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Adrian Empremiado Cristobal

アドリアン・エンプレミアド・クリストバル

Adorian Enpuremiado Kurisutobaru

Aliases: Adrian E. Cristobal / Adrian Cristobal Sr.

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1932-02-20 (Philippines)
Died
2007-12-22 (Makati, Philippines) age 75
Nationality
Filipino
Languages
English, Tagalog
Residence History
Manila, Philippines

Career

Occupations
Writer, Playwright, Fictionist, Essayist, Columnist, Government Official, Secretary of Labor
Active Years
1947-2007
Affiliations
Office of the President Speech-writing Office, Social Security System (SSS), University of the Philippines Board of Regents
Memberships
UMPIL (Union of Writers of the Philippines)

Education

University of the East
Country: Philippines
Dropped out

Awards

Palanca Awards
1960
Work: The Largest Crocodile in the World
Category: One-Act Play (English)
Organization: Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards Foundation
Result: Second Prize
Palanca Awards
1983
Category: Essay
Organization: Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards Foundation
Result: Second Prize
FAMAS Awards
1962
Work: El Filibusterismo
Category: Best Screenplay
Organization: Film Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Tragedy of the Revolution

Historical Book

Book on national hero Andres Bonifacio

RevolutionHistory

The Trial

Historical Book

Book on Andres Bonifacio

TrialHistory

The Largest Crocodile in the World

1960 One-Act Play

Satirical play

Political Satire

Style & Themes

Literary Style
SatiricalPoliticalHistorical
Recurring Motifs
PoliticsHistoryRevolution

Health

  • Lung cancer
    晩年
    Cause of death

Legacy

A prolific journalist, a political satirist, a historical writer and lecturer, a well-respected columnist, a brilliant fictionist and essayist, a creative playwright, a literary genius and a hardworking publisher.

Quotes

  • a prolific journalist, a political satirist, a historical writer and lecturer, a well-respected columnist, a brilliant fictionist and essayist, a creative playwright, a literary genius and a hardworking publisher.
    Source: Philippine Senate Resolution (2007)

Trivia

  • Won literary prizes at age 15
  • Founded UMPIL
  • Daughter Celina was Vice-Chairman of UMPIL
  • Son Adrian Jr. was appointed Director-General of the Intellectual Property Office