Josefino cenizal biography of albert
Josefino cenizal biography of albert lea...
Josefino cenizal biography of albert
Josefino Cenizal
Filipino actor, director and composer (1916-2015
Josefino Cenizal | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1916-09-14)14 September 1916 Tanza, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
| Died | 27 February 2015(2015-02-27) (aged 98) |
| Occupation(s) | composer, director, actor |
Musical artist
Josefino Cenizal (14 September 1916 – 27 March 2015[1]) was a Filipino actor, director, and composer from Tanza, Cavite.
In 1937, he began to direct music films at Parlatone-Hispano Films, which is where his musical career began.[2] In 2010, he received the Dangal ng Filscap Award.[3] His career spanned from the late 1930s to the 1970s.
He is famous for adapting "Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit" in 1938 with lyrics provided by Levi Celerio[4] from the original Cebuano Christmas carol entitled "Kasadya Ning Taknaa" composed by Vicente D. Rubi and Mariano Vestil.[5][6]
Personal life
Josefino Cenizal was born to Rosario (Ymzon) Cenizal and Julio Cen