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May 16, 2013 · THE First Lady of Philippine Theater, Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana, made her last true-to-life stage exit on a Mother’s Day, May 12. She was 96. Those who missed her prime as a stage actress should turn to her autobiography, “The Drama of It: A Life on Film and Theater.”
Daisy Avellana (January 26, 1917 – May 12, 2013) was a Filipino stage actress and theater director. Avellana was honored as a National Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Film in 1999. [2]
Daisy Avellana, a name etched in the annals of Philippine theater and film, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Born Lourdes Genoveva Dolores Pardo Hontiveros on January 26, 1917, in Capiz, Capiz (now Roxas City), she embodied the spirit of artistic excellence and innovation.
Daisy Avellana was a versatile and acclaimed actress who starred in plays by Guerrero, Joaquin, and Shakespeare. She also co-founded the Barangay Theater Guild and supported the Philippine theater scene for decades.
Daisy H. Avellana was born on 6 January 1917 in Roxas City, Philippines. She was a writer and actress, known for A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1965), Pag-asa (1951) and Sakay (1939). She was married to Lamberto V. Avellana.
Jan 26, 2023 · Learn about the life and works of Daisy Hontiveros Avellana, a National Artist and pioneer of Filipino theater. She co-founded the Barangay Theatre Guild and staged classic plays on radio and TV.
May 12, 2013 · Daisy Avellana was a Filipino stage actress and theater director. Avellana was honored as a National Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Film in 1999.
