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CCP to screen Xian Lim-directed film as tribute to late National Artist
CCP to screen Xian Lim-directed film as tribute to late National Artist
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Published Jan 04, 2021 04:25 PM PHT
MANILA -- The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is holding a one-time screening of its film this Monday night to pay tribute to the late National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio.
MANILA -- The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is holding a one-time screening of its film this Monday night to pay tribute to the late National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio.
"MALA (Movies Adapted from Literary Arts): Ibong Adarna" will be shown on the CCP Office of the President Facebook page at 6 p.m. on January 4.
"MALA (Movies Adapted from Literary Arts): Ibong Adarna" will be shown on the CCP Office of the President Facebook page at 6 p.m. on January 4.
The movie, which premiered last October 2020, was directed by actor Xian Lim and written by Ony Carcamo. It incorporated puppetry, something that Lapeña-Bonifacio was known for developing in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.
The movie, which premiered last October 2020, was directed by actor Xian Lim and written by Ony Carcamo. It incorporated puppetry, something that Lapeña-Bonifacio was known for developing in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.
Dubbed the "Grande Dame of Southeast Asian Children's Theater," Lapeña-Bonifacio was recognized as National Artist in 2018.
Dubbed the "Grande Dame of Southeast Asian Children's Theater," Lapeña-Bonifacio was recognized as National Artist in 2018.
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She passed away last December 29 at the age of 90.
She passed away last December 29 at the age of 90.
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