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NEW YORK --- A Filipino playwriter was awarded the 2004 New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fellowship in Playwriting.
Emmanuel Fuentebella, of Long Island, NY, was selected by NYFA among a pool of more than 4,700 applicants. He received an unrestricted fellowship grant of $7,000.
This year alone, 148 NYFA Fellowships were awarded to 151 NY State artists -- which costs over $1 million -- in various disciplines, namely: architecture/environmental structures, choreography, fiction, music composition, painting, photography, and playwriting/screenwriting, and video.
“NYFA has a strong record of identifying exceptional artists, often before their talent is fully recognized by the general public. Take a look at this year’s list and no doubt you will hear their names again -- next week, next year, or ten years from now,” said Theodore S. Berger, executive director of NYFA. “No matter at what stage of their career, NYFA Fellowships give artists crucial financial support and recognition to help them create, thrive, and advance i their artistic work.”
Among NYFA Fellow alumni include artist Ross Bleckner (‘85), former US Poet laureate Billy Collins (‘86), architects Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio (‘98), composer Elliot Goldenthal (‘89), artist Barbara Kruger (‘85), playwright Tony Kushner (‘87), director Spike Lee (‘85), writer Susan Lori Parks (‘90), and costume designer Julie Taymor (‘89).
Since the fellowships were first established in 1985, NYFA has awarded more than $20 million to nearly 3,000 New York artists. To be eligible for a fellowship, artists must reside in NY State for two years prior to application. NYDA Fellowship recipients are also given the opportunity to present their work to the public in collaboration with a community host organization as part of NYFA’s Artists and Audiences Exchange program.
Major funding for NYFA’s 2004 Artists’ Fellowships has been provided in part by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency. Additional funding has been provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Cordelia Corporation, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, The Harkness Foundation for Dance, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Laurie Tisch Sussman Foundation, an anonymous donor, and individual donors.
The disciplines for the 2005 Fellowships will include computer arts, crafts, film, nonfiction literature, performance art/multidisciplinary work, poetry, printmaking/drawing/artists’ books, and sculpture. The application deadline is October 1, 2004.
NYFA provides more support to artists and arts organizations in all disciplines than any other private organization in the country -- nearly $11 million annually.
NYFA’s national information resources and fiscal sponsorship enable artists and emerging organizations to meet their artistic goals and see projects into fruition. Small and mid-sized organizations are further supported with services and training that encourages and sustains their growth.
Information is available online at www.nyfa.org/afp or by calling (212) 366-6900, ext. 217.
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JERSEY CITY --- After a series of elimination process, George Tality finally named on Sunday the 2004 “Filipino Idol.”
Besting seven other finalists, Tality wowed the crowd and the judges with his rendition of “You Raised Me Up,” a gospel song popularized by Josh Groban.
Now on its second year, the “Filipino Idol” amateur singing competition resembles the popular TV reality show “American Idol”, with four judges commenting on each of the eight finalists’ performances.
The board of judges of this year’s “Filipino Idol” is headed by Aida Gamboa, who is a vocal performing artist, Edison public school music teacher, former member of Philippine Madrigal Singers, and was named 2002 New Jersey Artist of the Month by Edison Arts Society.
Bruce Penn, a music teacher and concert produce, was also among the judges. Penn is the vice president of BAP Media, a New York-based music promotion firm that has produced shows that featured Mariah Carey, Allure, NAS, Rachel Alejandro and Geneva Cruz.
Rich Pangilinan, best known as DJ Riddler of 103.5 FM WKTU, was a guest judge. Pangilinan was the winner of the 2004 Winter Music Conference for Best Radio Mix Show DJ. He is a record producer who had worked for MCA, Ultra, Capitol and Tommy Boy Records.
The Finalists
George Tality is a 30-year-old Jersey City resident. He works as a dental office manager. When asked why he wants to be a “Filipino Idol,” Tality said: “Sometimes we have to push ourselves to go beyond the ‘limits’ we put in ourselves. I want to overcome my fear of being on a stage and have that confidence to share the gift of talents God has blessed me.”
