Tony Mabesa
Filipino actor and professor (1935–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ocampo and the surname or paternal family name is Mabesa.
Antonio "Tony" Ocampo Mabesa (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor. With a career spanning over 70 years, he was a founding father of Philippine university theater[1] and one of the most prominent theater directors in the country. For his work, he was known as a "Lion of the Theater".[2]
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Born | Antonio Ocampo Mabesa (1935-01-27)January 27, 1935 |
Died | October 4, 2019(2019-10-04) (aged 84) Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Banos (BS) University of California, Los Angeles (MFA) University of Delaware (MS) |
Occupation(s) | Stage director, actor, professor |
Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
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He founded the theater groups Dulaang UP and the UP Playwrights' Theatre.[3]