Socrates Hernandez Topacio (June 19, 1952 – July 21, 2017), known professionally as Soxie Topacio, was a Filipino comedian, actor, writer and director.
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]
Hanggang Dito na Lamang at Maraming salamat po - PETA
Romeo and Juliet D Komedi - PETA
Tatlong Pera - PETA
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Bomb - PETA
Boto ni Botong - PETA
El Filibusterismo - Gantimpala
Himala - Tanghalan Pilipino
Hipo
Illusiyonada
Ang Palasyo ni Valentin - PETA
Rosas (lab plays) - PETA
Ang Kamera ni Mang Leon - PETA
Bombita - Gantimpala
Tosca - PETA
Noli Fili Dekada 200 - PETA
Prinsesa Perlita - Paranaque
Writer
Friends in Love for film(1983) (story)
Diosa (for film)
Ded na si Lolo (for film)
Puting Buhok Puting Nitso (for television)
Miss Magpapa-make - up ako (for Television)
Tsikiting Masters - (for Film)
Death
Topacio died on July 21, 2017. The news was confirmed by several posts from his friends in the film industry, who paid tribute to Topacio on social media. He was 65. According to a tweet from News5, the cause of death was lung cancer.[5]
Socrates Hernandez Topacio (June 19, 1952 – July 21, 2017), known professionally as Soxie Topacio, was a Filipino comedian, actor, writer and director.
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]
Hanggang Dito na Lamang at Maraming salamat po - PETA
Romeo and Juliet D Komedi - PETA
Tatlong Pera - PETA
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Bomb - PETA
Boto ni Botong - PETA
El Filibusterismo - Gantimpala
Himala - Tanghalan Pilipino
Hipo
Illusiyonada
Ang Palasyo ni Valentin - PETA
Rosas (lab plays) - PETA
Ang Kamera ni Mang Leon - PETA
Bombita - Gantimpala
Tosca - PETA
Noli Fili Dekada 200 - PETA
Prinsesa Perlita - Paranaque
Writer
Friends in Love for film(1983) (story)
Diosa (for film)
Ded na si Lolo (for film)
Puting Buhok Puting Nitso (for television)
Miss Magpapa-make - up ako (for Television)
Tsikiting Masters - (for Film)
Death
Topacio died on July 21, 2017. The news was confirmed by several posts from his friends in the film industry, who paid tribute to Topacio on social media. He was 65. According to a tweet from News5, the cause of death was lung cancer.[5]