene. Her works focus on Asian Contemporary dance and
the possibilities of presenting current local issues through dance expressions.
Fides Cuyugan Asensio (Music)
- An icon in the development of opera
and musical theater in the Philippines, soprano Asensio starred in various
Filipino operas including the world premieres of Rosendo Santos' "Mapulang
Bituin" and Lucrecia Kasilag's "Dularawan." She continues to
promote young classical singers through the Music Theater Foundation of the
Philippines, the non-profit organization she has established.
Antonio "Tony" Mabesa (Theater)
- The founding director of university-based theater company Dulaang UP
(University of the Philippines) is also known as one of the country’s premier
directors, having directed over 130 stage productions. He is also an actor and a designer who has
worked with the top theater companies.
Roberto Chabet (Visual Arts)
- CCP's first art curator was also known as the father of Philippine conceptual
art. His works include installations, drawings, collages, sculpture, and paintings.
He passed away on April 30, 2013 at the age of 76.
Ricardo "Ricky" Lee (Literature)
- Lee has championed the use of Filipino in fiction since the 1960s and
screenplay writing since the 1980s. His works include the screenplays for
"Himala", "Salome", "Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita
M.", Muro Ami" and "Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak." He launched his
first novel, "Para kay B (O Kung Paano Dinevastate ng Pag-Ibig ang 4 Out
of 5 Sa Atin)," in 2008.
Nora Aunor (Film and Broadcast Arts)
- The "Superstar" of Philippine movies is a multi-awarded actress,
singer, and producer, with a list of iconic film roles throughout her nearly
50-year career. Aunor has also topbilled several award-winning stage plays,
television shows, and concerts.
Paulo Alcazaren (Architecture)
- The UP-educated Alcazaren is an expert in urban design and landscape
architecture and an advocate of environmental and heritage conservation. He has
also published several books on design and architecture.
Ben Farrales (Design) - The Dean of Philippine
fashion has over six decades' experience in the industry, and has dressed
actresses, socialites and other famous beauties. He is most famous for his
Muslim-inspired looks, taking the malong fashion to other parts of the world
including Los Angeles, and New York through his exhibit, "Maranaw."
Leoncio Deriada (Literature)
- Deriada has won prestigious literary awards including the Palanca Hall of
Fame for his works in English, Filipino, and Hiligaynon. Born in Iloilo, he has
encouraged and trained young writers in West Visayas writing in Hiligaynon,
Kinaray-a, and Aklanon as well as English and Filipino.
Armida Siguion-Reyna (Musical Theater and Film)
- Reyna's contributions to the arts span the fields of music, theater,
television and film. She has performed the lead in operas including "Lucia
di Lammermoor" and "Rigoletto." She has worked both in front of
and behind the camera, but is perhaps best known for her television work as the
host of the award-winning program "Aawitan Kita."
Basilio Esteban Villaruz (Dance)
- Villaruz is the man behind the the 34-year-old dance program at the
University of the Philippines College of Music. He currently serves as a
professor emeritus in the university's voice and music threater/dance
department. He is also the artistic director emeritus of the UP Dance Company.
Talaandig School of Living Tradition
- this Bukidnon-based school teaches traditional Talaandig values and
mythologies, dance techniques, and music for pre-school children on top of
their basic education.
The Missionary Society of St. Columban
- The recipient of the Tanging Parangal—given to individuals or organizations
for outstanding contributions to the development of the arts—has catered to the
Malate area's ecclesiastical and artistic needs since 1929.
Given every three
years, Gawad CCP Para sa Sining is awarded to artists or groups of artists who
have consistently produced outstanding works and enriched the development of
their art form.
The awarding will be
on September 17 at 7 p.m. at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) in
CCP. — Trisha Macas/BM, GMA News
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