MARGAO: The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has announced its prestigious lifetime achievement awards, to recognize the exceptional contributions of ten prominent tiatr artistes who have significantly enriched Goan tiatr stage. The function will be held on 14 December, 2024, at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, at 3:30 pm, to coincide with the birth anniversary of Pai Tiatrist Joao Agustinho Fernandes.
Awards will be conferred in Commercial and Non-Commercial categories. In the commercial category, the following artists have been honoured:
Domingos Coelho (Comedian Domnic) – A well-known figure in the tiatr community, Domnic has written, directed, and produced 17 tiatrs, with three of them published in book form.
Xec Amirodin alias Shaikh Amir – A talented mimic and actor, Shaikh Amir made his debut in 1985 and has written and directed several tiatrs, showcasing his versatility in the art form.
Xavier M. Fernandes alias Paklo – A musician who began his journey in 1980, Xavier has been a key part of many tiatr productions, contributing as a drummer and performer.
Jaikisan Dharmu Naik alias Kissan de Chinchinim – A prolific playwright and actor, Kissan has written 25 tiatrs and contributed to the Konkani entertainment industry in various ways.
Samuel Carvalho – Known for his impactful acting, Samuel has written and directed 17 tiatrs and has made a significant mark on the tiatr stage.
In the Non-Commercial category, the following individuals have been selected for the prestigious awards, which are given in memory of late Lucasinho Rebeiro:
Jose Antonio Pereira alias JP – An influential figure with a career spanning decades, JP has written over 1,000 cantaram and tiatr scripts.
Peter V. Fernandes – A veteran of the tiatr scene since 1968, Peter has contributed significantly as a writer, director, and performer.
Jose M F de J N Barreto alias Juju – Starting at a young age, Juju has been a prominent figure in the tiatr and Konkani music scenes.
Pedro Colaco – A dedicated actor, writer, and organizer, Pedro has been a significant contributor to Konkani theatre since 1976.
Francis Fernandes – With a deep connection to music, Francis has performed in over 50 tiatrs and songs, becoming an influential figure in the Goan cultural landscape.