'Fiesta' showcased talent, culture, issues of Filipinos

By A.J. McWhorter

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 10, 2013

~~<p>On Oct. 23, 1954, "Filipino Fiesta" made its debut on local television. Spanning nearly 33 years, it would go on to become the longest-running locally produced television show in the islands. This month we look back at longtime host Faustino Respicio and his "Filipino Fiesta" show.</p>
<p>Respicio was born in 1905 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines. He pursued a law career and wanted to continue his studies on the mainland, but the Great Depression changed his career path.</p>
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On Oct. 23, 1954, "Filipino Fiesta" made its debut on local television. Spanning nearly 33 years, it would go on to become the longest-running locally produced television show in the islands. This month we look back at longtime host Faustino Respicio and his "Filipino Fiesta" show.

Respicio was born in 1905 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines. He pursued a law career and wanted to continue his studies on the mainland, but the Great Depression changed his career path. Login for more...