Bayani Casimiro

Bayani Casimiro
Born(1918-07-16)July 16, 1918
San Pablo, Laguna, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1989(1989-01-27) (aged 70)[1]
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines[2]
Occupation(s)Filipino dancer, actor and comedian
Years active1936–1989
SpouseNieves Manuel
Children1

Bayani Casimiro Sr. (July 16, 1918 – January 27, 1989)[3] was a Filipino dancer who was among the leading stars of bodabil (vaudeville) in the 1930s and 1940s.[4] He also appeared in musical films and later in life, in comedic roles. A tap dancer, he was frequently called the "Fred Astaire of the Philippines".[5][6]

  1. ^ "Gravetour of the Famous E282en | Bayani Casimiro | Loyola Memorial Park -Parañaque". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 September 2015.
  3. ^ Marge Enriquez (1994). "Philippine Dance". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. V (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 201. ISBN 971-8546-28-6.
  4. ^ Nicanor Tiongson (1994). "Philippine Theater". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 54. ISBN 971-8546-30-8.
  5. ^ Fernandez, Doreen (2004-12-16). "Philippine Theater in English". NCCA. Archived from the original on 2008-01-16. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
  6. ^ Villaruz, Basilio Esteban (2004-12-16). "Philippine Dance in the American Period". NCCA. Archived from the original on January 17, 2006. Retrieved 2008-01-19.