Severino Reyes
Born: February 11, 1861
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Santa Cruz, Manila
Died: September 15, 1942
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(aged 81)
Pen Name: Lola Basyang
Occupation: Writer
Genre: Plays
Notable works: Mga Kwento ni
Lola Basyang
Walang sugat
Reyes was famous for writing "Mga Kuwento ni Lola
Basyang" (Tales of Lola Basyang), a series of fairy tale
stories told by Lola Basyang, an old woman with
loadful of ancient stories stuck in her ancient baul.
Reyes was also regarded as the Father of Filipino Plays
due to his contribution in the arts and literature.
One of the most cited and famous plays that he created
was the zarzuela "Walang Sugat" (No Wounds) which
tackled the bravery and dedication of the Katipuneros
or the local revolutionary army of the Philippines during
the later years of the Spanish occupation.