"TUJEA UPKAR" - Konkani Drama on 21/9/2001 in Kuwait
Laurente Pereira hailing from Utorda , started his acting career at the age of 12 years in the local tiatrs under the director Lino Dourado. He has also acted in A.I.R plays written by Wency Pereira, Master Joe Vaz. His first professional play was “Upkari” directed by Vitorin Pereira, which was staged in Goa and Bombay.
Starting with the drama “Battli” by Pascoal Rodrigues, Laurente shot
to fame, which completed more than 100 shows. In 1988, he had to leave for
Kuwait for better prospects. Here, he acted in Battli and a number of other
dramas. Due to the unfortunate Invasion, he had to leave Kuwait in 1990. In
Goa, once again, he showed his talent in “Mauli” by Jose Rod, which was a
super hit,and which crossed more than 200 shows. The other directors he acted
for are Remmie Colaco(Ostoricho Mog), Patrick Dourado(Varem,Zababdari
etc.).
In 1995, he left for U.A.E. There he acted for Milagres De Chandor .Due to his
work, in 1999 he returned to Kuwait. On arrival he was offered the lead role
in Rosary Ferns “Ami Chukli”. He then acted for Jose Rod “Tujem Naun
Vhodd Zaun” and Mario de Majorda’s “Anvddo” wherein he put an
outstanding performance.
Among
the dramas that he has acted, the one close to his heart is Mauli and Battli.
He considers Jose Rod as an outstanding director and Pascoal Rodrigues a good
family drama writer. He favorite actress is Chitra, for her motherly
roles and other actress like Antonette Mendes, Clara, Dyna, Betty Ferns based
on their acting abilities. He also admires the talented actor Jose Rod ‘s
acting character roles for Prince Jacob’s Dramas.
Recently
he sang a trio with Patrick and Donald for Comedian Philip’s Musical show
“Hem Kasar Koslem” held in Kuwait.
Laurente has plans of staging his own drama “Tuje Upkar”, in aid of Our
Lady of Lourdes Church, Utorda. The drama will be held in September in Kuwait
with stage artiste from Goa and those in Kuwait.
He is a promising and an upcoming actor /director, we wish him the very best for his production.
United
Club of Utorda presents a suspense thriller "Tuje Upkar" (Your Favours)
written & directed by Laurente Pereira with
a cast from Kuwait including comedy queen Querobina, Jose Rod, ace comedian
Philip, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Marcus Vaz, Patrick, Joe Frank, Adrian, Simon,
Micheal, Sunny Vaz, Bernard Estibero and three dazling stars from Goa: Rosy
Alvares, Chitra Servaikar and comedian Augostinho.
The proceeds will go in aid of the Utorda Church in Goa.
Venue:
Indian Embassy Auditorium.
Time: 10:30 a.m. 1st show - 4:30 p.m. 2nd show.
Music by: Maestro Shahu and Party.
Dolby Sound by: The Spiders.
Lights and Visual effects by: Tony Fernandes.
For
more details, Tel: 5620665 / 9205365 / 3720914 / 4750637
6262597 / 6643159 or Golden Goa (Maliya)