Comedian Agostinho

Agostinho Temudo (born 17 March 1964), known professionally as Comedian Agostinho, is a comedian, actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and playwright based in London, UK. He is known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions. Referred to as the "Comedy King", he is best known for being part of the comedy trio alongside Comedian Selvy and Comedienne Janet, for which they were awarded the Best Comedy Trio. Temudo is a former president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, having served from September 2015 to October 2018. His plays are based on societal themes, some of which exposed corruption by the local government, police departments, and local politicians.

Early life Agostinho Temudo was born on 17 March 1964 in Navelim, Goa, India.

In the mid-2010s, Temudo transitioned from being one of the popular actors on the Konkani stage to becoming a popular director within the same theatrical tradition. His directorial career commenced in 2000 with the play Suseg, following his tenure as the primary comedian working with the Konkani artist Roseferns, collaborating with the latter on several tiatrs. Although transitioning to focus on directing his own tiatrs, Temudo maintained his involvement in acting. While taking a break from his directing duties, he joined the ensemble of Konkani artist Mario Menezes, simultaneously presenting his own productions during the monsoon period. The pivotal moment in Temudo's career came in 2007 when he took the significant step of forming his own theatre troupe and directing his own tiatr, titled Sir. This production marked a turning point, establishing his directional abilities. Temudo credits the guidance and mentorship of actor-director Samuel Carvalho, in addition to his personal insights of demonstrating an understanding of the complexities associated with producing a tiatr, for his transformation from an actor to a director. Temudo was nominated for and elected to the position of president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG). His appointment was reportedly facilitated by the support of Avertano Furtado, a local politician who was the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Navelim at the time, a close aid of Temudo. His elevation to the TAG presidency drew criticism, as he was perceived to lack the requisite administrative expertise and academic credentials commonly linked with the position. The Goan Everyday, published an article by Melba Vas that characterized Temudo's tenure as a "death blow" to the TAG. Vas alleged Temudo of making decisions that showed preferential treatment towards certain tiatr performers while neglecting others, and that awards were granted based on the Temudo's personal preferences rather than merit. Furthermore, it was claimed that the organization's rules were modified to benefit Temudo and his supporters. In mid-2023, Temudo released a new tiatr production titled Past is Past. This work went on to achieve historic significance, as it was staged in the United Kingdom and Ireland, marking the first time a Goan tiatr had been performed in the latter region. The production's Goa debut was also generally well-received.

Personal life Temudo is married. He has two sons and a daughter. His son, Aidan later joined his father's theatre troupe as a trumpeter. While Temudo did not pursue tiatrist work as a full-time profession, he was employed at the Rosary College in Navelim for nearly two decades, starting in around 1998. In 2012, he was residing in his ancestral home located in Dongorim, Navelim. Later in the 2010s, Temudo relocated to London, UK, where he settled. He maintained close professional relationships with fellow Goan entertainers Comedy Queen Janet and Comedian Selvy, performing alongside them as part of a comedic trio.