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| Catch UNDAUNTED, the musical on the Lopez Family as seen through the eyes of Oscar Lopez |
 Produced in celebration of the 80th birthday of Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez, the musicale Undaunted affirmed once again the Lopez family values passed on from the 1800s, and articulated so well by the late Eugenio H. Lopez, Sr. (Don Ening), founder of the modern day Lopez enterprise.Throughout the phoenix-like falling and rising of the Lopez fortunes, family members were guided by the following distinct values: a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit; business excellence; nationalism; unity and team work; a strong work ethic, integrity; social justice; and an over-riding concern for employee welfare and wellness. “We know from generations of experience that it is by living according to these values that a company will be built to last,” said Lopez in a message published in the souvenir program. He said "You will find in this stage presentation the values that keep us strong. For starters, we believe that our primary reason for being is to serve the Filipino people. Thus, not only are we committed to do no evil as Googles stated objective puts it. We shall always do business that will result not just for profit, but more importantly to benefit the various publics and communities that we serve. In more specific terms, we are guided by the following distinct Lopez Values a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, business excellence, nationalism, unity and team work, strong work ethic, integrity, social justice, and an over-riding concern for employee welfare and wellness. We know from generations of experience that it is by living according to these values that a company will be built to last." Originally conceptualized to celebrate the Lopez Group’s 80th founding anniversary in 2008, Undaunted was re-written to take on the point of view of Lopez, who himself wrote and published the family genealogy contained in a book launched in 1982.  Under its founder Don Ening, the Lopez Group from 1928 included two sugar haciendas, Spanish- and English-language newspapers, a shipping company, a bus company, and Iloilo-Negros Air Express Co., Inc. or INAEC, the first Filipino airline. As a historian, Lopez has advocated the study and documentation of events and practices throughout generations, across different businesses and even from all over the world, in a desire to draw out lessons that will ensure the longevity of enterprises intended to serve the Filipino people. Lopez Group assets suffered heavy losses during the Second World War (early 1940s), during the imposition of Martial Law (early 1970s), and again during the Asian financial contagion (late 1990s). It has managed to survive each major adversity and come out stronger every time. “The Lopez Group is also built to last. It is now 82 years old (by June 12) and I do hope it can last for centuries. That is the conclusion one gets after studying 200 years of Lopez entrepreneurship. That is also the theme of Undaunted, the story of how my father built the modern era Lopez Group. By imparting his undying values to us, his children, my father made sure that the Group will live on from generation to generation,” he said. For more info on showing times, please contact your HR Department. Cast of Characters (in order of Appearance) Oscar Lopez - Audie Gemora Connie Lopez - Mayen Bustamante-Cadd Geny Lopez - Jake Macapagal Nitang Lopez - Stella Cañete Manolo Lopez - Joel Molina Nanding Lopez - JC Gotinga Presy Lopez - Caisa Borromeo Eñing Lopez - Reuben Uy Steve Psinakis - Lorenz Martinez Robby Lopez - Gabs Santos Mariquit Lopez - Precious Leaño Basilio Lopez - Juliene Mendoza Sabina Jalandoni - Roence Santos Kapitan Eugenio Lopez - Jun Ofrasio Marcela Villanueva - Naths Everette Benito Lopez - Raul Montesa Vicente Lopez - Raymund Concepcion Presentacion Hofileña - Chinie Nepomuceno Elena Lopez - Alys Serdenia Joaquin Gil - Ron Alfonso Young Geny - Antonio Lane Young Oskie - Lance Reblando Gabby Lopez - Jun Ofrasio Gina Lopez - Erica Abello Cedie Lopez-Vargas - Marianna Vargas Mike Lopez - Raul Montesa Piki Lopez - Javier Puno Cary Lopez - Marco Vargas Rina Lopez-Bautista - Gabbie Abello Mark Lopez - Gabs Santos Rogy Panganiban - Alvin Libay Geni Psinakis - Bea Garcia Jay Lopez - Cholo Kahiwat Ensemble Rosemarie Abletes, Ron Alfonso, Jaime Barcelon, Jig Legaspi Blanco, Ems Bolaños, Raymund Concepcion, Ryan de Leon, Marian Dimacali, Domileo Espejo, Rene Espinosa, Jo de los Santos, Naths Everett, Bea Garcia, Ross Hamo, Katherine Solis, Pamela Imperial With the special participation of Cedie Lopez-Vargas The Lopez grandchildren Meralco Chorale EDC Chorale Artistic Staff: George de Jesus III - Director, Scriptwriter, & Lyricist Roy Vincent del Valle - Composer, Arranger & Musical Director Erwin Flores - Choreographer Perky Parong - Assistant Director Mio Infante - Set Designer Raven Ong - Costume Designer Dong Calingacion - Lighting Designer & Technical Director G.A. Fallarme - Projections Designer Lissa Tayko del Valle - Co-Composer Production Staff: Alvin Trono - Executive Producer Rowena Lopez - Production Manager Rards Corpus - Sound Engineer Bernice Aspillaga Cañete - Stage Manager Bea Salipsip - Asst Stage Managers Alvin Mendoza Andrew Alcoba - Production Assistants Sharon Gaurana Jesrelle Menguez Otto Hernandez - Property Master Bambi Santos - Spinner Maribeth Chua - Talent & Logistics Coordinator Zayda Marie Baaya - Dance Captain Mariko Yasuda - Mic Traffic Amor Guanlao -- Technical Asst Peachy Salvador Coverage Coordinator Kriselda Fatima Pimentel - Projections Researcher G.A. Fallarme - Logo & Program Cover Evelyn Gino - Hair & Makeup Elenita Castillo - Costume Mistress Irene Galura - Costume Dressers Sonny Castillo Marissa Espino Jimbo Serrano Jerome Aytona - Costume Apprentices Carmi Soriano Monica Santos Rosa Leon Lumagbas Pauline Manzo Mildred Ubiadas - Production Utility Noel Año Production Suppliers 9 Works, Inc - Set Execution Rhythm Sound &Lights Trading Corp. - Trussing & Lighting Soundcheck - Sound System Imatech - Video Projection System Stand Studio - Rehearsal Venue EMBRC - Costume Rental Comments (3)
  written by Jaie Principe, April 23, 2010
had great time watching this musical play last night
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