At what age was Atang de la Rama cast in a Spanish zarzuela?
Atang de la Rama was born in Pandacan, Manila on January 11, 1902. By the age of 7, she was already starring in Spanish zarzuelas such as Mascota, Sueño de un Vals, and Marina….
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| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
What year honorata Atang dela Rama recognize as a National Artist?
1987
June 11, 1987 is an important date in the history of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It was the day Ka Atang (de la Rama) was named National Artist for Music and Theater, with no less than President Corazon Aquino bestowing the honors.
What are the benefits of being a National Artist?
Here are the privileges provided to those conferred with the Order of National Artists: First, the rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines; the National Artist gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and citation; lifetime material and physical …
How old was Atang de la Rama when she died?
For her achievements and contributions to the art form, she was hailed Queen of the Kundiman and of the Sarsuela in 1979, at the age of 74.
Where was Honorata de la Rama born and raised?
On January 11, 1902, Honorata “Atang” de la Rama, National Artist for theater and music, was born in Pandacan, Manila. Orphaned at an early age, she grew up under the care of an elder sister who was married to a zarzuela composer where she was constantly exposed to the zarzuela.
When did Atang de la Rama get the National Artist Award?
De la Rama gave the best years of her life to the arts. In recognition of her contributions to the enrichment of the nation’s cultural heritage, she was conferred the National Artist Award for theater and music on June 11, 1987. Other awards she received were:
Where did Atang de la Rama live in Manila?
The Ateneo de Manila University Tanglaw ng Lahi. During the latter part of her life she lived in Gagalangin, Tondo, birthplace of her husband, Amado Hernandez, who was also a National Artist, whom she married in 1932. On July 11, 1991, she died of a lingering illness. She was given a state funeral, and buried at the North Cemetery.