CASAS, Charlie
Charlie Casas was born in Balut, Tondo in 1963 and graduated from Valenzuela High School. He is the grandson of British chief petty officer Charles James Bates, who came to the Philippines and married a Filipina. His late father was guerilla fighter Guillermo Bates, and is the youngest brother of artist Jimmy Bates. At the age of 15, he […]
CELIS, Alejandro
Alejandro Celis was born in Sta. Cruz, Manila in 1937, and is the younger brother of Philippine Master Painter, Domingo Celis. He graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Following his graduation, he was sponsored by Dr. Andres Soriano Sr. to travel to the United States. He taught […]