Rico J. Puno
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Enrico de Jesus Puno better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino
pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog
lyrics
in his rendition of the American
song The Way We Were
and other foreign songs. Also known as Rico J. and as The Total Entertainer, Puno is a singer who regularly infused his on-stage performance with comedy and jokes. He hosted the noontime variety show Pilipinas Win na Win
alongside Rey Valera
, Marco Sison and Nonoy Zuniga for two months in 2010. He also hosted on Happy Yipee Yehey together with John Estrada
, Randy Santiago
, Mariel Rodriguez
, Pokwang
and Toni Gonzaga
as one of the main host Replacing Pilipinas Win na Win
.
Puno has also been active in politics. In 1998, he was elected as the City Councilor of Makati City
from its 1st district until his third and last term ended in 2007. He ran for a comeback in 2010 as the vice mayoralty candidate of Makati City, but was unsuccessful.
to parents, Felipe Puno Sr. and Corazon J. Puno. Although he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Philippine School of Business Administration, Puno dreamed of becoming a singer.
. Puno’s talent was later noticed by the executive producers from Vicor Records (now Vicor Music). His first record was Love Won't Let Me Wait, while his first big hit was the Tagalog-infused The Way We Were.
In 1976, Puno won the Aliw Award for Most Promising Entertainer. Two years later, he became Aliw's Entertainer of the Year. His Rico in Concert show at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
launched him as one of the foremost Philippine pop stars.
In 1977, Puno covered the Carpenters song Merry Christmas Darling from his 1st Christmas Album, The Spirit of Christmas which original sung by the late Karen Carpenter.
In 1978, Puno’s popularity and his regular concerts at the Araneta Coliseum
in Quezon City
and his performance tours in the United States
broke records in terms of audience attendance. His fame also made him into a sought-after product endorser including advertisements for San Miguel Beer Corporation in the 1970s.
In 1979, Puno represented the Philippines at the Tokyo Music Festival
in 1979, with Lupa (Ground), a song that imparted messages on how an individual could strive to change for the better, on how to gain humility and other human values, on how not to judge others, and on how to struggle against one’s own weaknesses.
From 2001, the Greatest Hits series in Manila, produced by Viva Concerts helped maintain Puno’s popularity. These Greatest Hits concerts brought him together with other Greatest Hitmakers in the Philippine music scene during the 1980s, namely Philippine pop icons: Hajji Alejandro
, Rey Valera
, Nonoy Zuñiga and Marco Sison.
He also covered the song Ang Huling El-Bimbo in 2005 and originally composed by Ely Buendia, who was originally from the Eraserheads.
He also covered the song Mabuti Pa Sila in 2010 and originally composed and recorded by Gary Granada.
(There's Still Tomorrow)", Ang Tao'y Marupok (People are Weak), Magkasuyo Buong Gabi (Together Through the Night) - a duet with Elsa Chan - and his Filipino rendition of You Don't Have to Be a Star (to Be in My Show).
One of Puno’s recent album is Aliw by Sony BMG Records. Its carrier single was Kay Hirap Mong Limutin (It is Hard to Forget You) by Lito Camo
.
(PAGCOR) and other casinos around Metro Manila and the provinces. His performances included tours in the United States, Canada
, Dubai
, Hong Kong
, Japan
, Australia
and Europe
an countries.
" over GMA-7. In 1994-1995 he headlined Chibugan Na (It's Eating Time), aired on weekdays at 12 noon on RPN 9, with Hajji Alejandro.
Puno returned as TV host for "Macho Guwapito" on the now-defunct Makisig Network
. He was one of the judges in the inaugural week of the reality talent show Showtime
on ABS-CBN
.
Puno is also the owner of the karaoke
bar, Coriks, at Vito Cruz Extension, Manila. He also manages a trucking business.
