Alphonse Genovese
- Actor
Alphonse started appearing on the stage at the age of 7 under the direction of the late Dominic Vella at the Tarxien Catholic Action.
His acting career continued right through his teenage years. In 1957 he joined the Golden Stars Variety Company under the direction
of the late Joe Compagno. He played the leading parts in two Maltese musicals " Il Harem tal Kalif" and "Pusokita". with Paul Tanti.
He also appeared in straight drama. In 1962 he emigrated to England.For the next four and a half years he performed in pubs playing
the piano.However his career came to an end when he suffered a heart attack. His last appearance took place two years ago in 2016
playing a small part in the film "Dishonour"