Imelda Papin
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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 (Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig".
. She started her career in a remote fishing village of the province. Wishing a singing career, she joined a couple of regional singing contest until she was eventually driven to Manila
. She attended Bitaogan Elementary School, St. Brigette High School, University of the East and the University of Hawaii, where she received a BS Commerce with a major in Management.
Papin went to Las Vegas
and managed to revive her career. She became a regular performer in the city and became an instant celebrity. She became the first Filipino artist to host a three-hour telethon on Channel 18 in Los Angeles
, California. Currently she is hosting a television program on LA 18 called Imelda Papin in America. Her radio program is a two-hour program called the “Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart Radio Show” on KLAV
1230 AM (Talk of Las Vegas).
In 2010, she ran for Senate in the Philippines.
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 and one of the bigger names in the Philippine music industry
Music of the Philippines
Music of the Philippines are performance arts composed in various genre and styles. The music of the Philippines is a mixture of indigenous, other Asian, European, Latin American, and American influences.- Traditional music :...
. Dubbed the "Sentimental Songstress", Imelda Papin is responsible for songs such as "Bakit (Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig".
Early life
Papin was born on January 26, 1956 at Presentacion, Camarines SurPresentacion, Camarines Sur
Presentacion is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 20,266 people.-Barangays:Presentacion is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.*Ayugao*Bagong Sirang...
. She started her career in a remote fishing village of the province. Wishing a singing career, she joined a couple of regional singing contest until she was eventually driven to Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. She attended Bitaogan Elementary School, St. Brigette High School, University of the East and the University of Hawaii, where she received a BS Commerce with a major in Management.
Career
Papin recorded her first album containing the song "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig" which became a hit among local radio stations. She followed her success with more singles that topped the charts.Papin went to Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and managed to revive her career. She became a regular performer in the city and became an instant celebrity. She became the first Filipino artist to host a three-hour telethon on Channel 18 in Los Angeles
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, California. Currently she is hosting a television program on LA 18 called Imelda Papin in America. Her radio program is a two-hour program called the “Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart Radio Show” on KLAV
KLAV
KLAV is a commercial radio station located in Las Vegas, Nevada, broadcasting 1230 AM. KLAV airs talk and brokered programming; the community can purchase broadcast airtime on the station. It is owned by Hemisphere Media, LLC.-History:...
1230 AM (Talk of Las Vegas).
In 2010, she ran for Senate in the Philippines.
Discography
- Ako Nga Ba Ito
- Bakit Ikaw Pa
- Bakit Kaya
- Bakit Mo Pa Inibig
- Bawal
- Di Totoo
- Dinggin
- Habang May Panahon
- Hinanakit
- Hindi Ko Kaya
- Hindi Maiiwanan
- Iniibig Ko ang Iniibig Mo
- Isang linggong Pag-ibig
- Kailangan Ko
- Kapiling Mo Kasuyo Ko
- Katarungan
- Minsan
- Pinag-isa ng Diyos
- Pinaglaruan
- Sabik
- Taksil
- The Winner Takes It All
- We Could Have It All
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