Edgar Calabia Samar
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Edgar Calabia Samar is a poet and fictionist from San Pablo City
, Philippines
. He has received the Palanca Awards
for his poetry collections and futuristic fiction. He has also been awarded the PBBY-Salanga Writer's Prize, the NCCA Writer's Prize for the Novel, the Gantimpalang Collantes sa Sanaysay, and the Gawad Surian sa Tula. His poetry book, Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Tulambuhay, was nominated for the National Book Award
. His award-winning children story Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Adarna has been adapted into play by Job Pagsibigan and was staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
as part of The Virgin Labfest in July 2008. The same story was also adapted for television in a storytelling segment of GMA-7's Art Angel
episode last May 29, 2008. His latest book, Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog, was recipient of the 2005 NCCA Writer's Prize; its translation to English as Eight Muses of the Fall was longlisted in the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize. Samar is also fellow to the 2010 International Writing Program of the University of Iowa.
, Philippines
. He attended a diocesan catholic school, the Liceo de San Pablo, from grade school to high school (1988–1998) before he entered the Ateneo de Manila University
where he finished his AB in Psychology (2002) and MA in Filipino Literature (2004). In Ateneo, he became a member of Heights for four years (1998–2002).
Samar teaches Philippine Literature and Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University
. He served as President of Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo in 2002-2004, and now acts as moderator of Heights. He has served as panelist to several national writers workshops in the Philippines. He also directed the 7th Ateneo National Writers Workshop held in October 2007 at the Sacred Heart Novitiate in Quezon City
. He currently lives in Marikina City
.
San Pablo City
The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He has received the Palanca Awards
Palanca Awards
The Palanca Awards or Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the Philippines' most prestigious and most enduring literary awards and is dubbed as the "Pulitzer Prize" of the Philippines...
for his poetry collections and futuristic fiction. He has also been awarded the PBBY-Salanga Writer's Prize, the NCCA Writer's Prize for the Novel, the Gantimpalang Collantes sa Sanaysay, and the Gawad Surian sa Tula. His poetry book, Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Tulambuhay, was nominated for the National Book Award
Philippine National Book Awards
The Philippine National Book Awards, or simply the National Book Awards, is a Philippine literary award sponsored by the NBDB and the MCC . It is the national book award of the Philippines...
. His award-winning children story Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Adarna has been adapted into play by Job Pagsibigan and was staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
as part of The Virgin Labfest in July 2008. The same story was also adapted for television in a storytelling segment of GMA-7's Art Angel
Art Angel
Art Angel was a 30-minute Philippine educational show for children aged 6–12 years old. It aims to promote art as accessible and doable and fun to do as well. The show airs every Saturday mornings on GMA Network....
episode last May 29, 2008. His latest book, Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog, was recipient of the 2005 NCCA Writer's Prize; its translation to English as Eight Muses of the Fall was longlisted in the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize. Samar is also fellow to the 2010 International Writing Program of the University of Iowa.
Life
Samar was born on 18 February 1981 in San Pablo CitySan Pablo City
The City of San Pablo , a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, is one of the country's oldest cities. The City of San Pablo lies in the southern portion of Laguna province...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He attended a diocesan catholic school, the Liceo de San Pablo, from grade school to high school (1988–1998) before he entered the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
where he finished his AB in Psychology (2002) and MA in Filipino Literature (2004). In Ateneo, he became a member of Heights for four years (1998–2002).
Samar teaches Philippine Literature and Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
. He served as President of Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo in 2002-2004, and now acts as moderator of Heights. He has served as panelist to several national writers workshops in the Philippines. He also directed the 7th Ateneo National Writers Workshop held in October 2007 at the Sacred Heart Novitiate in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
. He currently lives in Marikina City
Marikina City
Marikina, officially the City of Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, was former capital of the province of Manila during the declaration of Philippine Independence and one of the sixteen cities within the Manila Metropolitan Area. Marikina is part of Eastern Manila District of...
