Comedian Marcus

Marcus Fernandes (unknown – 21 February 2020), known professionally as Comedian Marcus, was an Indian comedian, playwright, director, actor, and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. He began his career as a drummer, co-founding the band Key Notes. Fernandes made his debut on the tiatr stage as a child actor in Tem Tujem. He was particularly known for his humorous one-liners and gestures.

Early life Marcus Fernandes hailed from the ward of Thana in the village of Cortalim in Goa. Despite his parents, Caetano Fernandes and Fransqina D'Silva, not being involved in the realm of tiatr, Fernandes displayed a fervent passion for stage performances. This passion was evident even during his formative years at Our Lady of Perpetual High School in Cortalim, where he actively engaged in school programs, lending his vocal talents to various performances. Furthermore, Marcus's musical prowess extended to playing the drums, as he became a member of Key Notes, a band he co-founded with his close companions.

During his involvement in carnival shows, Fernandes caught the attention of Pascoal Rodrigues, who invited him to act in the play Matiechem Aidonn (Vessels of Clay). This marked Fernandes's debut on the professional stage, which led to subsequent collaborations with Rodrigues in productions like Nimanno Brestar (Maundy Thursday) and Koxtta Kantte. Fernandes also joined forces with Inacio de Canacona in performances of He Goenche Put (The Sons of Goa) and Tumkam Zai Toxem (What they want), among others. Directors such as Roseferns, Elvis-Carmen, Jr. Reagan, and Sr. Agnes also sought Fernandes's acting prowess for their respective projects. Apart from his musical endeavors, Fernandes actively participated in the Kala Academy Tiatr Competition 2014–2015, where he competed in Group B with his play Tumi Kori Nakat (Y'all don't do it). His talent and dedication were recognized through several individual accolades he received during the competition. Furthermore, Fernandes demonstrated his acting skills by working with figures such as Cyril Almeida and the award-winning director Alfie Fernandes, appearing in productions like Pacharem (The Cage) and Paanz.

In November 2018, Fernandes garnered recognition for his contribution to the DVD production titled Paduacho St Anton (Vol. 95), masterminded by Edwin D'Costa. The DVD featured a diverse collection of 12 songs, encompassing solos, duos, duets, trios, and quartets. One of the featured duets, "Suseg Na," showcased Fernandes' collaboration with Reza, focusing on portraying the challenges encountered by a husband when facing disturbances from his spouse, even during leisurely occasions.

In June 2019, Fernandes became part of Comedian Sally's troupe, contributing to productions including Maim Paichem bessaum (The blessings of Mother and Father), Tumi Konank Zai (Who do y'all want?), and the 2019 show Eke Sunecho Kaido. Throughout his career, Fernandes remained dedicated to entertaining audiences and delivering performances in the realm of Konkani tiatr. In the same year, Fernandes participated in the tiatr production Eke Sunecho Kaido (The Daughter-in-law's Rule).

Continuing his success, Fernandes was recognized with a merit certificate in the male category for his performance as Marcus in the tiatr Tumi Kori Nakat (Y'all don't do it) at the 1st Tiatr B Group Competition 2014–2015. Additionally, he received another merit certificate in the male category for singing in the tiatr Inam (The Award) by Sunny De Cortalim at the 3rd Tiatr B Group Competition 2016–2017. Moreover, he received the Best Comedy Kantar award for his song "Bhattkaralem Cheddum" in the tiatr Girest Bhikari (The Rich Beggar) during the 6th Popular Tiatr Festival. Furthermore, Fernandes, together with Comedian Cedric, was honored with the Best Duo award for their song "Novech Kazari" in the album "Pai" at the Tiatr Academy of Goa's annual Konkani song and music awards.

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