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Comedian Selvy

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Comedian Selvy
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Selvy holding the Yuva Srujan Puraskar Award in 2013
BornMatheus Correia
(1974-02-14)14 February 1974
Velim, Goa, India
💀Died25 July 2022(2022-07-25) (aged 48)
Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India25 July 2022(2022-07-25) (aged 48)
Resting placeSt. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery, Velim, Goa, India
15°09′57″N 73°58′30″E / 15.165868°N 73.974980°E / 15.165868; 73.974980Coordinates: 15°09′57″N 73°58′30″E / 15.165868°N 73.974980°E / 15.165868; 73.974980
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💼 Occupation
👩 Spouse(s)Candolina Fernandes
👶 Children2
🏅 Awards
  • Gulab Award
  • Dr. Jack de Sequeira Memorial Award
  • Yuva Srujan Puraskar Award (2013)

Matheus Correia (14 February 1974 — 25 July 2022), popularly[1] known by his stage name Comedian Selvy, was an Indian actor, playwright, singer, director and producer from Goa.[2] He predominantly worked on the Konkani stage.[3] Selvy is regarded as one of greatest Konkani comedians of his generation.[4][5][6][7][3][8]

On July 31 2022, Selvy's tiatr "8dis"(8days) was staged on public request and also as a fulfilment to the late comedian's wish. Myron, Selvy's son also added of how Selvy wanted the doctors to discharge him so that he could perform for the show. Hundreds of tiatr lovers were spotted to pay their tributes at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao. A one minute silence was observed to pay respect for the late comedian.[9][10]

Early and personal life

Selvy was born to Goan Catholic parents, José Correia and Joana Batistina Fernandes, on 14 February 1974 in Velim.[7][11] He was a practising Roman Catholic and was married to Candolina Fernandes, with whom he had two sons, Myron Correia and Ryan Correia.[12]

Career

Tiatrs

Selvy (left) along with Comedian Janet (center) and Comedian Augustinho (right) in 2015

Selvy always had an immense love of, and keen interest in, the Konkani stage. He began acting at the age of 8 in his elder brother, Saúde Correia's tiatrs and village folk plays. Selvy was also active in traditional Carnival folk plays (Konkani: Zomnivhele khell)[13] before becoming a full-time professional tiatrist. He was first discovered by Tony Park who noted his skills in comedy and cast him for his non-stop tiatr.[11] Selvy had previously worked in the water resources department of the Goa Government before getting his big break at age 24 in 1998 as a professional comedian in John D'Silva's tiatr "Vatt"(Way).[6][14]

During his career span of 40 years as a Konkani actor, Selvy worked for many prominent Konkani directors such as John D'Silva (14 -15 tiatrs), Agostinho Themudo[15][16][17] (23 tiatrs) from 2007 to 2019, beginning from the tiatr "Sir" to signing off in "Pai"(Father)[11][18][19] and Roseferns (20 tiatrs)[20][7] in the late 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.[6] He was also cast by other notable Goan Tiatr directors like Mario Menezes,[21] Comedian Sally,[22] C'D Silva, Pascoal Rodrigues and Milagres de Chandor. Joyel Fernandes, popularly known as Comedian Joyel, an emerging Konkani comedian from Maina-Curtorim also recalls that Selvy was his inspiration[23] to take up the comedy genre.[11][24][25][26][27]

VCDs and CDs

Selvy was also featured in more than 200 VCDs. He produced 5 of them namely, "Bekar Louddi", "Second Hand", "Garbage" and "Wrong Number".[11] He was also known for his singing skills,[28] and has sung in about 25 CDs.[11] After attaining much success in his Tiatr career, Selvy went on a global tour with his troupe in places like United Kingdom, Paris, The Middle East[29] to perform for his audience.[11][30]

Directoral debut and films

Selvy eventually started writing, producing and directing his own tiatrs. "Raza Jeita Kombo Choita" and "8 dis" (8 days)[31] remain his only and most popular productions till date, which resulted in a tremendous positive response from the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.[6] The latter also crossed the silver jubilee mark prior to his death and was on the way towards golden jubilee with a scheduled show in London in late July.[11] Selvy was also known for his role of Mad Man in the 2018 movie, Welcome M1LL10NS. He is also seen acting in his last Konkani film, "Rong" (Colour) directed by Aggi Rod and produced by Joywin Fernandes, which was posthumously released on YouTube on 24 August 2022.[32]

Awards

Selvy was renowned for his comedy performances and was deemed as Goa's most loved comedian.[3][33] He was honoured by the "Gulab Award" and "Dr. Jack de Sequeira Memorial Award" for his contributions towards the Konkani stage. He was also a recipient of the "Yuva Srujan Puraskar" award[34] from the Arts and Culture Department of the Goa Government for the year 2011-2012.[7][35]

