Celebrating the ‘Quintosian’ Legacy
Today, April 27, marks one year since the passing of Floy Quintos, playwright, director, cultural worker, mentor, and beloved figure in Philippine arts and culture.
To mark his first death anniversary, friends and associates are mounting “Shades of Floy: Celebrating the Quintosian Legacy” at the Hyundai Hall of Areté, Ateneo de Manila, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be an evening of gathering, storytelling, and remembrance in honor of a life dedicated to creativity, courage, and country.
Floy’s work left its mark not only on stage, but in the lives and hearts of countless artists, students, collaborators, and audiences. His plays—including his final work, “Grace,” which premiered after his passing—asked difficult questions. His stories held mirrors to our histories. His mentorship shaped generations.
This tribute is open to all, to those who knew him well, worked alongside him, learned from him, or simply sat in the audience and were moved by his words. The event will include a Mass and performances by the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Teroy Guzman, Mario Magallona, Nelsito Gomez, Teetin Villanueva, Ronah Rostata-De la Peña, Jessette Namin, Jon Abella, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Ana Abad Santos, Stella Cañete-Mendoza, Poppert Bernadas, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Aleron, Arkel Mendoza, Bituin Escalante, and Franco Laurel. It is directed by Dexter Santos.
