Katy de la Cruz | |
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| Born | Catalina Mangahas de la Cruz February 13, 1907 |
| Died | November 10, 2004 (aged 97) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1914–1980s |
| Spouse | Jose Yoingco[1] |
| Awards | FAMAS Best Supporting Actress 1953 Inspirasyon |
Katy de la Cruz (born Catalina Mangahas de la Cruz; February 13, 1907 – November 10, 2004) was a leading Filipina singer who specialized in jazz vocals and torch songs in a long career that lasted eight decades. Hailed as "The Queen of Filipino Jazz"[2][3] and as "The Queen of Bodabil",[4][5][6] she was, by the age of 18, the highest paid entertainer in the Philippines.[7] De la Cruz also appeared in films and received a FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award in 1953.
- ^ Danny Dolor (July 28, 2019). "Legendary Mommy Kate". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ Ricky Lo (December 20, 2004). "Katy de la Cruz: Remembering Mommy Kate". Philippine Star/Philippine Headline News Online. Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
- ^ "IMDB Biography". IMDb. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
- ^ Fernandez, CCP Encyclopedia, p. 69
- ^ "Interview with German Moreno". Katy de la Cruz Homepage. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
- ^ Quirino, Richie C. (2004). Pinoy Jazz Traditions. Pasig, Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc. p. 17. ISBN 971-27-1518-3.
- ^ Maniquis, CCP Encyclopedia, p. 287
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