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Pilita Corrales

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garrido and the surname or paternal family name is Corrales.
Pilita Corrales
Corrales in 2017
Corrales in 2017
Background information
Birth namePilar Corrales y Garrido
Born(1937-08-22)August 22, 1937
Lahug, Cebu, Philippines[1]
DiedApril 12, 2025(2025-04-12) (aged 87)
Manila, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • comedian
  • television presenter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1957–2025
LabelsVicor Music Corporation
Aquarius Records

Pilar Garrido Corrales (August 22, 1937 – 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] Her recordings were mainly in English and Filipino, while on occasion she recorded songs in Spanish and Cebuano.[9] Lauded for her sweet voice and iconic singing style,[3] Corrales was one of the first superstars in the Philippines and became one of the first female artists to reach the top of the Australian pop charts.[2] In 1963, her single "A Million Thanks to You" became one of few songs by a local artist to reach the number one position on the "Hits of the World" listing for the Philippines compiled by Billboard.[10] "A Million Thanks to You" and other signature hits by Corrales, including "Kapantay ay Langit", have since become standards.[11] She was a recipient of the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) for introducing Filipino musical artistry to a global audience.[9]

Her success would later extend to film and television, where her show An Evening with Pilita is considered as one of the standards[clarification needed] in Philippine broadcasting history.[12]

  1. ^ a b "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984; ark:/61903/3:1:939F-679H-WW — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Rediscovering the Golden Divas". www.philstar.com. October 17, 2008. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Pilita Corrales, with her iconic songs and legendary style, captures the hearts, minds and souls of Winnipeggers!". Filipino Journal. June 23, 2014. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Dulce still wagi after 30 years". www.philstar.com. November 17, 2008. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "LOOK: Jackie Lou Blanco shares snaps from mom Pilita Corrales's 85th birthday | GMA Entertainment". GMA News. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Regine and Sharon to pay tribute to Pilita". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Nicolas, Jino (November 6, 2017). "A million thanks". BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "Janine Gutierrez asks grandmother Pilita Corrales: "Do you like Rayver?"". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c "Top 100 Cebuano Personalities: Pilita Corrales Asia's Queen of Songs". www.philstar.com. April 9, 2019. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Billboard Hits of the World: Philippines". Billboard. The Billboard Publishing Company. September 28, 1963. p. 31. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (January 16, 2021). "Behind the Music: "Kapantay ay Langit" by Pilita Corrales". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "Pilita Corrales is the fourth mentor-judge of The X Factor Philippines". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 7, 2023.

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