Marichu Maceda
Marichu Maceda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Azucena Vera-Perez December 23, 1942 |
| Died | September 7, 2020 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Manay Ichu |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Notable work | Dyesebel (1978) Batch '81 (1982) |
| Spouse | Ernesto Maceda |
| Children | 5 (including Edward) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Gina de Venecia (sister) Jose O. Vera (grandfather) Dolores Honrado (grandmother) Christopher de Venecia (nephew) |
Maria Azucena "Marichu" Vera-Perez Maceda (December 23, 1942 – September 7, 2020) was a Filipino film producer and executive.
Early life
[edit]Maria Azucena Vera-Perez,[1] was born on December 23, 1942[2] to Jose R. Perez and Azucena "Nene" Vera who owned and managed Sampaguita Pictures.[3] Maria Azucena or Marichu, was the eldest of seven children.[4]
Career
[edit]Maceda was born to the Vera-Perez family who are known for owning Sampaguita Pictures, a major production company in the Philippines from the 1930s to the 1970s.[5] Maceda, who would be affectionally known as "Manay Ichu" within the film industry, grew to be a film producer herself. She is known for producing the 1982 film Batch '81 directed by Mike de Leon and the 1978 film Dyesebel of Anthony Taylor.[2][1] Working within and outside of Sampaguita, Maceda would also work as a writer and production designer.[6] She would also setup MVP Pictures.[7]
She also had a role in the establishment of various film organizations in the Philippines such as the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Metro Manila Film Festival, and the Film Academy of the Philippines.[1]
Death
[edit]Maceda who had a lingering illness died on September 7, 2020, due to cardio respiratory failure at the age of 77. She died at a hospital in Quezon City.[8]
Legacy
[edit]The Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award (also known as Marichu Maceda Achievement Award), awarded every Gabi ng Parangal (transl. Awards Night) of the Metro Manila Film Festival since 2022 to the significant contributors to the Philippine industry, is named after her.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Marichu Maceda was married to Ernesto Maceda, a former senator. They had five children.[8][10] One of her children, Edward, is an incumbent representative from Manila's 4th district.[11] Maceda's maternal grandfather, Jose O. Vera was also a senator.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Aguilar, Krissy (September 7, 2020). "Movie pioneer 'Manay Ichu' passes away at 77". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Chua, Zsarlene (September 8, 2020). "Film producer Marichu Maceda, 77". BusinessWorld. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (May 15, 2014). "What Mama Nene taught her children". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Siytangco, Deedee (October 18, 2020). "The Vera-Perez sisters as the Swan and Pollyana". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (September 7, 2020). "Marichu "Manay Ichu" Maceda has passed away". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (September 7, 2020). "Film icon Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda dies at 77". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Constantino, Ronald (September 13, 2020). "Like losing a sister". Tempo. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Ramos, Neil; Terrazola, Vanne Elaine (September 7, 2020). "Manay Ichu Maceda, PH cinema pioneer, passes away at 77". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ de Leon, Ed (December 27, 2022). "Ate Vi kauna-unahang tatanggap ng Marichu Maceda Achievement Award" (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Cepeda, Mara (June 22, 2016). "Ex-Senate leader Ernesto Maceda's sons: 'He died a happy man'". Rappler. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (June 24, 2016). "Maceda's last will". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2022.