National Artists of the Philippines Part 1

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the National Artists of the Philippines for Literature, Dance, Music, Theater, and Film and Broadcast Art based on Part 1 of the lecture notes.

A prominent Filipino writer, journalist, and political activist known for poetry and fiction reflecting social justice; works include Kayumanggi (1938), Muntinlupa (1958), and Hagdan sa Bahaghari (1959). NATIONAL ARTIST FOR LITERATURE

Amado V. Hernandez

A renowned Filipino writer and playwright whose work explored Filipino identity and culture; author of The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961) and the classic play A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1950). NATIONAL ARTIST FOR LITERATURE

Nicomedes "Nick" Joaquin

A celebrated 1961 novel by Nick Joaquin that examines themes of identity and cultural conflict through a woman's personal and societal struggles.

The Woman Who Had Two Navels

A prominent writer and journalist whose work frequently critiqued socio-economic inequalities and the impact of the colonial past; most famous for the five-novel series The Rosales Saga. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR LITERATURE

Francisco Sionil Jose

A series of five novels by Francisco Sionil Jose including The Pretenders, Tree, My Brother, My Executioner, Mass, and Po-on, reflecting social and political changes in the Philippines across generations.

The Rosales Saga

Also known as Rio Alma, he is a poet and critic who served as chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and was elected chairman of the NCCA on January 5, 2017. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR LITERATURE

Virgilio S. Almario

A pioneering choreographer known by the pen name Cristina Luna and the title Mother of Philippine Theater Dance; also called the Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR DANCE

Leonor Orosa Goquingco

A choreographer responsible for popularizing contemporary dance; her dance company staged the first modern dance concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater in February 1970. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR DANCE

Alice García Reyes van Doorn

A National Artist for Dance known for developing "neo-ethnic" choreography, which blends indigenous themes with Western classical and modern techniques. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR DANCE

Agnes Dakudao Locsin

An influential composer and conductor remembered for developing Filipino regional band music and for his compositions Sa Ugoy ng Duyan and Lahing Kayumanggi. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR MUSIC

Lucio Diestro San Pedro, Sr.

A composer who combined traditional Filipino elements with classical forms; he composed Payapang Daigdig during WWII and revised the Tagalog lyrics of the Philippine national anthem in the 1950s. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR MUSIC

Felipe Padilla de León

Commonly known as Ryan Cayabyab, a distinguished composer of various genres including the Da Coconut Nut Song; he received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 2013. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR MUSIC

Raymundo Cipriano P. Cayabyab

National Artist for Theater renowned for her work in children's theater, creating interactive and educational plays incorporating Filipino culture and folklore. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR THEATER

Amelia Lirag Lapeña-Bonifacio

Known as the "Lion of the Theater," he was a founding father of Philippine university theater and established the groups Dulaang UP and the UP Playwrights' Theatre. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR THEATER

Antonio "Tony" Mabesa

A celebrated film director noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes; his landmark films include Nunal sa Tubig (1976), City After Dark (1980), and Himala (1982). NATIONAL ARTIST FOR FILM AND BROADCAST ART

Ishmael Bernal

Also known as "FPJ" or "Da King," he was a beloved action film icon and politician who starred in Ang Probinsyano (1957), Panday (1980), and ran for presidency in 2004. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR FILM AND BROADCAST ART

Ronald Allan "Fernando" Kelley Poe Jr.