.
Books
- Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog (Anvil Publishing, 2009)
- Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Tulambuhay (ADMU Office of Research and Publications, 2006)
- Isa na Namang Pagtingala sa Buwan (National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2005)
- Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Darna! (Adarna House, 2002)
Poetry
- "Kuwentong-Bayan" in Literatura 8: Tha Palanca 2004 Issue
- "Walang Diwata ng Apoy" in Literatura 8: The Palanca 2004 Issue
- "2000" in High Chair Issue # 5 (July–December 2005)
- "Gnosis" in Volume 35
Essay
- "Si Big Brother, Si Boy Bastos, at ang Pagsasalba ng Katawan sa Textong Popular Ayon Kay Antonio Pigafetta" in Malay 20, No. 1 (2007)
- "Paghawak sa Panahon: Ang Salaysay Bilang Talinghaga sa Tula" in Loyola Schools Review 6 (2007)
Awards, Grants, Fellowships
- 2010 International Writing Program, Fellow
- 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize, Longlist for "Eight Muses of the Fall"
- 2007 Gantimpalang Collantes sa Sanaysay, Second Prize for "Tungo sa Pag-awit ng Inadung"
- 2007 46th UP National Writers Workshop, Fellow for Poetry in Filipino
- 2005 NCCA Writer's Prize, Grand Prize for Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog
- 2004 Gawad Surian sa Tula, Grand Prize for "Kung Bakit Tayo Nakikinig sa Alamat"
- 2004 PBBY-Salanga Writer's Prize, Honorable Mention for "Magkano Papuntang Antipolo?"
- 2004 Palanca Awards2004 Palanca AwardsThe Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners in the year 2004 :-English Division:Futuristic Fiction*First Prize: Irene Carolina Sarmiento, "They Don't Bite"...
for Poetry in Filipino, First Prize for "Tayong Lumalakad Nang Matulin" - 2003 Palanca Awards2003 Palanca AwardsThe Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners in the year 2003 :-English Division:Poetry*First Prize: Isidoro Cruz, "Bodies Of Water"*Second Prize: Angelo Suarez, "Exploratoria"...
for Future Fiction in Filipino, Second Prize for "Project: EYOD" - 2003 1st Iyas-La Salle National Writers' Workshop, Fellow for Poetry in Filipino
- 2002 Palanca Awards2002 Palanca AwardsThe Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners in the year 2002 :-English Division:Novel*Grand Prize: Vicente Garcia Groyon, "The Sky Over Dimas"Short Story...
for Poetry in Filipino, Second Prize for "Pag-aabang sa Kundiman at Iba Pang Tula" - 2002 PBBY-Salanga Writer's Prize, Grand Prize for "Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Darna!"
- 2001 38th UP National Writers Workshop, Fellow for Poetry in Filipino
- 2000 1st UST National Writers' Workshop, Fellow for Poetry in Filipino
- 1999 6th Ateneo-Heights Writers' Workshop, Fellow for Poetry in Filipino
- 1997 National Schools Press ConferenceNational Schools Press ConferenceThe National Schools Press Conference is the highest competition for journalism in both private schools and public elementary and high schools in the Philippines. Established in the year 1991 in pursuant to the Secretary. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
, Second Place for Editorial Writing in Filipino
External links
- Tales of children's stories
- The Pinay in Philippine children's literature
- Wanted: New Tagalog Poets
- Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo
- LasticMom recommends "Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Darna"
- "Between the workshop and the ukay-ukay"
- Ateneo celebrates Buwan ng Wika at Kultura 2007
- Fellows to the 7th Ateneo National Writers Workshop named
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- Likhaan awards 20 writing fellows
- Palanca harvest for 2003
- Wan dey isang araw
- Adarna House and AILAP award 9 Barlaya Fellowships
- Ilang tala hinggil sa Nationalism and Literature
- Donita brings Christmas to read-along kids
- 8 fellows to the 6th Barlaya workshop
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