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Josefino Cenizal

Filipino actor, director and composer (1916-2015

Josefino Cenizal

Born(1916-09-14)14 September 1916
Tanza, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Died27 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 “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit” Composer in Thrilling Escape from the ... KUDYF