Goa, Aug. 2 -- When working on tiatrs, Efifanio Mendes prefers to script dialogues, comedy, and songs independently. His initiative helps him to work at his own space and bring in more creativity, wrapped with originality.

Goa-Velha based Efifanio Mendes, popularly known as Effy, was born on November 12, 1966. With primary education at St Andrew's High School, Goa Velha, he had ample opportunities there to participate in one-act plays, and thus showcase his theatrical skills on stage.

At the tender age of 13, in the month of May, Efifanio picked up a tiatr 'Meulem Punn Favo Na' from his cousin, Agnelo Vaz based in Pilerne, directed and staged it in his Mascarenhas ward at Goa Velha for the annual feast of the Holy Cross. "The feast of t...