Eddie Peregrina
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Eddie Villavicencio Peregrina (11 November 1944 – 30 April 1977), better known as Eddie Peregrina, was a singer and leading matinee idol of the 1970s. Dubbed as "the Original Jukebox King," he was most famous for hit songs such as What Am I Living For, Together Again, Two Lovely Flowers and Mardy, among others. He died at the age of 32 after a freak car accident in EDSA.
and Nena Villavicencio of Cebu
. Eddie started singing in amateur contests as a young child. He won the singing contest of DZXL’s "Tita Betty’s Children Show" at the age of six. He became a professional singer, working as a vocalist for some bands, most notably the Blinkers Band in Japan
. His biggest break came when he won the singing contest of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a popular TV variety show of the 60s and 70s.
. He had a habit of tipping his feet backwards to hit the highest note.
, the coin-operated machine which plays selected music, was said to have attained much popularity as well because of continuous requests of Peregrina's songs. His fame surge even more among the Filipino masses when he became movie star, cast with the leading ladies of the 1970s, including Esperanza Fabon and Nora Aunor
, with whom he had a TV show entitled The Eddie-Nora Show on Channel 9 in the 1960s.
Among his movies included Mardy, Memories of Our Dreams with Esperanza Fabon. He co-starred with his wife Lyn Salazarin in Batul of Mactan in 1974. He was also the leading man in Dito sa Aking Puso (1970) with Nora Aunor and with Vilma Santos in Mardy. Most of his films were produced by JBC Productions, which invariably paired him with Vilma Santos
, Edgar Mortiz
, Esperanza Fabon, and directed by Bebong Osorio. When not busy attending show business commitments, he managed his own business, including Edviper Records and the Pervil Photo Studio.
Biography
He was born on November 11, 1944 to Octavio Peregrina of Pililla, RizalRizal
Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
and Nena Villavicencio of Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
. Eddie started singing in amateur contests as a young child. He won the singing contest of DZXL’s "Tita Betty’s Children Show" at the age of six. He became a professional singer, working as a vocalist for some bands, most notably the Blinkers Band in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. His biggest break came when he won the singing contest of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a popular TV variety show of the 60s and 70s.
Singing style
Peregrina's unusually high-pitched voice distinguished him from the rest of popular singers who, at the time, were mostly influenced by the low-pitched, smooth voices of international singers like Matt Monroe and Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
. He had a habit of tipping his feet backwards to hit the highest note.
Showbiz
Peregrina's popularity was high, particularly among masses. JukeboxJukebox
A jukebox is a partially automated music-playing device, usually a coin-operated machine, that will play a patron's selection from self-contained media...
, the coin-operated machine which plays selected music, was said to have attained much popularity as well because of continuous requests of Peregrina's songs. His fame surge even more among the Filipino masses when he became movie star, cast with the leading ladies of the 1970s, including Esperanza Fabon and Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor
Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
, with whom he had a TV show entitled The Eddie-Nora Show on Channel 9 in the 1960s.
Among his movies included Mardy, Memories of Our Dreams with Esperanza Fabon. He co-starred with his wife Lyn Salazarin in Batul of Mactan in 1974. He was also the leading man in Dito sa Aking Puso (1970) with Nora Aunor and with Vilma Santos in Mardy. Most of his films were produced by JBC Productions, which invariably paired him with Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Edgar Mortiz
Edgar Mortiz
Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz is a Filipino movie/TV actor and director.-Early life:Born Edgardo Mortiz on August 30, 1954. He was the champion for 13 weeks on the network’s talent search, “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” hosted by Pugo and Patsy . He was the Original and unbeatable partner of Vilma Santos. He...
, Esperanza Fabon, and directed by Bebong Osorio. When not busy attending show business commitments, he managed his own business, including Edviper Records and the Pervil Photo Studio.
Family
Peregrina was married to actress Lynn Salazar, with whom he had two daughters, Edlyn and Michelle.Death
Eddie's Mustang car collided with a trailer truck in EDSA Shaw underpass in 1977. He died a month and a week later (April 30, 1977) at the age of 32 at Polymedic Hospital due to internal hemorrhage. His early and tragic death shocked his millions of fans nationwide.Movies
- 1974 - Batul of Mactan
- 1972 - I Do Love You
- 1971 - Alaala ng Pag-ibig
- 1971 - Luha sa bawa't awit
- 1970 - Your Love
- 1970 - Edong
- 1970 - I Adore You
- 1970 - Memories of Our Dream
- 1970 - Songs and Lovers
- 1970 - What Am I Living For
- 1970 - MardyMardyMardy can refer to:As a place name*Mardy, Monmouthshire, Wales*Mardy, Shropshire, EnglandPeople*Mardy Collins, American professional basketball player*Mardy Fish, American professional tennis playerAs a word...
- 1969 - Fiesta Extravaganza
- 1969 - Halina Neneng ko
- 1969 - The Jukebox King
- 1969 - Mardy
- 1969 - My Darling Eddie
- 1969 - Halina Neneng ko
LPs
- Eddie Peregrina At His Best
- More Greatest Hits of Eddie Peregrina
- Eddie
- What Am I Living For
- Encore
- Love Mood
- Ala-ala ng Bawat Awit
- The Best Of Eddie Peregrina
- Especially For You
- Irog Ako Ay Mahalin
- Huling Paalam ni Eddie Peregrina
- Christmas Greetings
CDs
- Send Someone To Love Me
- What Am I Living For
- Memories Of Our Dreams
- Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
- Memories - 3CD Collection
- 18 Greatest Hits Vol. 1
- 18 Greatest Hits Vol. 2
- I Can't Believe Vol. 1
- Eddie Peregrina's Christmas Album (Christmas Greetings)