The Zarzuwelistas

Juan Abad- Juan Abad y Domingo (February 8, 1872 - December 24, 1932) was a Filipino
printer turned playwright and journalist whose main contribution to Filipino theater was his
patriotic plays: the zarzuela Ang Tanikalang Guinto (The Golden Chain), and Isang Punglo ng
Kaaway, the former which, caused his arrest and trial. Some authors credit Abad with the
introduction of symbolism to Tagalog drama, a claim which is still to be proven; although he
may have been one of the first Tagalog dramatists to use symbolism in their plays.

Aurelio Tolentino- Aurelio Valenzuela Tolentino (October 13, 1867 July 5, 1915) was a
Filipino playwright and dramatist whose works at the turn of the 20th century depict his desire
to see Philippine independence from its colonizers. Born in Santo Cristo, Guagua, Pampanga, he
was the third and youngest child of Leonardo Tolentino and Patrona Valenzuela. He received his
Bachelor of Arts degree from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and read law at the University of
Santo Tomas.[1] Later in his life, Aurelio moved to Tondo, Manila where he became a court
desk official. In Tondo he met Andres Bonifacio, one of the founders of Katipunan and eventual
leader of the Philippine revolution against Spain, which he would eventually become an early
member of. He, together with Andres Bonifacio and Macario Sakay founded the Teatro
Porvenir, a theater company where they themselves are actors, where they show their
nationalistic and patriotic sentiments. He accompanied Bonifacio in their search for a secret
headquarters in the mountains of Morong province (now Rizal) in preparation for the start of
the Philippine Revolution. He was arrested shortly after the start of the war and was detained
for nine months. He continued to support the cause for Philippine sovereignty after his release
and even became one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence in 1898.

Juan Matapang Cruz

Juan Crisostomo Soto- Juan Crisstomo Caballa Soto (27 January 1867 12 July 1918)
was a poet, dramatist, journalist and newspaperman. He was also known as Crissot, the Father
of Pampango Literature.

Patricio Mariano- Patricio Geronimo Mariano (17 March 1877 at Santa Cruz, Manila 28
January 1935) was a Filipino nationalist, revolutionary, pundit,[1] poet, playwright, dramatist,
short story writer, novelist, journalist,[1] violinist, and painter. Mariano was a Katipunan
member. Mariano was the son of Petronilo Mariano and Dionisia Geronimo.

Severino Reyes- Severino Reyes (February 11, 1861 September 15, 1942) was a Filipino
writer, playwright, and director of plays. He used the pen name Lola Basyang.[1][2] He was

nicknamed "Don Binoy". Reyes is known as the "Father of Tagalog Plays" and as the "Father of
the Tagalog Zarzuela".

Early Tagalog Novelists of the 20th Century

Ismael Amado- Ismael A. Amado is a Filipino writer known for his first and only
novel, Bulalakaw ng Pag-asa which was published in 1918.

Valeriano Hernandez-Pea- Valeriano Hernandez-Pea was a Filipino novelist

considered to be the Father of the Tagalog Novel, a distinction given to him for his
Nena at Neneng, acclaimed as the first novel ever published in the vernacular in
1905. He was also the writer behind Kasaysayan ng Mag-inang Mahirap, Mga Tinik
ng Bulaklak, Dangal ng Magulang and Hatol ng Panahon.

Faustino Aguilar- Faustino S. Aguilar (born 15 February 1882 in Malate, Manila

1955[1]) is a pioneering Filipino novelist, journalist, revolutionary, union leader,
and editor. Faustino was one of the first novelists in the Philippines to explore and
present social realism through literature.

Lope K. Santos- Lope K. Santos (born Lope Santos y Canseco) (September 25,
1879 May 1, 1963) was a Filipino Tagalog language writer and former senator of
the Philippines. He is best known for his 1906 socialist novel, Banaag at Sikat and
to his contributions for the development of Filipino grammar and Tagalog
orthography.

Lazaro Francisco- Lazaro Francisco (1898-1980) is 2009 Philippine National

Artist for Filipino Literature. He was born in Orani, Bataan, Philippines on February
22, 1898. In 1970, Francisco received the "Republic Cultural Heritage Award" for
Literature. "Between 1925 and 1960, Francisco wrote 12 novels which were
serialized and eagerly read in Liwayway, the weekly Tagalog magazine. His novels
tackled romance, class tensions, tenancy issues and agrarian unrest." - Philippine
Daily Inquirer His Tagalog novels include: "Singsing na Pangkasal," "Bayang
Nagpatiwakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus, Ilaw sa Hilaga, Binhi at Bunga," "Cesar," "Sugat
ng Alaala," "Ama, Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig," and "Daluyong." "When the history

of the Filipino novel is written, Lazaro Francisco is likely to occupy an eminent

position in it. Already in Tagalog literature, he ranks among the finest novelists
since the beginning of the 20th century." - Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist
and literary historian

Among these are writers are/Tagalog Writers

Inigo ed Regalado- Iigo Ed. Regalado (1 June 1888 - 24 July 1974) was a Filipino poet,
journalist, and novelist. He was the son of Iigo Corcuera Regalado, the renowned Tagalog
printer and journalist. His mother was Saturnina Reyes.[1] As an editor, Iigo Ed Regalado was
one of the "powerful voices" in the newspapers and magazines during the first part of the
1900s. It was during his time when the Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel (19051921)
started.[2] The whole period of the Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel was from 1905 to 1935

Roman Reyes- Roman Guzman Reyes is one of the most popular Filipino writers in the 20th
century. He is attributed as "Father of Realism" because of his realistic subjects. He wrote the
trilogy Bulaklak ng Kalumpang, Wakas ng Pagtitiis and Hinagpis at Ligaya, which became
landmarks of Tagalog novels (Nobelang Tagalog) during the American period.

