Josefino Cenizal[1] (14 September 1916 – 27 March 2015[2]) 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.[3] In 2010, he received the Dangal ng Filscap Award.[4] 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[5] from the original Cebuano Christmas carol entitled "Kasadya Ning Taknaa" composed by Vicente D. Rubi and Mariano Vestil.[6][7]
Josefino Cenizal was born to Rosario(Ymzon) Cenizal and Julio Cenizal[8] on September 14, 1916 in Tanza, Cavite. He is also the only son of four children. His mother was influential to his musical roots, enrolling him at a music school at the age of 8. She also taught him a few instruments including the violin.[5] Cenizal was married to fellow actor, Olivia Cenizal until her death in 2008. They had one child named Moppet.[9]
Education
He studied at Manila Law College in 1948 and at the Lyceum of the Philippines in 1954.[10] He stopped studying law to pursue his musical career.[9]
Career
His mother taught him violin and a method called solfeggio. Cenizal also taught himself to play the banjo. While studying at U.P. Conservatory of Music, he also played piano at late night radio stations when he was young. This paved the way for his career overseas. Cenizal honed his craft further by playing music in cruises during the summer[5] At 17, he got his first job—conducting the US Army and Navy Club. He continued pursuing music while studying before he quit to pursue his passion. He was also a musical director/composer in several films in the late 1940s such as "Fort Santiago," "Kamagong:Bayani ng Mahirap"(Mahogany:The Poor's Hero) and "Siete Dolores"(Seven Dolores). From the late 1940s until his death, Cenizal composed over 30 songs.
Acting
He also starred in some films including Rosa Birhen(1940) “Rose Virgin” and Bicol Express(1957), and Milagrosang Kamay "Miraculous Hand" (1961).
Directing
Cenizal also tried his hand at directing. He was able to direct one of his own films, “Rosa Birhen” while acting. It was also during this time that he composed one of his famous songs called "Hindi Kita Malimot",[11] which was used in the said film.
Works
Year
Title
2005
Illusion
1995
"Nasaan Ka?" (Where are you?)
1980s
"Pobre"(Poor)
1966
Dearest One: A Million Thanks to You
1965
Mr. Burot-Super Agent
1963
"Ulilang Cowboy" (Orphaned Cowboy)
1963
"Adonis Abril"
1962
"Prinsesang Mandirigma" (Warrior Princess)
1962
"Thor"
1962
"4 Valientes"
1961
"Milagrosang Kamay"(Miraculous Hand)
1961
"Krusaldo"
1960
"Wala Kang Kapantay" (There's No One Like You)
1960
"Seksing-Seksi Mapanghina"(Sexy Attractive)
1960s
"Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit"(Christmas Has Come)
1959
"Pabo Real"(Peacock)
1957
"Pandaggo ni Neneng"(Neneng's Dance)
1955
"El jugador"
1955
"Pangako ng Puso"(The Promise of the Heart)
1955
"Taong Paniki"(Batman)
1952
"Bohemyo"(Bohemian)
1952
"Gamugamong naging Lawin"(A Moth that became a Hawk)
1951
"La Roca Trinidad"
1951
"Satur"
1951
"Pagtutuos"(Fighting)
1950
"Balaraw"(Spear)
1949
"Ang Lumang Bahay sa Gulod"(The Old House at the Ridge)
1949
"Kidlat sa Silangan"(Lightning in the East)
1949
"Capas"
1949
"Siyudad sa Ilalim ng Lupa"(City Underground)
1949
"Kayummangi"(Fair-skin)
1949
"Ang Lumang Simbahan"(The Old Church)
1949
"Kumander Sundang" (Commander Dagger)
1948
"Sierra Madre, bundok ng hiwaga"(Sierra Madre, Mountain of Miracle)
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Josefino Cenizal 1 14 September 1916 27 March 2015 2 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 3 In 2010 he received the Dangal ng Filscap Award 4 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 5 from the original Cebuano Christmas carol entitled Kasadya Ning Taknaa composed by Vicente D Rubi and Mariano Vestil 6 7 Josefino CenizalBorn 1916 09 14 14 September 1916Tanza Cavite Philippine IslandsDied27 February 2015 2015 02 27 aged 98 Occupation s composer director actor Contents 1 Personal life 2 Education 3 Career 4 Acting 5 Directing 6 Works 7 References 8 External linksPersonal life EditJosefino Cenizal was born to Rosario Ymzon Cenizal and Julio Cenizal 8 on September 14 1916 in Tanza Cavite He is also the only son of four children His mother was influential