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| According to ], Garcia started his career in the ] as a screenwriter and special effect supporter. | According to ], Garcia started his career in the ] as a screenwriter and special effect supporter. | ||
| === Ang Panday === | |||
| Garccia was producing his own first animated series entitled ''Ang Panday'' (lit. ''The Blacksmith''), an action-adventure fantasy series based on ] by ] (who serves as co-writer and director for that series) and ] and ] by ], the series take place after the storyline of the first film.<ref name="FEX32">Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202123458/http://www.filipinoexpress.com/20/51_eweek.html|date=December 2, 2008}}, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007</ref> It was then aired over ] in November 1986.<ref name="FEX3">Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202123458/http://www.filipinoexpress.com/20/51_eweek.html|date=December 2, 2008}}, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007</ref> | |||
| Although it was a consistent success for two years, ''Ang Panday'' lasted only for six months due to the high cost of producing an animated feature or series.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Belen |first=Crispina Martinez |date=July 14, 2007 |title=Dolphy, Vilma lead 30 Filipino animation awardees in December |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/31/ENTR2006083173087.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714215821/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/31/ENTR2006083173087.html |archive-date=July 14, 2007 |access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| === Adarna: The Mythical Bird === | |||
| {{Main|Adarna: The Mythical Bird}} | |||
| === Other works === | === Other works === | ||
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| Geirry Garccia | |
|---|---|
 Garcia in 2008 | |
| Born | Geraldo A. Garcia 1952 Philippines |
| Died | February 12, 2010(2010-02-12) (aged 57–58) Verona, New Jersey |
| Spouse | Elmaurie Garcia |
| Children | 2 |
Geraldo A. Garccia (1952 – February 12, 2010), known professionally as Geirry Garccia, was a Filipino animator, painter and filmmaker recognized as a "brainchild" of Philippine animation for his well-known pioneering animation works.
Career
According to Knowledge Channel, Garcia started his career in the Philippine film industry as a screenwriter and special effect supporter.
Ang Panday
Garccia was producing his own first animated series entitled Ang Panday (lit. The Blacksmith), an action-adventure fantasy series based on a komic character by Carlo J. Caparas (who serves as co-writer and director for that series) and Steve Gan and 1980 film of the same name by Ronwaldo Reyes, the series take place after the storyline of the first film. It was then aired over RPN 9 in November 1986.
Although it was a consistent success for two years, Ang Panday lasted only for six months due to the high cost of producing an animated feature or series.
Adarna: The Mythical Bird
Main article: Adarna: The Mythical BirdOther works
Garcia was tapped to do commercials for Nickelodeon and illustrations for MacMillan Children’s books which includes projects like Little Snow Girl, Ernie and Bubba, Little Mouse, and Toyster Animation series.
Personal life
Garcia is a resident of Verona since 1998, said he temporarily left his career in the Philippines and chose to live a quiet life in the United States.
Death
On February 12, he passed away in his home in Verona, New Jersey due to a lingering heart ailment when he was 58. He was survived by his wife Elmaurie and two sons, Elginero and Gerome.
References
- ^ Visaya, Momar G. (February 18, 2010). "Filipino animator Geirry Garcia succumbs to heart ailment". Asian Journal. Archived from the original on February 24, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- C, Noel Y. (2008-11-29). "NYC ♥ NYC: DOLPHY visits NEW YORK for GERRY GARCIA's ART EXHIBIT OPENING at PHILIPPINE CENTER". NYC ♥ NYC. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. Animation awards honors Dolphy, FPJ and more Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007
- Pagsuyuin-Hakim Judith. Animation awards honors Dolphy, FPJ and more Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, filipinoexpress.com, February 22, 2007
- Belen, Crispina Martinez (July 14, 2007). "Dolphy, Vilma lead 30 Filipino animation awardees in December". Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- abs-cbnNEWS.com (June 19, 2008). "Animator says 'Urduja' claim as first Pinoy animated movie is false". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2023.