Geirry Garccia
Geirry Garccia | |
|---|---|
 Garcia in 2008 | |
| Born | Geraldo A. Garcia 1952 Philippines |
| Died | February 12, 2010 (aged 57–58) |
| Spouse | Elmaurie Garcia |
| Children | 2 |
Geraldo A. Garccia (1952 – February 12, 2010),[1] known professionally as Geirry Garccia, was a Filipino animator, painter[2] and filmmaker recognized as a "brainchild" of Philippine animation for his well-known pioneering animation works.
Career
[edit]According to Knowledge Channel, Garcia started his career in the Philippine film industry as a screenwriter and special effect supporter.
Ang Panday
[edit]Garccia was producing his own first animated series entitled Ang Panday (lit. The Blacksmith), an action-adventure fantasy series based on a komic character by Carlo J. Caparas (who serves as co-writer and director for that series) and Steve Gan and 1980 film of the same name by Ronwaldo Reyes, the series take place after the storyline of the first film.[3] It was then aired over RPN 9 in November 1986.[4]
Although it was a consistent success for two years, Ang Panday lasted only for six months due to the high cost of producing an animated feature or series.[5]
Adarna: The Mythical Bird
[edit]Other works
[edit]Garcia was tapped to do commercials for Nickelodeon and illustrations for MacMillan Children’s books which includes projects like Little Snow Girl, Ernie and Bubba, Little Mouse, and Toyster Animation series.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Garcia had been a resident of Verona, New Jersey since 1998, and said he temporarily left his career in the Philippines and chose to live a quiet life in the United States.[6]
Death
[edit]On February 12, 2010, he died in his home in Verona, New Jersey due to a lingering heart ailment when he was 58. He was survived by his wife Elmaurie and two sons, Elginero and Gerome.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Visaya, Momar G. (February 18, 2010). "Filipino animator Geirry Garcia succumbs to heart ailment". Asian Journal. Archived from the original on February 24, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- ^ C, Noel Y. (2008-11-29). "NYC ♥ NYC: DOLPHY visits NEW YORK for GERRY GARCIA's ART EXHIBIT OPENING at PHILIPPINE CENTER". NYC ♥ NYC. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. Animation awards honors Dolphy, FPJ and more Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007
- ^ Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. Animation awards honors Dolphy, FPJ and more Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007
- ^ Belen, Crispina Martinez (July 14, 2007). "Dolphy, Vilma lead 30 Filipino animation awardees in December". Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ abs-cbnNEWS.com (June 19, 2008). "Animator says 'Urduja' claim as first Pinoy animated movie is false". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2023.