Larry Alcala

Lauro "Larry" Zarate Alcala (August 18, 1926 – June 24, 2002) was a well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator in the Philippines. In 2018, he was posthumously conferred the National Artist for Visual Arts title and the Grand Collar of the Order of National Artists (Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining).

Not to be confused with Alfredo Alcala.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Zarate and the surname or paternal family name is Alcala.

Larry Alcala
Larry Alcala
BornLauro Zarate Alcala
(1926-08-18)August 18, 1926
Daraga, Albay, Philippine Islands
DiedJune 24, 2002(2002-06-24) (aged 75)
Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Area(s)Cartoonist, Publisher
Pseudonym(s)Larry Alcala
Notable works
Siopawman
Slice of Life
Mang Ambo
Kalabog en Bosyo
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines
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