He won a seat in the Makati City
Council from the first district from 1998. Among Puno's notable ordinances filed during his first term was the installation of a surveillance camera in every convenience store in Makati that operates 24 hours a day, as protection against robbers who prey on convenience stores. He left the city council after his third and final consecutive term ended in 2007. His seat in the city council was kept by his eldest daughter, Tosca Camille. Three years later, he teamed up with Jun-Jun Binay to run for city vice mayor in Makati City
. Although Binay won the mayoralty race, Puno lost to Barangay Valenzuela captain Romulo Pena, Jr., who was the running mate of then-outgoing vice mayor Ernesto Mercado.
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 ....
pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
in his rendition of the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
song The Way We Were
The Way We Were (song)
"The Way We Were" is the title song to the 1973 movie The Way We Were, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. The song was written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, scored by Marvin Hamlisch and performed by Streisand...
and other foreign songs. Also known as Rico J. and as The Total Entertainer, Puno is a singer who regularly infused his on-stage performance with comedy and jokes. He hosted the noontime variety show Pilipinas Win na Win
Pilipinas Win Na Win
Pilipinas Win Na Win was a noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show was presented by its main hosts Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, and Nonoy Zuñiga with their co-hosts Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion, and K Brosas. The show premiered on July 31, 2010, and aired...
alongside Rey Valera
Rey Valera
Reynaldo Valera Guardiano is a singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta. He currently hosts the variety noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win alongside Rico J...
, Marco Sison and Nonoy Zuniga for two months in 2010. He also hosted on Happy Yipee Yehey together with John Estrada
John Estrada
John Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
, Randy Santiago
Randy Santiago
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago more commonly known as simply Randy Santiago, is a Filipino actor, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the big brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr....
, Mariel Rodriguez
Mariel Rodríguez
Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is a Filipino commercial model, endorser, TV host, former MTV VJ and actress. She first started as an MTV VJ. Currently, she co-hosts the noontime variety show Happy Yipee Yehey!...
, Pokwang
Pokwang
- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...
and Toni Gonzaga
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
as one of the main host Replacing Pilipinas Win na Win
Pilipinas Win Na Win
Pilipinas Win Na Win was a noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show was presented by its main hosts Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, and Nonoy Zuñiga with their co-hosts Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion, and K Brosas. The show premiered on July 31, 2010, and aired...
.
Puno has also been active in politics. In 1998, he was elected as the City Councilor of Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
from its 1st district until his third and last term ended in 2007. He ran for a comeback in 2010 as the vice mayoralty candidate of Makati City, but was unsuccessful.
Biography
Puno was born in ManilaManila
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,...
to parents, Felipe Puno Sr. and Corazon J. Puno. Although he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Philippine School of Business Administration, Puno dreamed of becoming a singer.
Music career
Puno introduced himself and his talent to the entertainment business by performing at folk houses and small clubs in Metro Manila. In 1975, while singing at the Palazzi, Puno met and performed with the American Motown group, The TemptationsThe Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
. Puno’s talent was later noticed by the executive producers from Vicor Records (now Vicor Music). His first record was Love Won't Let Me Wait, while his first big hit was the Tagalog-infused The Way We Were.
In 1976, Puno won the Aliw Award for Most Promising Entertainer. Two years later, he became Aliw's Entertainer of the Year. His Rico in Concert show at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
launched him as one of the foremost Philippine pop stars.
In 1977, Puno covered the Carpenters song Merry Christmas Darling from his 1st Christmas Album, The Spirit of Christmas which original sung by the late Karen Carpenter.
In 1978, Puno’s popularity and his regular concerts at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
and his performance tours in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
broke records in terms of audience attendance. His fame also made him into a sought-after product endorser including advertisements for San Miguel Beer Corporation in the 1970s.
In 1979, Puno represented the Philippines at the Tokyo Music Festival
Tokyo Music Festival
The Tokyo Music Festival was an international music contest that ran from 1972 to 1991. It was organised by the Tokyo Music Festival Association...
in 1979, with Lupa (Ground), a song that imparted messages on how an individual could strive to change for the better, on how to gain humility and other human values, on how not to judge others, and on how to struggle against one’s own weaknesses.
