Tony Mabesa | |
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| Born | Antonio Ocampo Mabesa January 27, 1935 |
| Died | October 4, 2019 (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 |
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]
He founded the theater groups Dulaang UP and the UP Playwrights' Theatre.[3]
- ^ Rappler.com (October 5, 2019). "LOOK BACK: Tony Mabesa, actor, director, and PH theater pioneer". Rappler. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ Honasan, Alya B. (October 5, 2019). "Philippine arts and theater mourn death of Tony Mabesa". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ Charm, Neil (October 8, 2019). "Tribute show tonight for theater icon Tony Mabesa | BusinessWorld". BusinessWorld. Retrieved June 23, 2020.