Jovita fuentes and manuel roxas biography
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ISBN 971-10-1206-9
New Day Publishers: Quezon City, 2009
[from the Foreword by R. A. Simson]
The Passion of Jovita Fuentes, a drama by Peter Solis Nery, captures the powerful sweep of political transformation that created the modern Philippine nation during the first half of the twentieth century. From the lives of well-known figures – Maestra Jovita Fuentes and President Manuel Roxas, who played important roles in Philippine history, Nery has woven a grand saga of love and betrayal in a time of social upheaval. Steeped in the grandeur of the struggle of colonial people for independence, The Passion of Jovita Fuentes is at the core a tragic story of lovers trapped by the conventions of a country that has failed to keep up with the forward march of society.
The Passion of Jovita Fuentes is Filipino writer Peter Solis Nery’s first full-length play in English. With the quest for Philippine independence as backdrop, Nery has created a spellbinding sto
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Jovita Fuentes was a renowned Filipino soprano who was widely recognized as the first international musikdrama star from the Philippines. She was born in 1895 and passed away in 1978. Jovita made her debut in Italy in 1925 and received high praise for her portrayal of Cio-Cio San in Madama Butterfly. She performed across Europe and the US, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence. She was known for her interpretations of roles in operas like La Bohème, Iris, and Salome. Although she retired from performing in 1945, she continued to contribute to the world of music as a voice teacher and advokat for music education.
Jovita Fuentes was the first Filipina to receive the prestigious National Artist Award for Music in 1976. Her pioneering legacy paved the way for future generations of Filipino opera singers, inspiring them to strive for international recognition. She also founded the Artists' Guild of the Philippines, which promoted opera appreciatio