Death

Selvy complained to his troupe about uneasiness and toothache while performing in his Tiatr, "8 dis" (8 days). On 15 July 2022, he visited the South Goa District Hospital in Margao for a checkup during which he was informed by the examining specialist that his diabetes and haemoglobin levels were showing negative signs.[6][7][36]

He was moved swiftly to Goa Medical College and was admitted on 16 July 2022. Selvy's elder son, Myron Correia, informed the media that his father's diabetes was under control but the blood platelet count was still low.[6][7][11]

He later was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital, wherein he received many telephone calls from his loved ones. Several Goans also offered to donate blood to save his life after many blood donation requests were made.[37] On 25 July 2022, Selvy unexpectedly died at the age of 48, due to diabetes-related complications.[6][7][38][39][40][41]

Reactions

The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant and several other political leaders gave their condolences to the bereaved family.[42][43]

Funeral

Selvy's funeral was held on 27 July 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Velim.[44][45] It was attended by tens of thousands of Goans, including his family, friends and the Tiatr community.[3] He was later laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery in Velim.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Letters to the editor ( 26 August 2022)". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  2. ↑ "Comedian Selvy leaves the world stage, turning our laughter to tears". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Thousands bid Comedian Selvy a tearful adieu". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  4. ↑ "Letters to the editor ( 26 July 2022)". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  5. ↑ "Comedian Selvy cause of death". 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Mergulhao, Marcus (26 July 2022). "Comedian Selvy, who left audiences in splits for years, now leaves Goa in tears". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 "Comedian Selvy will make Goans laugh no more". O Heraldo. 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  8. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Selvy, the comedy king of Konkani stage | The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  9. ↑ "Fans pay tributes to Com Selvy at '8 Dis' in Margao". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  10. ↑ "'8 Dis' staged in memory of late Selvy". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 Pires, Mario. "Tribute to Goa's comedian Selvy". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  12. ↑ Mangalorean, Alfie Dsouza, Team (2022-07-26). "Laughter turned to Tears! Goan Comedian SELVY (48) of Konkani Tiatr No More". Mangalorean.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  13. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Tiatr Review J P Pereira – 'OSTORI' – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  14. ↑ "Side-splitting Selvy". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  15. ↑ Oct 24, Gary Azavedo / TNN /; 2015; Ist, 02:54. "Comedian Agostinho set to strike with his latest offering | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  16. ↑ Times, Navhind. "TIATR REVIEWS – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  17. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Tiatr Review – j p pereira – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  18. ↑ "The consequences of extramarital affairs". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  19. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Tiatr Reviews J P Pereira – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  20. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Tiatr Reviews JP Pereira – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  21. ↑ Times, Navhind. "'Sorry' to convey the importance of forgiveness – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  22. ↑ Times, Navhind. "'Rinnkari' – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  23. ↑ "A man with great timing". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  24. ↑ "KGTS mega musical show "tiatristponn devachem dennem" - visiting artistes share limelight with local goan talent". www.indiansinkuwait.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  25. ↑ "Kuwait: Comedian Agostinho & Troupe Accorded Grand Welcome". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  26. ↑ "G O A". retributor25.rssing.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  27. ↑ Desk, N. T. "Eka Meka Pasot – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  28. ↑ Times, Navhind. "'GOSPEL OM ALLAH' – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  29. ↑ "Kuwait: 'My First Love' drama staged to packed audience". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  30. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Kor Kantar Taleigao: Mega musical treat – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  31. ↑ Times, Navhind. "8 Dis – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  32. ↑ "Konkani film industry fighting against all odds". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  33. ↑ "Panaji: Celebrated comedian Selvy no more". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  34. ↑ "Recipients of Yuva Srujan Awards" (PDF).
  35. ↑ "23rd Jan 2013 - Yuva Srujan Puraskar to be awarded". Herald Goa. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  36. ↑ "Comedian Selvy recovering at GMC". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  37. ↑ "Tiatrists, politicians call on ailing Selvy". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  38. ↑ "What Was Selvy Cause Of Death? Comedian Matheus Correia Died, Obituary & Funeral Updates". dekhnews.
  39. ↑ "What Was Selvy Cause Of Death? Comedian Matheus Correia Died, Obituary & Funeral Updates". Dekhnews.
  40. ↑ "The dead tell no tales". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  41. ↑ "COMEDIAN SELVY NO MORE". www.prudentmedia.in. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  42. ↑ "Comedian Selvy, the smiling face of tiatr, no more". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  43. ↑ Times, Navhind. "Comedian Selvy passes away – The Navhind Times". Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  44. ↑ "Funeral Service of Matheus Correia (Comedian Selvy) 27th July, 3.30 pm SFX Church Velim, Goa, India". Avada Music. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  45. ↑ "Comedian Selvy will be laid to rest on Wednesday". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2022-07-28.

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