Roseferns | |
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![]() Fernandes in 2023 | |
Born | Antonio Rosario Fernandes 21 September 1954 |
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 1972–present |
Notable work | Padri (2005) |
Spouse | Socorrina Fernandes |
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1st Vice President of Tiatr Academy of Goa [2] | |
In office 21 January 2009 –15 March 2012 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Joe Rose |
Website | roseferns Archived 2014-01-06 at the Wayback Machine |
Antonio Rosario Fernandes (born 21 September 1954), [3] known professionally as Roseferns,is an Indian playwright,theatre director,and actor [4] known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. He popularly goes under the sobriquet King of centuries. Roseferns wrote his first tiatr Bolidan (Sacrifice) in 1972,while still a student for a school function. As of April 2013,Fernandes' tiatrThapott (Slap) is his best production with 230 shows. [5]
Padri is a 2005 Konkani language film directed by Rajesh Fernandes and produced by Raymond Quadros. It stars Newton D'Souza and Arona Fernandes in the lead roles as protagonists and Kiran Kerkar,Thapan Acharya,and Annie Quadros in the supporting roles. Sundeep Malani plays a guest role in the film. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Wilfy Rebimbus. The film is based on a Goan play of the same title Padri,which was directed by Prince Jacob.
Tiatr is a type of musical theatre that is popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India,as well as in Mumbai and among expatriate communities in the Middle East,United Kingdom,and other cities with a significant presence of Konkani speakers. The dramas are primarily performed in the Romi Konkani dialects and incorporate elements such as music,dance,and singing. Individuals who perform in tiatr are referred to as tiatrists.
Matheus Correia,known professionally as Comedian Selvy,was an Indian comedian,actor,playwright,singer,director,and producer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. One of the greatest Konkani comedians of his generation,he was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed as "Goa's most loved comedian".
Mario Piedade Menezes,popularly known by his sobriquet Tragedy King,was an Indian theatre director,playwright,and actor who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He was the vice president of the Tiatr Academy Goa.
Roy Pio Crasto,known professionally as Roy de Chinchinim,is an Indian playwright,director,and actor who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrsBogos Tankam (2012) and Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat (2015),the latter faced significant opposition due to its unflinching portrayal of the corrupt practices within the state's ruling government.
Vicente Florenco Fernandes,known professionally as Star of Curtorim or Seza Pai,was an Indian theatre director,dramatist,actor and composer,who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrSeza Pai (1976) which he staged along with Nelson Afonso during the golden phase.
John Claro Fernandes,known professionally as John Claro,is an Indian writer,theatre director,playwright,and actor. Throughout his extensive career,he has made crucial contributions to the development and advancement of Goan tiatr. His noted research on the history of tiatr led to the discovery that the inaugural tiatr production,titled Italian Bhurgo,took place on 17 April 1892,at the New Alfred Theatre in Bombay,presently occupied by the Police Commissioner headquarters.
Lidvinda Anastasia Clara Correia Dias,known professionally as Clara Dias,was an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films,tiatr productions,and radio plays.
Andre Antonio D'Souza,known professionally as A. K. D'Souza,was an Indian playwright,director,actor,composer,singer,and sailor known for his work in tiatr productions in the 1950s.
Marcus Fernandes,known professionally as Comedian Marcus,was an Indian comedian,playwright,director,actor,and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Antonio William Menezes,known professionally as William de Curtorim,was an Indian singer,composer,lyricist,playwright,and theatre director who worked on the Konkani stage.
Assis João Avelino Afonso,known mononymously as Affonceka,was a Goan theatre actor,playwright,and theatre director known for his work in tiatr productions. From the 1920s to the 1940s,he played a pivotal role in the development and progress of Konkani tiatr.
Minguel Fernandes,known professionally as Khadda Minguel,was an Indian playwright,composer,and singer known for his work in khell productions.
Joaquim João "Jaju" Fernandes,also mononymously known as Jaju or Dada,was an Indian actor and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Francisco Boavida Fernandes,known professionally as Francis Tembo,was an Indian stage actor and composer known for his work in zomnivoilo fell and khell tiatr productions.
Maria Rita Fernandes,known professionally as Rita Rose,is an Indian singer and actress known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. A solo and duet singer,she first gained prominence during the mid-1960s performing in her husband Alfred Rose's tiatrs. She is also best known for her leading role in the Konkani film Boglantt (1975).
Kamlakant Narayan Chari was an Indian stage designer,light designer,and sound designer known for his work in Marathi theatre and tiatr productions.
Eusebia Feliciana "Sabina" Fernandes is an Indian actress,singer,theatrical producer,and theatre director known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Antonio Sinforiano Timotio Luis Fernandes,known professionally as Antonio Sinforiano or A. Sinforiano,was an Indian playwright,theatrical producer,ghostwriter,composer,prompter,and stagehand known for his work in tiatr productions staged post-liberation.
Ubaldina "Diana" Fernandes,also known mononymously as Diana,is an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.