Norma Belleza

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Norma Belleza
Born
Norma Belleza

(1939-04-03)April 3, 1939
NationalityFilipino
Education University of Santo Tomas
Known forPainting
Notable workSee below
Family Fatima Baquiran (Daughter),
Angelito Antonio (Husband),
Marcel Antonio (son),
Emil Antonio (son)

Norma Belleza (born May 3, 1939) is a Filipino painter. She was born in San Fernando, Pampanga. Back then, her family was composed of billboard designers. Married to the Filipino artist, Angelito Antonio, with their children Fatima Baquiran, Emil Antonio, and Marcel Antonio. She studied at the University of Santo Tomas in 1962 and obtained her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. [1]

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In her early years, she painted dark and depressing paintings. Her paintings then turned into bright colors and detailed work on folk genre, including women vendors, potters and workers. [1] Figurative works placed emphasis on her subject’s physical appearance. After obtaining her bachelor's degree, she resided with her husband Angelito Antonio. Being idle for 10 years, she had her solo works exhibited at Metro Gallery in 1976. Ever since then, she had nine one-person shows exhibited at different galleries such as: Luz Gallery and ABC Gallery. [2]

Belleza has three children. Her husband died in 2025. [3]

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  1. 1 2 background. Retrieved 27 February 2015
  2. information. Retrieved 27 February 2015
  3. "Angelito 'Lito' Antonio, artist and former UST professor, dies at 86". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 27 September 2025.