to his musical roots enrolling him at a music school at the age of 8 She also taught him a few instruments including the violin 5 Cenizal was married to fellow actor Olivia Cenizal until her death in 2008 They had one child named Moppet 9 Education EditHe studied at Manila Law College in 1948 and at the Lyceum of the Philippines in 1954 10 He stopped studying law to pursue his musical career 9 Career EditHis mother taught him violin and a method called solfeggio Cenizal also taught himself to play the banjo While studying at U P Conservatory of Music he also played piano at late night radio stations when he was young This paved the way for his career overseas Cenizal honed his craft further by playing music in cruises during the summer 5 At 17 he got his first job conducting the US Army and Navy Club He continued pursuing music while studying before he quit to pursue his passion He was also a musical director composer in several films in the late 1940s such as Fort Santiago Kamagong Bayani ng Mahirap Mahogany The Poor s Hero and Siete Dolores Seven Dolores From the late 1940s until his death Cenizal composed over 30 songs Acting EditHe also starred in some films including Rosa Birhen 1940 Rose Virgin and Bicol Express 1957 and Milagrosang Kamay Miraculous Hand 1961 Directing EditCenizal also tried his hand at directing He was able to direct one of his own films Rosa Birhen while acting It was also during this time that he composed one of his famous songs called Hindi Kita Malimot 11 which was used in the said film Works EditYear Title2005 Illusion1995 Nasaan Ka Where are you 1980s Pobre Poor 1966 Dearest One A Million Thanks to You1965 Mr Burot Super Agent1963 Ulilang Cowboy Orphaned Cowboy 1963 Adonis Abril 1962 Prinsesang Mandirigma Warrior Princess 1962 Thor 1962 4 Valientes 1961 Milagrosang Kamay Miraculous Hand 1961 Krusaldo 1960 Wala Kang Kapantay There s No One Like You 1960 Seksing Seksi Mapanghina Sexy Attractive 1960s Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit Christmas Has Come 1959 Pabo Real Peacock 1957 Pandaggo ni Neneng Neneng s Dance 1955 El jugador 1955 Pangako ng Puso The Promise of the Heart 1955 Taong Paniki Batman 1952 Bohemyo Bohemian 1952 Gamugamong naging Lawin A Moth that became a Hawk 1951 La Roca Trinidad 1951 Satur 1951 Pagtutuos Fighting 1950 Balaraw Spear 1949 Ang Lumang Bahay sa Gulod The Old House at the Ridge 1949 Kidlat sa Silangan Lightning in the East 1949 Capas 1949 Siyudad sa Ilalim ng Lupa City Underground 1949 Kayummangi Fair skin 1949 Ang Lumang Simbahan The Old Church 1949 Kumander Sundang Commander Dagger 1948 Sierra Madre bundok ng hiwaga Sierra Madre Mountain of Miracle 1948 Dolorosa 1948 Forbidden Women 1947 Kamagong Bayani ng Mahirap Mahogany The Poor s Hero Masaganang Kabukiran Prosperous Land Ang Pagibig Ko y Ingatan Mo Take Care of My Love 1939 Hindi Kita Malimot I Can t Forget You 1933 Ang Pasko ay Sumapit Christmas Has Come with Levi CelerioReferences Edit Tommer Shlomo Josefino Cenizal Celebrities Galore The Spiritual Encyclopaedia Of The Famous Notice of death of Josefino Cenizal philstar com accessed 12 September 2015 Archived 2015 04 02 at the Wayback Machine JOSEFINO CENIZAL profile Online Registry of Filipino Artists and their Work Retrieved 2 January 2011 Josefino Cenizal is Filscap awardee Philstar com 19 May 2010 Retrieved 26 August 2015 a b c Josefino Cenizal Film Academy of the Philippines Pasko 2009 Stamps Launched Philippine Postal Corporation www phlpost gov ph Retrieved 2019 05 31 de Guzman Nicai January 3 2018 Was Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit Stolen From Two Cebuano Musicians Esquiremag ph Retrieved 2019 05 31 Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Archived from the original on 2018 03 10 a b Arceo Dumlao Tina November 23 2014 Unknown man behind PH immortal yuletide music Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit is 98 Inquirer net Josefino Ymzon Cenizal Filipinas Heritage Library Ayala Foundation Gil Baby A 2010 05 19 Josefino Cenizal is Filscap awardee Philstar Global a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite 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