From 2001, the Greatest Hits series in Manila, produced by Viva Concerts helped maintain Puno’s popularity. These Greatest Hits concerts brought him together with other Greatest Hitmakers in the Philippine music scene during the 1980s, namely Philippine pop icons: Hajji Alejandro
Hajji Alejandro
Angelito Toledo "Hajji" Alejandro is a Filipino singer and actor, who was a major pop star in the 1970s and 1980s. He is the father of singer Rachel Alejandro, and Delara drummer Ali Alejandro...
, Rey Valera
Rey Valera
Reynaldo Valera Guardiano is a singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta. He currently hosts the variety noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win alongside Rico J...
, Nonoy Zuñiga and Marco Sison.
He also covered the song Ang Huling El-Bimbo in 2005 and originally composed by Ely Buendia, who was originally from the Eraserheads.
He also covered the song Mabuti Pa Sila in 2010 and originally composed and recorded by Gary Granada.
Hit songs
Puno’s hit songs included Kapalaran (Fate), Buhat (Ever Since), Macho Gwapito (Gorgeous Young Man), Lupa (soil), Damdamin (Feelings), May Bukas PaMay Bukas Pa
May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...
(There's Still Tomorrow)", Ang Tao'y Marupok (People are Weak), Magkasuyo Buong Gabi (Together Through the Night) - a duet with Elsa Chan - and his Filipino rendition of You Don't Have to Be a Star (to Be in My Show).
One of Puno’s recent album is Aliw by Sony BMG Records. Its carrier single was Kay Hirap Mong Limutin (It is Hard to Forget You) by Lito Camo
Lito Camo
Lito Camo is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso"...
.
Popularity
Among his contemporaries in the original Filipino music industry, Puno is one of the still consistently-active performers since he launched his career in 1975. The duration of his career as a Philippine singer now spans three decades. He became a favorite of the Philippine Amusement and Games CorporationPAGCOR
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is the Philippines third largest contributor of revenue after the Tax and Customs Authority. It is a government owned and controlled corporation first established in by Presidential Decree 1067-Aand entered itself in a contract with Philippine Casino...
(PAGCOR) and other casinos around Metro Manila and the provinces. His performances included tours in the United States, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, 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...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an countries.
Television
- Rico Baby (BBC)
- Rated A (MBS)
- Lunch DateLunch DateLunch Date was a defunct Philippine noontime variety show that aired by GMA Network.-History:Its original hosts were Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollmann. The show originally aired from Studio A of the old GMA building in EDSA...
(GMA Network) - Chibugan Na! (RPN)
- Showtime (ABS-CBN)
- Talentadong PinoyTalentadong PinoyTalentadong Pinoy is a reality talent show. Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, the show displays a variety of performances from singers, dancers, actors, musicians and comedians, to contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, ventriloquists and magicians. It was based from the Got Talent series in UK, USA,...
(TV5) - Show Me Da MannyShow Me Da MannyShow Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...
(GMA Network) - Pilipinas Win Na WinPilipinas Win Na WinPilipinas Win Na Win was a noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show was presented by its main hosts Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, and Nonoy Zuñiga with their co-hosts Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion, and K Brosas. The show premiered on July 31, 2010, and aired...
(ABS-CBN) - Willing Willie (TV5)
- Umagang Kay GandaUmagang Kay GandaUmagang Kay Ganda is a morning show airing on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and simulcasts on ABS-CBN News Channel. Premiered on June 25, 2007, it airs every weekday mornings from 5:00 to 8:15 AM.-Synopsis:...
