How do you choose a National Artist?
By Sasha on Aug 1, 2009 in Entertainment, Society at large
There is an online poll at ABS-CBN News Online on who would you choose as a National Artist. It’s between Carlo J. Caparas and Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon. I voted. I chose Dolphy.
Let me tell you that I don’t know how they choose a National Artist. But if I were to be asked to choose, I’d choose Dolphy hands-down. Sure, Carlo Caparas is a brilliant comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer. He is the one behind so many comics hits like Darna, Panday, Bakekang, to name a few. But Dolphy’s also a great comedian who’s been in the business making people of all ages laugh their hearts out for decades now. The man is already in his 80s. As far as I’m concerned, he deserves to be called a National Artist. He’s been an icon for the entertainment industry.
Personally, Dolphy’s been the one who bonded a lot of families when there were no internet and other gadgets to entertain them before. He’s done so many funny movies and I think I’ve watched almost all the old ones with my mom. Dolphy’s our personal clown starting noon, watching his old movies shown in tv. I believe, that alone, merits something, right?
I got this from Wikipedia…
A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture, and Allied Arts.
Dolphy made a significant contribution to the entertainment industry. He was even compared to Charlie Chaplin and most recently to the UK’s Rowan Atkinson or more popularly known as the one portraying Mr. Bean.
I am not saying Carlo J. Caparas doesn’t deserve the honor. I am saying that between him and Dolphy, the latter deserves the honor more.
I am an accountant, a CPA. I'd been working for 10 years as a corporate rat when I decided to quit. I am now working at home as a consultant and full time blogger.
vk | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
Dear Sasha,
On your birthday we wish you much pleasure and joy;
We hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
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Topaz Horizon | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
ay, ako rin–kay Mang Dolphy ang boto ko!