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Malou Leviste Jacob

マルー・レヴィステ・ジャコブ

Marū Revisute Jakobu

Profile

Gender
Female
Nationality
Filipino
Languages
Tagalog, English

Career

Occupations
playwright, television drama writer, documentary filmmaker
Active Years
1970-
Affiliations
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)

Education

Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll College)
Communication
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Country: Philippines
City University of New York
TV production and Direction
Country: United States
Specific campus unclear
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Film production
Country: United States

Awards

S.E.A. Write Award
Result: recipient

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Timbangan ay Tagilid

1970 play

Aidao

1972 play

Raha Sulayman at Megat Salamay

1978 play

Juan Tamban

1979 play

Ang Mahabang Pagdadalawang Isip sa Maikling Buhay ng Isang Peti-Burgis

1982 play

Pepe

play

Bibliography

  • Timbangan ay Tagilid
  • Aidao
  • Raha Sulayman at Megat Salamay
  • Juan Tamban
  • Ang Mahabang Pagdadalawang Isip sa Maikling Buhay ng Isang Peti-Burgis
  • Pepe
  • Pagod na Ako
  • Irog

Legacy

Filipino playwright, resident playwright at PETA, recipient of the S.E.A. Write Award. Known for works reflecting social realities.

Quotes

  • A playwright cannot work in isolation. A playwright must be in touch with the realities behind our make-believe world.
    Source: Statement by Malou Jacob