Raul D. Arellano
Raul Deodato Pineda Arellano, known as Raul Arellano is a Filipino actor / painter, born on December 13, 1965 in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. He was raised in Davao City by her mother, Evangeline Pineda who was a pianist and ballerina. His father, Cesar Arellano was a political advocate.
In 2005, he majored in Painting and Art History at El Camino College in Torrance California (2002-2005). Later on, he founded [Fluidicism].
Raul Arellano continues to paint in San Pedro, California. He is one of the studio artists of Angels Gate Cultural Center.
Meanwhile in Red’s film Himpapawid, he acts as Raul Lakan, a desperate man trying to hijack a plane. It’s inspired by a news story that recounts an incident in 2000 when a man jumped out of an airborne plane using an improvised parachute to escape.
Filmography
His acting career started after he finished his scholarship from the Actors Workshop Foundation (1987-1989). They were trained through an Eric Morris Acting Method by veteran mentors such as Leo Martinez, Laurice Guillen and Johnny Delgado. From then on, he was cast for diverse character roles mostly under the direction of independent filmmakers, Raymond Red and Lav Diaz. He appeared for supporting roles in Red’s Sakay (1993) and Bayani(1992). He reaped the much coveted Gawad Urian’s Best Supporting Actor award for Lav Diaz’ film Batang West Side (2001). In Diaz’ Melancholia (2008), he played the role of Deo, one of the three leftist guerillas scrambling to escape government troops. This film made it as the Grand Prize recipient in Venice Orizzonti Film Festival.
- (Himpapawid) by Raymond Red as Raul Lakan, lead role,2009
- (Melancholia) by Lav Diaz as Deo,supporting role,2008
- (Batang West Side) by Lav Diaz as Dindo, supporting role,2001
- (Puerto Princesa) by Gil Portes as Shotgun,supporting role,1997
- (Akin ang Puri) by Toto Natividad as Benjie, supporting role,1996
- (Loretta) by Mel Chionglo as Jet,supporting role, 1995
- (Maalinsangan ang Gabi) by Cesar Hernando as Camilo, lead role,1993
- (Sakay) by Raymond Red as Lt. Juan Dominguez,supporting role, 1993
- (Bayani) by Raymond Red as Jose Rizal, lead role,1992
- (Aliwan Paradise)by Mike De Leon as Ely Ramos/Elvis Presley, 1992
- (Bianca) by Grace Amilbangsa as George,lead role, 1992
- (Sugat) by REgiben Romana as Reggie, lead role,1991
- (Hiwaga sa Balete Drive) by Peque Gallaga as Soldier,supporting role,1988
- (Eye of the Eagle) by Carl Franklin as Vang Pao,1988
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Theater Experiences
- Larawan (1993) - UP’s Dulaang UP
- Balkonahe (1992) - CCP’s Tanghalang Pilipino
- Filibustero (1990-1991) - ADMU's Tanghalang Ateneo
- Laruang Kariton (1988) - UP's Dulaang UP
- Larong Bata (1988)- UP's Dulaang UP
Fluidicism
The general principle of [Fluidicism] is that painting comes from the "subconscious, without limits, allowing freedom, exploration and ingenuity." Practitioners of this art form do not use photographs or copy nature, but the "control of the mind is set aside, only being allowed to emerge once the painting takes form."
Quotations
He composed quotations which have been lifted and interpreted through photographs by various bloggers and social networking users in the net.
- “As an artist my mission in relation to the universe is to realize and actualize the mirror of the human psyche”.(Raul D. Arellano).
- “We are all debris of evolution. If Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in our generation, do you think he would have painted the way he did during the Renaissance?” (Raul D. Arellano)
- “Open the window of fantasy to know what reality can bring”. (Raul D. Arellano)