10 - Truly an Inspiration

A few months ago, one of my English professors asked us to watch a play entitled "Ang Tatay Mong Kalbo" known as the Bald Soprano in the English language. While watching the play, I found it kind of weird but at the same time really funny. The adaptation of Isagani R. Cruz of "Ang Tatay Mong Kalbo" was really good, I enjoyed it a lot. Here's a little bit of information about Isagani R. Cruz

Isagani R. Cruz is a multi-awarded and prolific poet, playwright, short-story writer, critic, educator, publisher, advocate, and Filipino. He was born in 1945. He is the former Philippine Undersecretary of Education and currently a Professor Emeritus, a University Fellow, and the Academic Publications Executive Publisher of De La Salle University, the Director of the Teachers Academy of Far Eastern University, and a Visiting Lecturer at the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of Santo Tomas. As a writer, he has received a tremendous amount of recognition for his many contributions to Philippine literature having written at edited over thirty books. Among these achievements include winning the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature numerous times and being inducted into the prestigious Palanca Hall of Fame in 2004 for his noted plays, essays, and short stories written in either Filipino or English. He also won the SEAWRITE Award in 1991, the Centennial Literary Contest Award in 1998, and the Balagtas Award in 1999. He has represented the Philippines in international conferences held in Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and many others. Cruz’s scholarly articles and studies have been published in both the Philippines and the United States. He served as the editor of Loyola Studies, Palabas, Interlock, and Malay. He has also worked and contributed regularly to Philippine periodicals such as Times Journal, TV Times,

 Modern Romances, Bulaklak, WHO, Parade, Observer, Panorama, and Ms. Ellaneous. Regionally, he also wrote for Asiaweek magazine. Aside from his awards for creative writing, Cruz is also well-known for his film and drama reviews.As an educator, Cruz continues to work with the biggest universities in his country. He is the Alfredo E. Litiatco Professor of Literature at the De La Salle University where he was the head of theDepartment of Literature and Philippine Languages. He is also the publisher of the De La Salle University Press. At De La Salle he has taught quite a variety of courses including Science Fiction, Advanced Writing, The Teaching of Literature, Rizal, and Bridge. Currently he is also teaching Philippine Literature in English at theAteneo De Manila University.

Very impressive right? I adore Isagani R. Cruz for being a really hardworking Filipino Author, I think he should be recognized more for what he does. He has made a difference in our country, I personally think he is one of the most talented Filipino authors. I do hope I meet him someday

References:

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Isagani_R._Cruz

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