Twenty-four-year-old Mark Catarroja won Second Place singing ‘Kailangan Kita.’ Catarroja is a resident of Jersey City and presently studying Nursing while working part-time in retail business.
Both on Third Place are Gemma Hidalgo and Hunter Lerma. Hidalgo, 29, who sang ‘Panata,’ is a Jersey City resident and a nurse. On the other hand, 32-year old Computer Technology graduate, Lerma, sang ‘Sa Yaweh Ang Sayaw.’ He resides in Bergenfield and currently works in the Quality Assurance Department at UPS.
Other finalists include Simon Corpuz, Jr, 29, Mass Communications graduate from Jersey City; Robert Demetillo, 28, a nurse from Montclair; Kathleen Dulay , 17, college Student from North Arlington; and Mary Jo Sansait, 20, college student from Jersey City.
Sponsored by PAFCOM and produced by Hector Magno, the “Filipino Idol” amateur singing competition was the highlight of the 2004 Philippine American Friendship Day celebration held on June 27 at Exchange Place. -- with reports from Patrick P. Villavert, Nightlife and Entertainment columnist for PinoyOnBoard.com.
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JERSEY CITY --- After a series of elimination process, George Tality finally named on Sunday the 2004 “Filipino Idol.”
Besting seven other finalists, Tality wowed the crowd and the judges with his rendition of “You Raised Me Up,” a gospel song popularized by Josh Groban.
Now on its second year, the “Filipino Idol” amateur singing competition resembles the popular TV reality show “American Idol”, with four judges commenting on each of the eight finalists’ performances.
The board of judges of this year’s “Filipino Idol” is headed by Aida Gamboa, who is a vocal performing artist, Edison public school music teacher, former member of Philippine Madrigal Singers, and was named 2002 New Jersey Artist of the Month by Edison Arts Society.
Bruce Penn, a music teacher and concert produce, was also among the judges. Penn is the vice president of BAP Media, a New York-based music promotion firm that has produced shows that featured Mariah Carey, Allure, NAS, Rachel Alejandro and Geneva Cruz.
Rich Pangilinan, best known as DJ Riddler of 103.5 FM WKTU, was a guest judge. Pangilinan was the winner of the 2004 Winter Music Conference for Best Radio Mix Show DJ. He is a record producer who had worked for MCA, Ultra, Capitol and Tommy Boy Records.
The Finalists
George Tality is a 30-year-old Jersey City resident. He works as a dental office manager. When asked why he wants to be a “Filipino Idol,” Tality said: “Sometimes we have to push ourselves to go beyond the ‘limits’ we put in ourselves. I want to overcome my fear of being on a stage and have that confidence to share the gift of talents God has blessed me.”
Twenty-four-year-old Mark Catarroja won Second Place singing ‘Kailangan Kita.’ Catarroja is a resident of Jersey City and presently studying Nursing while working part-time in retail business.
Both on Third Place are Gemma Hidalgo and Hunter Lerma. Hidalgo, 29, who sang ‘Panata,’ is a Jersey City resident and a nurse. On the other hand, 32-year old Computer Technology graduate, Lerma, sang ‘Sa Yaweh Ang Sayaw.’ He resides in Bergenfield and currently works in the Quality Assurance Department at UPS.
Other finalists include Simon Corpuz, Jr, 29, Mass Communications graduate from Jersey City; Robert Demetillo, 28, a nurse from Montclair; Kathleen Dulay , 17, college Student from North Arlington; and Mary Jo Sansait, 20, college student from Jersey City.
Sponsored by PAFCOM and produced by Hector Magno, the “Filipino Idol” amateur singing competition was the highlight of the 2004 Philippine American Friendship Day celebration held on June 27 at Exchange Place. -- with reports from Patrick P. Villavert, Nightlife and Entertainment columnist for PinoyOnBoard.com.
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