Claire dela Fuente
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Claire de la Fuente is a Filipino
singer in the 1970s who achieved celebrity status with the jukebox hit "Sayang". She was dubbed "the Karen Carpenter
of the Philippines" as her voice has a striking resemblance to that of the late singer. Her first album in 1977 was then the Philippines
' biggest-ever seller. She went on to make seven more albums. Besides "Sayang", she is also known for hits like "Minsan-Minsan" and "Nakaw Na Pag-ibig".
She was awarded the title "Queen of Tagalog Songs," alongside Rico J. Puno as her counterpart. She was also named "Jukebox Queen," together with her contemporaries Imelda Papin
, Eva Eugenio and the late Didith Reyes. She was also dubbed as "Asia's Sweetest Voice" and won praises from musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Richard Carpenter
(of "The Carpenters").
She is a successful business woman. She is the president of the Integrated Metropolitan Bus Operators Association (IMBOA) and is considered as "the most powerful figure in the Public Transportation Industry".
She is in the works to record a new album with a song by Richard Carpenter as its title track entitled "Something In Your Eyes".
' "Love Me For What I Am." By that time, the Accounting freshman at the University of the East
knew she loved singing and was aware that she sounded like Karen Carpenter after a high school classmate had pointed it out.
Composer George Canseco
a fellow UE Alumni, the head judge in the contest, gave the singer her first break by having her sing the jingle in a Hope cigarette commercial that became popular for its "imported" sound.
De la Fuente left show business in her mid-20s after reaping its financial rewards. She was married by that time, having tied the knot at 19 to a man 10 years her senior. In 1993, she set up the King of Kings Transport, which had to fold up a few years later. It wasn't the lucrative business she had hoped it would be.
Three years later, de la Fuente was elected president of the "Integrated Metro Bus Operators Association" (IMBOA), whose members make up 70 percent of all bus operators in Metro Manila
. In 2003, dela Fuente made headlines when she spearheaded a boycott of the color-coding scheme that the MMDA had imposed for a week on all public utility vehicles as part of a traffic experiment. The move put her at odds with the equally headstrong MMDA Chair Bayani Fernando
.
Besides being the spokesperson of the entire Public Transportation industry, she has become a very successful businesswoman. She dabbled into the cosmetics industry, opening up "The Skin Shop". Alongside this, she showcased her flair for culinary arts and opened "Gracielo's" and "Claire de la fuente Seafood and Grill".
In December 2006, her husband and best friend for more than 28 years, Moises (Boy) de Guzman, died after a five-month struggle with cancer. He left behind Claire together with their two sons, Gregorio (Gigo) and Gracielo (Mickey).
Claire will team up with Richard Carpenter
for her international album.
Double Platinum Record awards:
Gold Record awards:
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
singer in the 1970s who achieved celebrity status with the jukebox hit "Sayang". She was dubbed "the Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the 1970s duo The Carpenters. She was a drummer of exceptional skill, but she is best remembered for her vocal performances of idealistic romantic ballads of true love...
of the Philippines" as her voice has a striking resemblance to that of the late singer. Her first album in 1977 was then the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
' biggest-ever seller. She went on to make seven more albums. Besides "Sayang", she is also known for hits like "Minsan-Minsan" and "Nakaw Na Pag-ibig".
She was awarded the title "Queen of Tagalog Songs," alongside Rico J. Puno as her counterpart. She was also named "Jukebox Queen," together with her contemporaries Imelda Papin
Imelda Papin
Imelda Papin is a Filipino singer and one of the bigger names in the Philippine music industry. Dubbed the "Sentimental Songstress", Imelda Papin is responsible for songs such as "Bakit " and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig"....
, Eva Eugenio and the late Didith Reyes. She was also dubbed as "Asia's Sweetest Voice" and won praises from musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter (musician)
Richard Lynn Carpenter is an American pop musician, best known as one half of the brother/sister duo The Carpenters, along with his sister Karen Carpenter. He was a producer, arranger, pianist and keyboardist, and occasional lyricist, as well as joining with Karen on harmony...
