Dudz Teraña: A gemini theater star

Author: Mikoy Fernandez April 8, 2024 If you’re a big fan of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) or a member of Far Eastern University’s Theater Guild (or at least someone who frequents plays by the guild) then you should already know who Dudz is. If not, then maybe at least you’ve heard of some of his acting students such as comedic actress Moi Bien, Idol Philippines S1 Grand Champion Zephanie or Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray? If you’re still not too familiar with Dudz, then let me give you a brief rundown of what he is all about. Dudz is a theater director, actor, choreographer, playwright, and teacher who is best known for his work with PETA and the FEU Theater Guild. As a director, he has directed plays such as “Anak” (1997), “Batang Rizal” (2007-2014), “Dreamweavers” (2012), and “Makikitawag Lang Ako” (2014). He has also gotten to direct international tours of PETA plays in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand.

As an actor, he has acted in PETA plays such as “Summer Dreamin’ (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)” (1999), “Eye Ball” (2000), “Ang Kamera ni Mang Leon” (2005), “Caredivas” (2010), and “Bona” (2012) just to name a few.

As a playwright, he has written numerous one act and full-length plays that were staged at FEU.

As an artist-teacher, he has given all sorts of theater workshops ranging from children’s theater to directing and everything in between.

In short, Dudz lives and breathes theater.

Given how he has found his footing in the land of the Tamaraws, one could easily assume and mistake that he is an example of a proud graduate who is giving back to his alma mater through his love of theater. However, he is actually an alumnus from another university that’s literally just a block away. Dudz graduated with a Communication Arts degree in 2000 from the University of the East in Manila – the land of the Red Warriors.