1 week Ago By Jay-r Santiago
PILITA CORRALES – The Filipina singer and songwriter, dubbed Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday (April 12, 2025). Born in Cebu City in 1939, Pilita began her career in Australia, where she gained popularity through radio and television appearances. She soon returned to the Philippines and became a household name due to her soft voice and graceful performance style.
Her signature backbend while singing became one of her most recognizable trademarks. Throughout her six-decade career, Pilita recorded over 130 albums in different languages, including Filipino, English, Spanish, and Cebuano. Songs like A Million Thanks to You, Usahay, Matud Nila, and Kapantay ay Langit became classics that continue to be played today.
CorRales also made a name for herself in film and television, starring in movies and hosting popular shows. Her TV program An Evening with Pilita became a landmark in Philippine broadcasting. The singer also represented the Philippines in international events and brought pride to the country by winning awards such as Best Performer at the Tokyo Music Festival in 1972.
In recent years, a documentary about her life was announced, with her granddaughter, Janine Gutierrez, helping bring the project to life. Beyond her accomplishments, Pilita was known for uniting her family through music and for inspiring countless artists. Her legacy lives on in the songs she shared, the love she gave to her craft, and the joy she brought to those who listened.
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