Philomena’s Death Condoled
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“Philomena Braz e Crasto was a courageous lady who opened doors to other
girls to enter the tiatr stage when there were social constraints for
girls to act on the stage” said Mr. Premanand Lotlikar, President of
Dalgado Konknni Akademi. He was speaking during the condolence meet
organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa yesterday at Margao. Speaking further
Shri. Lotlikar praised her qualities as a fine actress who enriched the
tiatr stage by her acting and singing.
Wilson Mazarello, Anil Kumar, Jessie Dias, Bonifacio Dias, Fatima
D’Souza and others spoke on the occasion and highlighted Philomena’s
role as an actress and a singer. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of
TAG in his address appealed to tiatr artistes to attend such meetings in
large numbers because it should be the duty of tiatr artistes to pay
his/her respect to the departed soul who has done a yeomen service to
the cause of tiatr. Candida Crasto daughter of Philomena Braz and other
family members attended the condolence meet. Shri. Joy Fernandes,
Programme officer of TAG proposed a vote of thanks.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
