Soxie Topacio
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June 19, 1952
Soxie Topacio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Socrates Hernandez Topacio June 19, 1952 |
| Died | July 21, 2017 (aged 65) Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Soxie |
| Occupations | actor, comedian, writer, director |
| Years active | 1974–2016 |
Socrates Hernandez Topacio (June 19, 1952 – July 21, 2017), known professionally as Soxie Topacio, was a Filipino comedian, actor, writer and director.
Topacio was born on June 19, 1952, in Manila, Philippines. He studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman, shifting in at least three courses until he dropped out to focus on a burgeoning showbiz career.[1]
Topacio joined Philippine Educational Theater Association in 1969 and has been involved with several of its productions. He was given a lifetime achievement award by Philstage. Film director Lino Brocka introduced him to television and allowed him to direct productions in another medium.[1]
Topacio dabbled in acting. Despite being publicly known as a homosexual, he also portrayed characters who are straight in film, such as in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos; later in his career, he portrayed gay characters on television.[2]
Topacio was nominated in the 1977 FAMAS Awards for Best Production Design for Mortal.[1] Topacio directed Grandpa Is Dead, the Philippine entry for the 2010 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.[3]