MANILA, Philippines — Veteran and award-winning director and producer Bobby Garcia passed away. He was 55 years old.
Garcia’s friend, TV host Boy Abunda, confirmed the news on Wednesday afternoon during the broadcast of his program, “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.”
“Ito po ay isang malungkot na balita para sa mga kaibigan ng one of my best friends in my life, Bobby Garcia, the director. Pumanaw po ang multi-awarded theater director-producer na si Bobby Garcia sa edad na 55 (This is sad news for the friends of one of my best friends in life, Bobby Garcia, the director. The multi-awarded theater director-producer Bobby Garcia has passed away at the age of 55,” Abunda said.
“The family thanks friends for understanding their desire for privacy during this very, very difficult time.”
Abunda said Garcia was “one of the beautiful persons, inside and out,” he met.
“You will be missed. And wherever you are — I know you’re in heaven. Bobby, I want you to know that you are loved,” Abunda ended.
No further details of Garcia’s passing are available as of posting time.
Garcia was a prolific figure in theater, not just in the Philippines. He has a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Directing for Theatre from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University in New York.
In 1999, Garcia founded one of Asia’s most prolific and successful theater companies, Atlantis Productions/ Atlantis Theatrical Group of Companies.
According to his website, he has directed over 50 plays and musicals in Canada and throughout the Asian region. As a producer has spearheaded over 65 productions (including 20 international premieres) in the Asian region.
Among his most prolific works was “Here Lies Love,” which earned four Tony Award nominations.
One of Garcia’s last works was “Request sa Radyo” the local adaptation of “Request Program” starring Dolly de Leon and Lea Salonga. It was staged in October this year.
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