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.
Geirry Garccia | |
|---|---|
 Garcia in 2008 | |
| Born | Geraldo A. Garcia 1952 Philippines |
| Died | February 12, 2010 (aged 57–58) |
| Spouse | Elmaurie Garcia |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editAccording to Knowledge Channel, Garcia started his career in the Philippine film industry as a screenwriter and special effect supporter.
Ang Panday
editGarccia 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
editOther works
editGarcia 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
editGarcia is a resident of Verona since 1998, said he temporarily left his career in the Philippines and chose to live a quiet life in the United States.[6]
Death
editOn February 12, he passed away 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.