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Matheus Correia (14 February 1974 – 25 July 2022), known professionally as Comedian Selvy, was an Indian comedian, actor, playwright, singer, director, and producer who primarily worked on the Konkani stage and is regarded as one of the greatest Konkani comedians of his generation.[7] He was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed as Goa's most loved comedian.[5]

Early and personal life

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Selvy's elder son, Jr. Selvy (Myron Correia) in May 2018

Matheus Correia was born to Goan Catholic parents, Jose Correia and Joana Batistina Fernandes, on 14 February 1974 in Velim, hailing from Fursabhatt.[4][8] He was a practising Roman Catholic and was married to Candolina Fernandes, with whom he had two sons, Myron (Jr. Selvy) and Ryan.[9]

Career

Tiatrs

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From left; Correia, Com. Janet and Com. Augustinho in 2015

Correia 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, Saude's tiatrs and village folk plays. Correia was also active in traditional Carnival folk plays (Konkani: Zomnivhele khell) 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.[8] Correia 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).[3]

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Selvy performing in Strike tiatr in February 2016

During his career span of more than two decades as a Konkani comedian, Correia has acted in more than 60 tiatrs and was cast by prominent Konkani directors such as John D'Silva (14–15 tiatrs), Agostinho Themudo[10][11][12] (23 tiatrs) from 2007 to 2019, beginning from the tiatr Sir to signing off in Pai (Father)[8][13][14] and Roseferns (20 tiatrs)[15][4] in the late 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.[3] He was also cast by other notable Goan tiatr directors like Mario Menezes,[16] Comedian Sally,[17] C. D'Silva, Pascoal Rodrigues and Milagres de Chandor. Joyel Fernandes, known professionally as Comedian Joyel, an emerging Konkani comedian from Maina-Curtorim also recalls that Correia was his inspiration[18] to take up the comedy genre.[8][19][20][21][22]

VCDs and CDs

Correia was also featured in more than 200 VCDs. He produced 5 of them namely, Bekar Louddi, Second Hand, Garbage and Wrong Number.[8] He was also known for his singing skills,[23] and has sung in about 25 CDs.[8] After attaining much success in his tiatr career, Correia went on a global tour with his troupe in places like United Kingdom, Paris, The Middle East[24] to perform for his audience.[8][25]

Directoral debut and films

Correia eventually started writing, producing and directing his own tiatrs. Raza Jeita Kombo Choita and 8 Dis (8 Days)[26] remain his only and most popular productions till date, which resulted in a tremendous positive response from the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.[3] The latter also crossed the silver jubilee mark prior to his death and was on the way towards the golden jubilee with a scheduled show in London in late July.[8]

Correia was also known for his role of Mad Man in the 2018 Konkani film, Welcome M1LL10NS. He was 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.[27]

Awards

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Prasad Lolienkar (C), Sonia Shirsat (L), Roma (top right) and Selvy (R) at Yuva Srujan Puraskar Award ceremony in February 2013

Correia was honoured by the Gulab Award in 2007[28] 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[29] from the Arts and Culture Department of the Goa Government for the year 2011–2012.[4][30]

Select filmography

Year Title Role Ref
2018 WELCOME M1LL10NS Mad man
2022 Rong Comedian

Selected stage works

Year Title Role Ref
Amchem Chintop Tumchem Xixop Comedian
Amontronn Comedian
Aslelim Dukhi Naslelim Sukhi Comedian
Avessor Comedian
Bott Comedian
Bovall Comedian
Budhvontank Fatranchem Xit Comedian
Daddy Comedian
Dessak Luttinaka Comedian
Dev Boro Dis Dium Comedian
Devak Zai Zalear Comedian
Dhull Comedian
Ekvott Comedian
Fight For Right Comedian
Il’Lixi Chuk Comedian
Jem Devan Goddlam Comedian
Jezu Amkam Ilaz Comedian
Jezuchem Povitr Rogot Comedian
Jinn Comedian
Kaideachem Vo Faideachem Comedian
Kazari Put Konnacho? Maicho Vo Bailecho? Comedian
Kirnnam Comedian
Konn? Comedian
Magnnem Comedian
Match Fixing Comedian
Menn Comedian
Meulelem Naka Sandlelem Zai Comedian
Mhaka Sangat Comedian
Mhoji Sun Mhoji Dhuv Comedian
Mhozo Suskar Tum! Comedian
Monisponn Vo Devosponn Comedian
Mummy Comedian
Nhoim Mogache Pun Rogtache Comedian
Osleo Sunnom Gharant Ietoch Comedian
Pai Comedian
Pavsa Pavsa Yo Re Yo Comedian
Peleachea Vostunchu Axea Korum Noie Comedian
Police Comedian
Porddo Comedian
Purtugez Goenkar Comedian
Que Sera Sera – Zaunchem Zatelem Comedian
2019 Raza Jieta Kombo Choita Director & comedian [31]
Rogot Comedian
2007 Sir Comedian
Sokallim Comedian
Somzonni Comedian
Sorry Comedian
Sot’tor Pautti Saat Comedian
Sounsarant Borem Naum Dovor Comedian
Sukhnneachem Ghor Ghontter Nhoi Comedian
Suknnim Comedian
2016 Strike Comedian
Tem Tuka Naka Comedian
Tempa Pormonnem Comedian
Udok Comedian
Ugddas Comedian
Umannem Comedian
Undir Mhojea Mama Comedian
Undir Mogan Podlo Comedian
Vaitt Comedian
Vann Comedian
1998 Vatt Comedian
Voir Marlolo Fator Comedian
Xezarim Mornnak, Soirim Jevnnak Comedian
Xik Aikpak, Aik Xikpak Comedian
Zero Comedian
2022 8 Dis Writer, director & comedian [32]

Death

Correia had 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.[3][4][33]

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.[3][4][8]

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.[34] However on 25 July 2022, Selvy unexpectedly died at the age of 48, due to diabetes-related complications.[3][4][35][36][37]

Reactions

The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant and several other political leaders gave their condolences to the bereaved family.[38][39]

Funeral

Correia's funeral was held on 27 July 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Velim.[40][41] It was attended by tens of thousands of Goans, including his family, friends, tiatr fraternity and political leaders.[5] He was later laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier Church cemetery in Velim.Шаблон:Fact

Legacy

On 31 July 2022, Correia's tiatr "8 Dis" (8 Days) was staged in response to public demand and as a fulfillment of the late comedian's wish. Myron, Correia's elder son, also mentioned that prior to his father's death, he wanted the doctors to discharge him so that he could perform in the show. Hundreds of tiatr lovers were seen paying their respects at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, and a one-minute silence was observed to honor Correia.[42][43]

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