Romeo Alcantara (b. 1936, Pampanga, Philippines) is a Filipino painter and sculptor whose career reflects both tradition and innovation. He graduated with an architecture degree from Mapúa Institute of Technology, but his artistic journey began much earlier. At the age of twelve, he became a carver‑apprentice to his father, Jose Alcantara, the prominent woodcarver known for his stylized classical genre. Together, father and son created the wooden mural on rural life installed at the theatre lobby of the PhilAm Life Building in Manila.
In the 1970s, Alcantara produced several sculptures for interior design projects led by Wili Fernandez, Edith Oliveros, and Lor Calma, showcasing his versatility across styles and materials. A master of both classic and modern idioms, he works in wood as well as in metal. His commissioned pieces can be found at the Philippine Village Hotel, the Plaza Hotel, and the old ABS‑CBN headquarters.
Since migrating to the United States in 1978, Alcantara has continued to pursue his creative practice and accept commissions. His career highlights include a solo exhibition at the Ayala Museum in 1998, and in 2006, his wood carving Harmony won First Prize at a competition held at the Las Vegas Art Museum.
Across decades, Alcantara has remained a versatile artist whose works bridge heritage and modernity, affirming his place in the lineage of Philippine sculpture and painting.
