...the Grant art

Artworks of Fil-British actress featured in London

08/03/2011

GMA News

 

(From left) Rebecca Grant, Robert Powell, PHL Embassy in London Charge d’ Affaires Reynaldo Catapang and Mrs Cristy Catapang. - DFA website

The artworks of Filipina-British actress Rebecca Grant were featured in a two-week exhibit in London, marking the 65th anniversary of Philippines-United Kingdom bilateral relations.

The Philippine Embassy in London hosted the exhibition "An Actor's Art" by multi-talented Filipino-British artist Rebecca Grant from July 5 to 15.

"It was the debut art exhibit of Ms. Grant, who is well-known in Britain for her starring roles in theatre, film and television," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Reynaldo Catapang said it was "a great pleasure" for him "to feature one of the most versatile Filipino-British talents in the United Kingdom."

"The Embassy is proud to have members of the Filipino community who shine, excel and well-recognized by the mainstream British audience," he added.

The DFA said two dozen paintings presented colourful images of Grant's past experiences on stage and film, as well as intimate portraits of her co-stars in her various acting projects.

Among them were Hollywood actor Christian Slater and renowned British thespian Robert Powell.

On the other hand, the DFA said Grant's art has previously earned her national art prizes, including those awarded by the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra.

Present at the launch reception at the Embassy were artists, actors, producers, art critics and members of the Filipino community.

During the launch, a portrait of Robert Powell, who is well-known in the Philippines for portraying Jesus of Nazareth, was unveiled.

The other highlights of the launch included musical numbers by Hungarian soprano Zita Tatrai and British swing band Jive Aces.

Pinay mother

Grant has a Filipina mother who hails from La Union.

She grew up in the UK, and was once a regular member of the Filipino dance troupe Lahing Kayumanggi.

She is famous among British audiences for her portrayal of Filipina nurse Daisha Anderson in the award-winning TV medical drama "Holby City," the DFA said.

Grant had appeared on several West End productions such as Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Bombay Dreams" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." - VVP, GMA News