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{{short description|Indian stage actor and singer (1932–2016)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Star of Arossim
| image = Star of Arossim.png
| caption = Portrait of Antao during the start of his career
| birth_name = Alegre Roque Teodoro Antao
| nationality = Indian
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1932|9|11|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mormugao|Marmagão]], [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]], [[Portuguese Empire]] (now in India)
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|7|20|1932|9|11|df=y}}
| death_place = [[St Estevam]], Goa, India
| resting_place = St Stephen's Church cemetery, St Estevam, Goa, India
| resting_place_coordinates = {{Coord|15|31|46.35|N|73|56|27.97|E}}
| notable_works = ''[[Amchem Noxib]]''
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|dramatist|director|singer|composer}}
| spouse = Abelina Filomena
| children = 1
}}

'''Alegre Roque Teodoro Antao''' (11 September 1932 – 20 July 2016), known professionally as '''Star of Arossim''', was an Indian actor, [[dramatist]], director, and singer who primarily worked on the [[Konkani]] stage. Referred to as a multifaceted artist and one of the stalwarts of the Konkani stage. He is best known for being part of the ''Bomboikar Group'' for their biannual shows.

Antao, alongside [[C. Alvares]], [[M. Boyer]], Prem Kumar, Souza Ferrao, Remmie Colaco, [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]], and various others, held a deep reverence for the stage and made a conscious effort not to overstep its boundaries. Their timeless melodies have now become beloved classics among [[Goan]] musical groups.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fraternity, lovers condemn assault on tiatrist |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Fraternity-lovers-condemn-assault-on-tiatrist/104422 |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref>

==Early and personal life==
[[File:Star of Arossim Funeral.jpg|thumb|Antao's residence in [[St Estevam]], Goa]]
Alegre Roque Teodoro Antao was born on 11 September 1932 in [[Mormugao|Marmagão]], [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]] during the [[Portuguese Empire]] (now in India) to Piedade Lourenco Antao and Escociana Diniz.{{efn|Antao's birthplace has been reported incorrectly in some publications. According to his official birth certificate, he was born in the city of [[Mormugao]]. However, the certificate itself was registered in the village of [[Majorda]], which is 4.8 km (3.0 mi) away from the separate villages of Arossim and Cansaulim.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2006 |title=Registo De Nascimento |url=https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/UIL/BirthDeathCertificate_af?__Key=&_Mode=B&__cscKey= |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=Goa Online}}</ref> }} He was married to Abelina Filomena{{efn|Abelina is also spelt as Avelina, according to [[O Heraldo]].}}, the couple had one child, Savio.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Herald |first=Team |date=21 July 2016 |title=Star of Arossim no more |work=[[O Heraldo]] |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Star-of-Arossim-no-more/104230 |access-date=9 August 2023}}</ref>

==Career==
Antao began his career in the performing arts as a female artist in the [[tiatr]] "''Open to Close''" by Minguel Rod. He later became one of the key members of the "''Bomboikar Group''," which entertained [[Goans]] twice a year with their highly anticipated tiatrs.<ref name=":0" /> Antao not only acted in tiatrs by Anthony Mendes, [[C. Alvares]], [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]], and others, but he also wrote and directed his own tiatrs, including "''Amcho Dusman''," "''Bacro Democracy''," and "''Retired Tarvotti''."<ref name=":1" />

In the early stages of his career, like many other male artists, Antao played female roles and sang the female parts in [[duet]]s in tiatrs. Some of his notable songs include solos such as "''Fulus-Sotte''," and duets with Mohana, such as "''Tambddem Bonder''," "''Xit Koddi''," and "''Nirmonn''." Antao's voice can still be heard in popular songs like "''Cheddeachem Baltim''" with Alfred Rose and "''Orrad Tarvotti''" with Anthony Mendes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |date=2019-09-29 |title=TAG to remember yesteryears artistes on September 30 – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2019/09/29/magazines/buzz/tag-to-remember-yesteryears-artistes-on-september-30/ |access-date=2023-08-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ&q=Star+of+Arossim+Alegre |title=100 Years of Konkani Tiatro |date=2000 |publisher=Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture |language=en}}</ref>

Antao had an extensive body of work in the creative field. He had written and directed 15 tiatrs, and has appeared in numerous tiatrs as an actor. He has also contributed by composing lyrics for songs in [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]]. Additionally, Antao has showcased his musical skills by playing the [[Bongo drum|bongo]] and [[Conga]] instruments for [[Hindi language|Hindi]] music. He has received recognition for his work, including several [[gramophone records]].<ref name=":2" />

==Awards==
[[File:Star of Arossim at an award function.jpg|thumb|Antao honored by the [[Tiatr Academy of Goa]], December 2010.]]
In the year 2000–2001, Antao was honored for his significant contributions to the tiatr field, being awarded the esteemed Goa State Cultural Award as recognition of his outstanding work.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recipients of Goa State Cultural Award |url=https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/47_doc_Recipients-of-Goa-State-Cultural-Awards.pdf |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Directorate of Art and Culture}}</ref>

On 14 December 2010, Antao's lifelong dedication to tiatr was celebrated and acknowledged by the [[Tiatr Academy of Goa]]. He received the esteemed 'Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr' award during a special ceremony held at the Pai Tiatrist Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan in [[Margao]]. The award was presented by [[Digambar Kamat]], the Chief Minister of Goa at the time.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Panaji: Tiatr Academy Goa to Honour 11 Tiatr Artistes on Dec 14 |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=91460 |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Death==
[[File:Star of Arossim laid to rest.jpg|thumb|St. Stephen's Church cemetery, where Antao was laid to rest.]]
On 20 July 2016, Antao died at his residence in [[St Estevam]], Goa, aged 83. Hilary Braganza, who hails from Arossim, has been continuing his uncle's legacy.<ref name=":0" />

==Legacy==
On 6 August 2017, during the fourth edition of Goencho Avaz organized by the Herald Group, a singing competition took place at Ravindra Bhavan in [[Margao]]. Two singers from [[Cortalim]], Noywen Fernandes and Thrizel D'Souza, captivated the audience with their rendition of the popular song "''Yo Moga Tum Mhojea Sukha''." This song, originally performed by Martha, Molly, Antao, and Remie Colaco in 1963, earned the duo a third place in the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalliz vhelem chorum...Canacona’s Reha steals audience hearts at Goencho Avaz |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Kalliz-vhelem-chorumCanacona%E2%80%99s-Reha-steals-audience-hearts-at-Goencho-Avaz/118630 |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=oHeraldo}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|1963
|''[[Amchem Noxib]]''
|
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|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
*[https://tiatr.in/tiatrist/star-of-arossim/ Star of Arossim at Tiatr.in]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/27875024424/in Star of Arossim's Obituary]
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