COMEDIAN JESUS
Real Name: Jose Jesus Marcelino Antao
Stage Name: Comedian Jesus
Date of Birth: 22nd July 1963 Chinchinim Goa
Comedian Jesus Antao’s first stint on commercial tiar stage was when George Fernandes gave him a break in his non-stop show ‘Dusman’ in the year 1982. The show had a successful run of over 50 shows in all over Goa. Here Comedian Jesus got a golden opportunity to showcase his acting talent in a commercial tiatr. His performance was noticed by playwright Meninio de Bandar who immediately roped him into his troupe for ‘Deodita’ in 1984. This was followed by ‘Succorina’ (in the same year), which became the first non-stop show in tiatr history to cross the double century mark, thus fortifying Antao’s position as one of the most promising comedians on the stage. Then Goa’s famed playwright, late Rosario Rodrigues cast him into his all-time hit ‘Fulam ani Kolle’ (1987) and he continued in his troupe for several seasons. Thereafter there was no looking back for young, enthusiastic Jesus Antao and he went on to become a household name, a comedian to reckon with.
At the peak of this acting career, misfortune struck him. On February 15, 1990, when returning home after a late night show at Ponda, Antao met with a severe road accident that seriously injured him. He lay in coma for 38 days with severe head injuries and multiple leg fractures. After a miraculous recovery, he took a break from the stage for one full year before making a comeback in Rosario’s show ‘Anik Ek Mhoino’.
He has also acted for A. M. Pacheco, Roseferns, Mike Mehta, Vitorin Pereira, late Rosario Dias, late Christopher Leitao and many others. Comedian Jesus Antao is a much sought after actor for his natural flair for comedy and still going great guns.
Comedian Jesus Antao has released 5 audio albums namely
1. Hanv MP
2. Saguvad
3. Money Order
4. Repeat Repeat
5. Holiday
He also has 4 Comedy Video albums to his credit:
1. Aashirvad
2. Budvont Jackinas
3. Hansot Rau
4. Fottkiro Agent
