Kuwait: The village of Benaulim has produced some of Goa’s finest tiatrist over the years.
Although stalwart tiatrists such as Rosario Rodrigues, Koloi, Jack Bendes, Christopher, Meena, etc, are no more, the legacy continues with ever shining stars such as Roseferns, Jaju Fernandes, Peter-Roshan, Ben Evangelist, Donald Colaco, Menino-de-Bandar, Rosario de Benaulim, Comedian Bryan, Evon, etc, and many others.
Rosario de Benaulim, a singer with incredible voice and composure, has been around for the last 25 years and needs no introduction to Goan tiatr lovers. Google ‘Rosario de Benaulim’ on the internet and you will have hundreds of links to his videos and songs.
The popular singer is one of the star attractions to feature in Maestro Shahu’s acclaimed Konkani musical ‘Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem’ to be staged 2nd Dec 2016 at Salmiya Indian Model School (SIMS) starting 4.30am.
The show is organized by St. Francis Xavier (SFX) Boys to raise funds for charity.
ROSARIO DE BENAULIM - EARLY YEARS
Born to Lourenco Fernandes and Pedrinha Rebello, Rosario lives in Vassvaddo, Benaulim.
Having stepped onto the tiatr stage in 1980 as a 10-year-old child artiste in Peter de Benaulim's production 'Cleophas', Rosario went on to perform in one-act plays and zomnivele khell.
After his education at Holy Trinity School and Higher Secondary, Benaulim, Rosario took up a job as a Sales Executive for a wine company.
Rosario started his professional career as a tiatr writer, singer and composer, however, he is best known as a singer and for his moralistic songs on different themes.
The popular star is seldom known to have touched the subject of political songs.
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Rosario made his mark as a professional artiste in 1991, when he acted in Lino Fernandes' tiatr, 'Kosodlolo Somaj' at Gomant Vidya Niketan hall, Margao.
Since then, he has performed for several prominent tiatr directors such as H Britton, C D'Silva, Patrick Dourado, Samuel Carvalho, Milagres de Chandor, Pal Soares, Ignatius de Xelvon, Mariano Fernandes, Roseferns, Prince Jacob, Mario Menezes, John D'Silva, Anil-Olga, Ben Evangelisto, Sally, Selvy, Betty Alvares, etc.
ROSARIO’S OWN DRAMA PRODUCTION
Under Lion of Judah Production, Rosario de Benaulim staged his own, first ever tiatr - ‘Amontronn’ in 2016 as a Writer/ Director and Producer. He released the drama upon completing 25 years on Konkani stage, the drama was highly successful.
Rosario de Benaulim has also written 6 other dramas for Betty Alvares namely ‘Tuzo Upkar’, ‘Zagronn’, ‘Morgad Put’, ‘Mhojem Mhaka Dhi’, ‘Zannvai’ and ‘Dev Dita Tem’.
The captivating singer has produced numerous audio albums mostly under the production of ‘Lion of Judah’.
Rosario's audio productions include popular albums such as ‘Inam Jiklolo Photo’, ‘Bieam’, VCDs ‘Gulfantle Koxtt’, and ‘Dev Boro Dis Dium’, DVD ‘Dev Boro Dis Dium’, Mp3 of 50 valuable Compositions Vol 1 - Vomp'pi ani Bieam, Mp3 of another 50 valuable Compositions vol 2, etc.
Apart from his own, Rosario has penned lyrics for audio albums of Betty Alvares in ‘Abortion’, ‘Vattsuro’ and ‘Social Worker’.
Rosario also features in a number of audio CDs, video albums, and Youtube Videos.
In his career, Rosario has travelled all over the Middle-East Gulf, UK and the Konkan world. Currently he is a key actor-singer of Roseferns dramatic troupe.
The hazel-eyed star is happily married to Genette Fernandes.
The much admired Rosario is expected to be at his best in Kuwait on 2nd Dec 2016.
‘TIATRISTPONN DEVACHEM DENNNEM’, is a musical show with comedy skits. A cast of select artistes that will perform for the show apart from Rosario de Benaulim include:
Lawry Travasso,
Shunaina – Voice of Goa fame
Amresh Kamat – Mimicry artiste
COMEDIANS:
Nelson Colaco & Lucy Aranha
ON VOCALS:
Kuwait Trio of Cajetan de Sanvordem, Mario de Majorda and Michael D’Silva,
Gracy Rodrigues,
Clemmie Almeida,
Esparansa Barretto,
Laurente Pereira,
Balthazar Pontes,
Alberto Azavedo
Katty de Navelim,
Bab Agnel,
Seby & Seby Mascarenhas,
Custodio de Cuncolim
Pitu Ferns &
Gasper Crasto
MUSICIANS:
Maestro Shahu,
Faustino Fernandes,
Flaviano Furtado,
Tony Fernandes,
Rafio Gonsalves
