Pilita Corrales
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María del Pilar Garrido Corrales (August 22, 1939 – April 12, 2025),[1] better known as Pilita Corrales, was a Filipino singer, actress and comedian. She was known for her distinctive backbend[2] when singing and was popularly referred to as the "Greatest singer in the Philippines"[3][4] and "Asia's Queen of Songs" for her vocal style and longevity.[5][6][7][8]Corrales recorded 135 albums throughout her six-decade career.[9]
Pilita Corrales | |
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 Corrales in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | María del Pilar Corrales y Garrido |
| Born | August 22, 1939 Lahug, Cebu, Philippines[1] |
| Died | April 12, 2025 (aged 85) Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957–2024 |
| Labels | Vicor Music Corporation Aquarius Records |
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984; ark:/61903/3:1:939F-679H-WW — FamilySearch.org. FamilySearch. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ↑ Rediscovering the Golden Divas (in en-US). www.philstar.com (2008-10-17). Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Pilita Corrales, with her iconic songs and legendary style, captures the hearts, minds and souls of Winnipeggers! (in en-US). Filipino Journal (2014-06-23). Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Dulce still wagi after 30 years (in en-US). www.philstar.com (2008-11-17). Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ LOOK: Jackie Lou Blanco shares snaps from mom Pilita Corrales's 85th birthday | GMA Entertainment. GMA News. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Regine and Sharon to pay tribute to Pilita (in en). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Nicolas, Jino. A million thanks (in en-US). BusinessWorld (2017-11-06). Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Janine Gutierrez asks grandmother Pilita Corrales: "Do you like Rayver?" (in en). PEP.ph. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ Top 100 Cebuano Personalities: Pilita Corrales Asia's Queen of Songs (in en-US). www.philstar.com (2019-04-09). Retrieved June 7, 2023.