One of Broadway's Best is an Ilonggo

Broadway’s 3-peat awardee is a Filipino and an Ilonggo!  

Jhett Tolentino of JoanJhett Productions is over the moon as he and his producing partner Joan Raffe are currently among the toasts of the theater world, particularly the American Theater Wing and the Broadway League.

                          

Tolentino, who has an accounting degree from his hometown Iloilo City, Philippines, is actually the third Filipino to receive a Tony following Lea Salonga (Best Actress for the musical “Miss Saigon”) and Robert “Bobby” Lopez (Best Original Score for “Avenue Q”).

His awards include 2013 Tony Awards for Best Play in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, 2014 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play in Raisin in the Sun and 2014 Tony Awards for Best Musical in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

Batchoy Republic is proud to recognize a topnotch and talented Ilonggo who continues to bring pride to his hometown and to his country.

Photo credits: SM City Iloilo and JoanJhett Productions