(ABS-CBN) - Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN)
Movies
- Who's That Girl? (2011) - Rico
- Asboobs: Asal Bobo (2003) - Capt. Palma
- Pakners (2003) - Richard de Guzman
- A.B. Normal College (2003)
- Alas-Dose (2001) - Congressman
- Juan & Ted: Wanted (2000) - Mr. Mariano
- Matalino Man ang Matsing na-iisahan din! (2000)
- Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais (1998)
- Sailor's Disaster (1994) - Bruno
- Gascon.... bala ang katapat mo (1993)
- Tom & Jerry: Hindi Kaming Hayop (1993) - Alfie
- Dr. Potpot Travels to the Moon (1991) - Enzio
- Isang Platitong mani (1986)
- Bullet for your Music (1978)
- Silang mga mukhang Pera (1977)
- Bawal na pag-ibig (1977)
Compilation Albums
- Walang Kupas... All Hits
- 40th Anniv Collection
- The Ultimate Collection )
- Rico Silver Series (Viva Records)
- Hits Of R.Puno, B.Dominic & R.Manrique J
Collaborations of Rico J. Puno
- The 2nd MetroManila Pop Music Festival (Vicor Music Corp., 1978)
- Metropop Song Festival 1996 (GMA Records "Formerly Infinity Music, Inc.", 1996)
- 25 Great Songs 25 Great Artists (PolyEast Records, 1998)
- Ultraelectromagneticjam (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
- No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best (Vicor Music Corp. & Viva Records, Corp., 2008)
- Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 1 (Vicor Music Corp., 2008)
- Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 2 (Vicor Music Corp., 2008)
- 18 Inspirational Love Songs (Viva Records Corp., 2009)
- Live Na Live: Unforgettable Live Performance (Viva Records Corp., 2009)
Singles
- All I Ever Want (a song finalist of Metropop Song Festival 1996)
- Ang Huling El Bimbo (Original by: Eraserheads)
- Kapalaran
- Lupa (now covered by Gary Valenciano)
- Mabuti Pa Sila (Original by: Gary Granada)
- Macho Guwapito (now covered by Protein Shake)
- May Bukas Pa (now covered by Ogie Alcasid and Erik Santos)
- Merry Christmas Darling (Original by: The Carpenters)
- The Way We Were (Original by: Barbara Streisand)
Beyond showbusiness boundaries
From 1986 to 1987, Puno had a noontime variety show, "Lunch DateLunch Date
Lunch Date was a defunct Philippine noontime variety show that aired by GMA Network.-History:Its original hosts were Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollmann. The show originally aired from Studio A of the old GMA building in EDSA...
" over GMA-7. In 1994-1995 he headlined Chibugan Na (It's Eating Time), aired on weekdays at 12 noon on RPN 9, with Hajji Alejandro.
Puno returned as TV host for "Macho Guwapito" on the now-defunct Makisig Network
Makisig Network
TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company is an entertainment channel owned by horseowner-businessman Hermie Esguerra through Herma Group, Inc. The network's studios were located at 89 Timog Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City....
. He was one of the judges in the inaugural week of the reality talent show Showtime
Showtime (TV show)
Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
.
Puno is also the owner of the karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
bar, Coriks, at Vito Cruz Extension, Manila. He also manages a trucking business.
He won a seat in the Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
Council from the first district from 1998. Among Puno's notable ordinances filed during his first term was the installation of a surveillance camera in every convenience store in Makati that operates 24 hours a day, as protection against robbers who prey on convenience stores. He left the city council after his third and final consecutive term ended in 2007. His seat in the city council was kept by his eldest daughter, Tosca Camille. Three years later, he teamed up with Jun-Jun Binay to run for city vice mayor in Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...
. Although Binay won the mayoralty race, Puno lost to Barangay Valenzuela captain Romulo Pena, Jr., who was the running mate of then-outgoing vice mayor Ernesto Mercado.
Passing the torch
During Puno’s recent performances, he is often joined on stage by his oldest daughter, Tosca Camille. Rico's son Rio who is also a singer and a band member.See also
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