Jovita fuentes and manuel roxas biography

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ISBN 971-10-1206-9

New Day Publishers: Quezon City, 2009

[from the Foreword by R. A. Simson]

The Passion of Jovita Fuentes, a drama by Peter Solis Nery, captures the powerful sweep of political transformation that created the modern Philippine nation during the first half of the twentieth century. From the lives of well-known figures – Maestra Jovita Fuentes and President Manuel Roxas, who played important roles in Philippine history, Nery has woven a grand saga of love and betrayal in a time of social upheaval. Steeped in the grandeur of the struggle of colonial people for independence, The Passion of Jovita Fuentes is at the core a tragic story of lovers trapped by the conventions of a country that has failed to keep up with the forward march of society.

The Passion of Jovita Fuentes is Filipino writer Peter Solis Nery’s first full-length play in English. With the quest for Philippine independence as backdrop, Nery has created a spellbinding story out of the social and political forces that shaped the twentieth century. He has drawn with sensitivity and compassion the love story of two people whose lives shaped and were shaped by the country they loved. The play is a tribute to the power of art to overcome tragedy and to those whose fierce passion continues to ignite the spark of artistry in successive generations. It is surely one of the most important Filipino plays of the decade, having been awarded first prize in the prestigious Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in 2008.

Jovita Fuentes was a renowned Filipino soprano who was widely recognized as the first international opera star from the Philippines. She was born in 1895 and passed away in 1978. Jovita made her debut in Italy in 1925 and received high praise for her portrayal of Cio-Cio San in Madama Butterfly. She performed across Europe and the US, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence. She was known for her interpretations of roles in operas like La Bohème, Iris, and Salome. Although she retired from performing in 1945, she continued to contribute to the world of music as a voice teacher and advocate for music education.

Jovita Fuentes was the first Filipina to receive the prestigious National Artist Award for Music in 1976. Her pioneering legacy paved the way for future generations of Filipino opera singers, inspiring them to strive for international recognition. She also founded the Artists' Guild of the Philippines, which promoted opera appreciation within the country.

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Both Manuel Roxas and Jovita Fuentes hailed from Capiz. The former went on to become the 5th president of the Philippines while the latter wowed the international audience as an opera singer. They were romantically linked to each other–some say it was just puppy love while other sources believe it was true love gone wrong.

Manuel and Jovita were childhood sweethearts. The relationship had to take a back seat when Manoling–as Roxas was fondly called–was sent to study in Hongkong. He later graduated from Manila High School and then took up law at the University of the Philippines. Meanwhile, Jovita was sent by her father, Don Canuto Fuentes, to Manila to further her studies. And this is when Manoling and Jovita crossed paths once again.

For a while, Jovita lived with Manoling's two aunts who were old maids. He used to visit the place not just to bring lanzones to his aunts, but also to watch Jovita play the piano. Before long, the two began dating each other. The relationship lasted for 3 years and ended when Jovita declined Manoling's proposal, the reason of which was Manoling's refusal to talk to her parents about the marriage.

Heartbroken, the two parted ways. Manoling eventually married Miss Philippines Trinidad de Leon who was also a daughter of Sen. Ceferino de Leon of Bulacan. Jovita, on the other hand, traveled abroad and found international success as an opera singer.

Rumor has it that Manoling only married Trining to advance his career as a politician. As for Jovita, she became the first National Artist for Music in 1976 but never married.

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