Fausto J. Galauran- Fausto J. Galauran was a Filipino medical doctor, novelist and
historian. Of all the writers during his time, he was considered to be the one with the most
number of published works.

Susana de Guzman- Susana De Guzman is a Writer, Director and Producer. Today, she is
well known for her Philippine magazine and radio serials, movie script-writing, director and
production. She has reached a stage in her career when she puts down her ideas directly in
their final form with spontaneity, entailing but a minimum of assistance from others.

Rosario de Guzman-Lingat-

Humigit-kumulang na 200 maiikling kuwento at hindi

bababa sa 30 mga nobela ang nailathala na ni Rosario de Guzman Lingat.Karamihan ay

lumalabas sa Liwayway magazine. Bukod ditoy may mga kuwento rin siyang nagawa para sa
komiks. Kaya ngat kinilala siyang isa sa mga pinakamahuhusay na kuwentista pagkaraan ng
Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig.
Sa kabila nitoy wala pang gaanong pag-aaral tungkol sa mga kuwento ni Rosario Lingat. Tanging
si Soledad Reyes ang tumalakay nang pahapyaw sa mga kuwento ni Lingat tulad sa mga
sanaysay na The Fiction of Rosario de Guzman Lingat (Philippine Studies, 1996), Si Rosario de
Guzman Lingat sa Bukang- Liwayway sa Kanyang Tag-araw (Pagbasa sa Panitikan at Kulturang

Popular: Piling Sanaysay, 1976-1996, 1997) at Ang Alaala ni Rosario de Guzman Lingat
(Filipino Magazine, Enero 4, 1997). Gayunmay hindi maliklikang sinuri ni Reyes ang mga napili
niyang kuwento at hindi rin niya itinuon ang pagsusuri sa mga tauhang babae ni Lingat. Wala pa
ngang pag-aaral tungkol sa katangian ng mga babaeng karakter sa mga kuwento ni Lingat kaya
masasabing ito pa lamang ang una sa ganitong pag-aaral.

Lazaro Francisco- Lazaro Francisco (1898-1980) is 2009 Philippine National Artist for
Filipino Literature. He was born in Orani, Bataan, Philippines on February 22, 1898. In 1970,
Francisco received the "Republic Cultural Heritage Award" for Literature. "Between 1925 and
1960, Francisco wrote 12 novels which were serialized and eagerly read in Liwayway, the
weekly Tagalog magazine. His novels tackled romance, class tensions, tenancy issues and
agrarian unrest." - Philippine Daily Inquirer His Tagalog novels include: "Singsing na Pangkasal,"
"Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus, Ilaw sa Hilaga, Binhi at Bunga," "Cesar," "Sugat ng
Alaala," "Ama, Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig," and "Daluyong." "When the history of the Filipino
novel is written, Lazaro Francisco is likely to occupy an eminent position in it. Already in Tagalog
literature, he ranks among the finest novelists since the beginning of the 20th century." Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist and literary historian

Hilaria Labog- Si Hilaria Labog ay isinilang noong Enero 14, 1890 sa Samal, Bataan. Naging
kasapi siya ng samahang Ilaw at Panitik, 12 Panitik, Mithi ng Bataan, at Aklatang Balagtas.
Nag-aral siya sa Tondo Secondary School, Tondo Grammar School at Escuela Municipal. Ang
nobela niyang Lumang Kumbento ay nagtamo ng gantimpala sa patimpalak sa nobela ng
Liwayway. Obra Maestra niya ang Kabayanihan. Ang kanyang maikling kuwentong Walang
Maliw ay kasama sa 50 Kuwentong Ginto ng 50 Kuwentong Ginto ng Batikang Kuwentista.

Rosalia Aguinaldo- Rosalia de Leon Aguinaldo was one of the most prolific Filipina
novelists of the early twentieth century. Born in Orion, Bataan, her body of work is consistently
acknowledged where many other authors from the American period have been forgotten.

Amado V. Hernandez- Amado Vera Hernandez, commonly known as Amado V.

Hernandez (September 13, 1903March 24, 1970), was a Filipino writer and labor leader who
was known for his criticism of social injustices in the Philippines and was later imprisoned for
his involvement in the communist movement. He was the central figure in a landmark legal
case that took 13 years to settle.
He was born in Hagonoy, Bulacan but grew up Tondo, Manila, where he studied at the Manila
High School and at the American Correspondence School.