Canuplin
Canuplin | |
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Born | Canuto Francia January 28, 1904 |
Died | September 4, 1979 | (aged 75)
Occupation(s) | Filipino stage performer and magician |
Years active | 1915–1950s |
Canuto Francia (January 28, 1904 – September 4, 1979),
Biography
Canuplin was born in Tondo, Manila, but grew up in Divisoria.[1] At age 11, he won "best in costume" while dressed as Chaplin in a local fair. As his prize, he was employed as a barker at a circus. Soon, he was featured in the circus as a magician's assistant, and he learned to perform magic tricks as well.[1]
Early career
Canuplin was noticed by the bodabil producer
Later career
During the
Canuplin ended his entertainment career at the bodabil circuit where he remained until its waning years in the sixties. His last years were spent in relative obscurity in Tondo, though still recognized by his peers.
His last movie was Burlesk Queen, released in 1977, with the actress Vilma Santos.
Death
Canuplin died on September 4, 1979, in Manila, Philippines at the age of 75.
Legacy
After his death, the playwright Manny Pambid wrote a play, Canuplin, on the bodabil star's rise and fall. It was staged by the Philippine Educational Theater Association in May 1980.[2]
Filmography
- 1930 – Collegian Love
- 1940 – Tinig ng Pag-ibig
- 1941 – Luksang Bituin
- 1941 – Kung Kita'y Kapiling
- 1942 – Princesa Urduja
- 1947 – Dalawang Anino
- 1948 – Waling-Waling
- 1950 – Tubig na Hinugasan
- 1955 – Salamangkero
- 1961 – Operetang Sampay Bakod
- 1977 – Burlesk Queen
Notes
- ^ ISBN 971-8546-30-8.
- ^ "Canuplin" (PDF). Agung. Retrieved 2008-02-20.[dead link]
External links
- Canuplin at IMDb
References
- Ma. Lourdes Maniquis (1994). "Philippine Theater". In ISBN 971-8546-30-8.