Filipino Composers Trivia

Philippine Filmmakers

• Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Laurice Guillen, Marilou Abaya, and Mario Delos Reyes are notable Filipino filmmakers.
• Their works include "Tinimban Ka Ngunit Kulang", "Himala", "Tanging Yaman", "Salome", "American Adobo", "Muro-ami", "Jose Rizal", "Bagong Buwan", and "Magnifico".

Photography

• Photography is a modern art form and a powerful means of communication.
• George Tapan is a travel photographer who won the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest with "Into the Green Zone".
• John K. Chua is an advertising and commercial photographer who showcases the beauty of the Philippines, particularly in "Gulf of Davao".

Komiks

• Komiks began in the 1920s, featured in Liwayway magazine.
• Tony Velasquez is considered the "Father of Comics".
• Komiks creators have introduced characters, themes, and story lines from Philippine folklore, mythology, and history.
• Notable komiks creators include Pol Medina Jr. ("Katorse"), Paolo Fabregas ("The Filipino Heroes League"), Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo ("Trese"), Ian Sta. Maria ("Skyworld: Safe Passage"), and Manix Abrera ("Kiko Machine").

Industrial and Fashion Design

• Kenneth Cobonpue is a creative director of Hive, a design and manufacturing facility for interior accessories and lighting.
• Monique Lhuillier designs exquisite wedding gowns.
• Josie Natori creates her own lines of lingerie, resort and lounge wear, as well as semiformal and casual attire.
• Rajo Laurel incorporates Filipino sensibility in his designs, using embroidery, beadwork, and handpainted prints.
• Lulu Tan Gan is known as the "Queen of Knitwear".
• Dita Sandico-Ong is known as the "Wrap Artiste" of the Philippines, famous for her cold-colored wraps or panuelos.

Music

• The Triumvirate of Filipino Composers consists of Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, and Antonio Molina.
• Francisco Santiago is the "Father of Kundiman".
• Nicanor Abelardo composed "Cinderella Overture", "Nasaan Ka Irog", "Mutya ng Pasig", and "Magbalik Ka Hirang".
• Antonio Molina is the first national artist for music and the "Father of Impressionist Music".
• Other notable composers include Constancio De Guzman, Angel Peña, Lucio San Pedro, Levi Celerio, Lucresia Kasilag, and George Canseco.

Cinema/Film

• Cinema is an art form that emerged due to technology advances.
• Types of film include documentary, indie, and sci-fi films.
• Filmmaking involves directing, cinematography, and editing.
• Directing involves envisioning the final effect of the film on its viewers.
• Cinematography captures the director's vision of each scene through camera placement and movement.
• Editing is the art of selecting the precise sections of film.