In January 1943, the Roque Stage Revue presented "songs, dance and romance" with Elsa Oria, Angel Esmeralda, and others. The following month, the newly organized Associated Artists, headed by Fernando Poe began business and stayed with the Capitol for the rest of the occupation period. They had Lina Alva, Naty Bernardo, Maria Miranda, and others as stars.
Before they moved to the Capitol, the Poe group appeared at the State Theatre under the name of "Filipino Players' Show." Selected Filipino artists came after them at the State, and included such stars as Lilian Velez, Narding Anzures, Tito Arevalo, and Tolindoy. Joe Climaco directed the musical portion of their presentation. Jose Dayrit led the Star Revue Company at the Cine Star for a year or so in 1943.
(Source: Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints Volume 29 Number 1 Article 6 10-24-2018 Philippine Stage Performances During the Japanese Occupation by Motoe Terami Wada)
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