Dominic Carvalho - In love with the stage from a young age

In love with the stage from a young age

by J P PEREIRA
Posted on 2008-12-01/The Navhind Times

Dominic Carvalho, actor and playwright, hails from Calata, Majorda. He is the son of the late Jose Maria Carvalho and Josefa. The late Jose was a stage actor and known for the lyrics he would compose, in those days. Dominic took interest in the konkani stage from a very young age.
During schooling at St Aloysius High School, Majorda, where he completed SSC, the young boy was a regular in the songs and plays, for the school gathering. At the age of 9, his uncle, Agnelo Carvalho introduced him on the konkani stage in the tiatr titled "Dhavem Bott", where he did a comedy role and rendered solos. Later he acted opposite Querobina, well known comedian, in Inacio Carvalho's drama.

The budding actor, then continued at the amateur level with directors like Pascoal Rodrigues (an established writer/director today), Agnelo Ferrao, Saby Ferns, the late Effie de Nuvem, Ronnie Severes and others. Dominic then began producing his own shows on the amateur stage. Beginning with �Favo Zalo Maka� he continued with �Sot�, �Vattsuro� (which was also staged at Utorda) and some others.

In 1989, Dominic was appointed as a plant operator by the Sports Authority of Goa and then, left for the Saudi Arabia where he worked for 7 years. On return, Dominic was back to his first love. He began with "Tuzo Sangati Xonn?". The show was staged for a charitable cause, at Majorda, with professionals like M Boyer and Mini Mario. Comedian Michael encouraged the new director to present the show commercially.

This was done under the banner of J M Productions, (in memory of Dominic�s late father Jose Maria) and devoted to Our Lady of Valankanni. The play completed 25 shows. This was followed by "Tem Ek Sopon", "Tumkam Kitem Dium", "To Lipcho Na" and "Ti Tuka Rauta". The latest release is "Tim Odhik Bhagi", presented with a good cast that also includes, Marcos Vaz.
The show has been released and at Mapusa, a viewer awarded Dominic cash prize worth
Rs. 5000/- for the quality of the story and its moral.

He has also taken part in radio plays by J M Pereira and Saby Femandes, on the All India Radio. Many new artistes introduced by Dominic, are on the professional stage today. He advises newcomers to come forward, and show their talent, so that they can be introduced on the stage. He is thankful to the audience, for their support and also to his family, who help him in every way. At present, he is General Secretary of the St Rock's Youth Club, Calata and is a self employed electrician.

We wish you all the best Dominic, Keep on writing and presenting good plays.