(of "The Carpenters").
She is a successful business woman. She is the president of the Integrated Metropolitan Bus Operators Association (IMBOA) and is considered as "the most powerful figure in the Public Transportation Industry".
She is in the works to record a new album with a song by Richard Carpenter as its title track entitled "Something In Your Eyes".
Biography
Claire was 15 when she bagged the grand prize in the first singing contest she joined singing The CarpentersThe Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
' "Love Me For What I Am." By that time, the Accounting freshman at the University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
knew she loved singing and was aware that she sounded like Karen Carpenter after a high school classmate had pointed it out.
Composer George Canseco
George Canseco
George Masangkay Canseco was a Filipino song composer.Canseco studied liberal arts at University of the East...
a fellow UE Alumni, the head judge in the contest, gave the singer her first break by having her sing the jingle in a Hope cigarette commercial that became popular for its "imported" sound.
De la Fuente left show business in her mid-20s after reaping its financial rewards. She was married by that time, having tied the knot at 19 to a man 10 years her senior. In 1993, she set up the King of Kings Transport, which had to fold up a few years later. It wasn't the lucrative business she had hoped it would be.
Three years later, de la Fuente was elected president of the "Integrated Metro Bus Operators Association" (IMBOA), whose members make up 70 percent of all bus operators in Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
. In 2003, dela Fuente made headlines when she spearheaded a boycott of the color-coding scheme that the MMDA had imposed for a week on all public utility vehicles as part of a traffic experiment. The move put her at odds with the equally headstrong MMDA Chair Bayani Fernando
Bayani Fernando
Bayani Flores Fernando is the former Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority .He has announced his intention to run for President of the Philippines in the 2010 election. However, after talks with Richard Gordon, he agreed to slide as Vice President for Gordon's newly-established...
.
Besides being the spokesperson of the entire Public Transportation industry, she has become a very successful businesswoman. She dabbled into the cosmetics industry, opening up "The Skin Shop". Alongside this, she showcased her flair for culinary arts and opened "Gracielo's" and "Claire de la fuente Seafood and Grill".
In December 2006, her husband and best friend for more than 28 years, Moises (Boy) de Guzman, died after a five-month struggle with cancer. He left behind Claire together with their two sons, Gregorio (Gigo) and Gracielo (Mickey).
Claire will team up with Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter (musician)
Richard Lynn Carpenter is an American pop musician, best known as one half of the brother/sister duo The Carpenters, along with his sister Karen Carpenter. He was a producer, arranger, pianist and keyboardist, and occasional lyricist, as well as joining with Karen on harmony...
for her international album.
Awards
- Queen of Tagalog Songs
Double Platinum Record awards:
- "Nakaw na pag-ibig" (single)
- "Minsan-Minsan" (single)
- Sayang (album)
- The Best of Claire (album)
- The Best of Claire (CD)
Gold Record awards:
- Nangigngiti ang puso ko (album)
- "Nanggingiti ang puso ko" (single)
- "Makikita mo" (single)
- Mga bulong ng pag-ibig (album)
Singles
- "Baliw"
- "'Di Magbabago"
- "Ibulong Mo Sa Hangin"
- "Ikaw Ang Simula"
- "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"
- "Makikita Mo"
- "Marupok Ka Man"
- "Mga Bulong Ng Pag-Ibig"
- "Mga Nakaw Na Sandali"
- "Minsan Minsan"
- "Nakaw Na Pag-Ibig"
- "Nangingiti Ang Puso Ko"
- "Pag-Ibig Mo...Langit Ko"
- "Sa Dulo Ng Landas"
- "Something in Your EyesSomething in Your EyesSomething in Your Eyes is a song from Richard Carpenter's debut solo album, Time. It was a single performed by Richard Carpenter and Dusty Springfield. It peaked at #12 on the Adult Contemporary chart....
" - "Sayang"
- "Unang Pag-Ibig"