Atang de la Rama
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Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
Honorata de la Rama-Hernandez (January 11, 1902 – July 11, 1991), commonly known as Atang de la Rama, was a singer and
Atang de la Rama was born in
During the American occupation of the Philippines, Atang de la Rama fought for the dominance of the
Generations of Filipino artists and audiences consider Atang de la Rama's vocal and acting talents as responsible for much of the success of original Filipino sarsuelas like Dalagang Bukid, and dramas like Veronidia.[4] She has also been a theatrical producer, writer and talent manager. She was the producer and the writer of plays such as Anak ni Eva and Bulaklak ng Kabundukan. For her achievements and contributions to the art form, she was hailed Queen of the Kundiman and of the Sarsuela in 1979, at the age of 74.[3]
Atang believed that art should be for everyone; not only did she perform in major Manila theaters such as the Teatro Libertad and the Teatro Zorilla, but also in cockpits and open plazas in
On May 8, 1987, "for her sincere devotion to original Filipino theater and music, her outstanding artistry as singer, and as sarsuela actress-playwright-producer, her tireless efforts to bring her art to all sectors of Filipino society and to the world," President
De la Rama died on July 11, 1991. She was married to National Artist for Literature, Amado V. Hernandez.
Notes
- ISBN 978-9971-69-655-9. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ISBN 971-27-0783-0
- ^ a b Honorata "Atang" dela Rama Archived October 10, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Cultural Center of the Philippines. (2002). Lagi Kitang Naaalala. Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines
- ^ National Commission for Culture and the Arts. (n.d.). National Artists of the Philippines. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
External links
- Honorata de la Rama at IMDb