CV/Resume

Manager:ARTHUR ACUÑA
artacuna@gmail.com
Height: 5"3'
Eyes & Hair: Dark Brown
Voice: Alto

THEATER
• UNITED NATIONS HOLIDAY
FOR PEACE (NYC2010) song no. Filipinos in the Arts in America
• VALENTINE IN NOVEMBER song&dance no. Paradance & M. Panlilio (NYC2010)
• MACBETH Witch 1 Word of Mouth
• THE GLASS LABYRINTH Sweetheart Director Leo Rialp
• AND THE WINNER IS… Sunshine Diva Ballet Philippines
• AN ANGEL EARNS HIS
WINGS Narrator Ballet Philippines
• LA RONDE Emma Theatre Now (Gantimpala)
• MURDER FOR RENT Flora Repertory Philippines
• FUNNY MONEY Betty Repertory Philippines
• JEST A SECOND! Sarah Repertory Philippines
• A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Lady Meg Repertory Philippines
• THE HEIRESS Marian Repertory Philippines
• CANTERBURY TALES Proserpina/Pilgrim Repertory Philippines
• EXCERPTS FROM MISS
SAIGON Yvette Chase International
• A FUNNY THING
HAPPENED ON THE
WAY TO THE FORUM Vibratta Repertory Philippines
• EVITA young Evita (montage) Repertory Philippines
• MY FAIR LADY Busker/Maid Repertory Philippines
• SOUTH PACIFIC Liat American Theatre Co. of Brussels

FILM/TV
MGA MUMUNTING LIHIM Myra Polotan Cinemalaya 2012 Direc. J.J. Reyes HENERASYON Lead University of The Philippines REQUIEME! News Reporter Cinemalaya 2012 Direc. Loy Arcenas BISPERAS Mrs.Scarface Cinemalaya 2011 direc. J. Jeturian
MAYA –MAYA Tessa (lead) ASEAN-ROK Independent Cinema Project 2010.
NARINIG MO NA BA ANG L8TEST? Lisa ABS-CBN production (Dir. J.J.Reyes)
(Have You Heard the Latest?)
RUBY Telenovela Cancun, Mexico.
Enervon vitamins TVC.
McDonald’s TVC.
GIMMICK ABS-CBN TV Show.
Safeguard soap Print & TVC.
Dairy Crème butter TVC.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone TVC.

TRAINING
Acting Acting Studio Chicago. Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, N.Y. Stella Adler Conservatory, N.Y.
Dance Jazz at STEPS on Broadway, N.Y. & Para Isidro, Manila. Ballet (8 years; performances for
Royal Family of Thailand).
Voice Nelson Caruncho (Manila).

SPECIAL SKILLS
• AMIGO (film by John Sayles) Outreach Specialist for Variance Films. N.Y.
• Pilates Apprentice under Paolo Villaroel (reformer, wall-unit, barell, chairs)
• Trustee Ballet Philippines (2004-2009).
• Co-producer for ACT NOW CORP. International Shows (Hong Kong & Australia).
• Radio and voice talent for several ads (in English and Spanish) and A/V presentations.
• High School Drama teacher at Colegio de San Agustin (Manila).
• Assistant director for ACT NOW’s Children’s workshop.
• Languages: English, Filipino, Spanish. Personal Stylist & Photo by Marlon Carver

Promoting John Sayles' AMIGO in the U.S.A.

http://johnsaylesbaryo.blogspot.com/2011/01/goodbye-maritina-and-art-welcome-2011.html

Former Power Dancer Para Isidro Inspires New Talent

Former Power Dancer Para Isidro Inspires New Talent (article and video of show)

Para Isidro (in purple) and myself (in yellow) on November 19 2010. My guest spot in her show, "Valentine's in November" NYC.

One of the TV ads I did for Enervon vitamins in Manila, Philippines..

... if i remember correctly I did about 5different TV ads for Enervon. This was the first time I had ever worked in Tagalog (Filipino language).

  Snippets of Spanish dance & Music by F. Aliwalas. NYC 2009. With Maritina Romulo & A. Acuna

MARITINA ROMULO & ARTHUR ACUÑA scene

A scene of two good friends oblivious to a potential romance with each other. NYC 2009. Shot by Francisco Aliwalas.

"The Men and Women of Ballet Philippines."

I just saw my first run-through rehearsal of BP's MEN & WOMEN. No words can describe how much these dancers moved me. The last time I saw Alden Lugnasin's piece for this show the hair stood on my arms. This time I was left speechless, emotional, on the brink of tears after the show.
The dancers poured their hearts and souls into this rehearsal. Choreography by Augustus Damian III, Enrico Labayen , and Alden Lugnasin, was beautiful, riveting, exciting, and sexy. What struck me the most were the dancers’ commitment to their craft. Movements were flawless and all steps executed with the utmost precision and raw emotion.
This is not your typical ballet. Both the music and choreography, contemporary. Naked emotions and bodies (to a certain degree). Women dancing in stilettos and determined to persevere. Men strong willed and physically fit . Men & Women is about the battle of the sexes. You tell me who is actually stronger?
At this point, I am not just here to tell you to catch a great show. You will learn, you will be proud to be a Filipino, because what I saw tonight was a group of bright and selfless Filipinos who worked so hard to keep their act together to create even a better production. We did not loose any dancers to Hong Kong Disney. They are here... Bolder, sexier, edgier and strong as always! When you forget yourself and work toward a common goal, things will be accomplished.
It would be redundant of me to go on and on about the excellence of Ballet Philippines. I just wish all of you really knew this. Nor can I find the words to describe the experience of watching Men & Women. Foreigners from the USA and Europe watched the rehearsal stunned w mouths agape. One American said, "I never expected to see something like this in the Philippines!"
We open on Aug 5 to 7 at CCP main theater. Please call 551 1003 for tickets or more info. I really hope to see you all there.

Ballet Philippines - the leading Asian dance company brimming with national pride and universal appeal. Dance is our tool and language for social transformation.

Maritina Romulo- Trustee Ballet Philippines

August 2005- March 2009

Photo of Carissa Adea & Angel Gabriel by Amanda Luym