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Freddie Aguilar Biography
Freddie Aguilar is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on February 5, 1953 in Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines. Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar (born February 5th 1953) is better known by his stage name of Freddie Aguilar or Ka Freddie Aguilar is a folk singer of the Philippines. The most famous of his songs is singing “Bayan Ko”, which was adopted as the national anthem for the people’s movement to Marcos’s regime. Marcos administration during 1986’s People Power Revolution, and for his hit song “Anak”, the best-selling Philippine music album ever. He is also heavily linked to Pinoy rock.
A year later, Aguilar fought for the presidential nomination of Corazon Aquino during the national elections that would eventually lead to the revolt of 1986.
On November 22, 2013, Aguilar, under Islamic rites, married his partner in Buluan, Maguindanao. Aguilar had converted to Islam six months prior to these reports, so that he could marry his then 16-year-old girlfriend. His Muslim name is Abdul Farid.
On October 17, 2013, Aguilar openly admitted, in spite of the controversy that followed, that he is in a relationship with a 16-year-old girl, with plans to marry and even have children, as his partner insisted that she is willing to have a baby.
The song by Freddie Aguilar “Anak” not only broke the Philippine chart during 1979 but also landed at the No. top position in Japan and gained a lot of traction across other countries like Angola, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and areas from Western Europe. The track has gained so much fame that, according to some reports it has been recorded in more than hundreds of versions across 23 languages around the world. Billboard said that the song was the top two worldwide charting hit in the 1980s. In 2006, it had not been surpassed as the most-sold record in Philippine music in the history of music.
Name | Freddie Aguilar |
First Name | Freddie |
Last Name | Aguilar |
Occupation | Singer |
Birthday | February 5 |
Birth Year | 1953 |
Place of Birth | Ilagan |
Home Town | Isabela |
Birth Country | Philippines |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Full/Birth Name | |
Parents | Gregorio Aguilar, Salud Pascual |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Jovie Albao , Antonette Martinez , Josephine Quiepo |
Children(s) | Jeriko Aguilar, Maegan Aguilar |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Freddie Aguilar Net Worth
Freddie Aguilar is one of the richest Singer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Freddie Aguilar's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in 1978. In that year, he was married Josephine Queipo and with her had four kids: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella and Jeriko.
It was in 1978 that Aguilar made his first recording “Bayan Ko” as an effort to honor our countrymen and in his words “jolt back those who were starting to forget who we really are.” He also sang a rendition of the song in the way it inspires and gave him a sense of joy and a feeling of strength. The song was composed around 1928 by Constancio de Guzman, and accompanied by lyrics written by the poet Jose Corazon de Jesus, in the midst of a struggles in the fight for Philippine freedom against US occupation. It came back again in time under the Marcos government as an official tune of the newly formed “people” of “People Power” which is the democratically-governed nation that opposes the authoritarian regime widely believed to be responsible for the removal of Ferdinand Marcos. When the 1983 assassination attempt on Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino triggered huge protests against the Marcos dictatorship. the Aguilar rendition to “Bayan Ko” was blared on the radio as well as speakers on jeepneys that were parked in all the roads of Manila and across the regions of the Philippines. When Senator Aquino, Freddie Aguilar sang “Bayan Ko” and felt that Aquino was an exemplary leader who sacrificed his life to ensure his country’s freedom. Philippines. While performing Freddie Aguilar was able to not be afraid anymore and was confident and strong. He decided to join the cause. Aguilar and the APO Hiking Society and other Pinoy pop stars who stood up against the dictatorship, joined with other protesters in street performances and music in the anti-Marcos protests.
On January 18, 2008, Aguilar received the Asia Star Award from the Asia Model Award Festival in Korea.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Singer |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Height | Unknown |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
On January 3, 2018, Aguilar’s residence in North Fairview, Quezon City was destroyed by a fire, which was reported to have started at his music room. The fire destroyed most of Aguilar’s valuables estimated at around ₱15 million , including his art collection, awards, musical instruments, records, and other personal memorabilia. Aguilar was at “Ka Freddie’s” his bar & restaurant along Tomas Morato Avenue during the fire. His wife, son Jonan, and mother-in-law were all inside his residence during the fire, but were able to escape unharmed with the help of their neighbors.
Who is Freddie Aguilar Dating?
According to our records, Freddie Aguilar married to Jovie Albao , Antonette Martinez , Josephine Quiepo . As of December 1, 2023, Freddie Aguilar’s is not dating anyone.
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Freddie Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Freddie Aguilar celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.
What is Freddie Aguilar known for?
He is best known for his rendition of Bayan Ko, which became the anthem of the opposition against the Marcos regime during the 1986 People Power Revolution, and for his song Anak, the best-selling Philippine music record of all time.
Why did Freddie Aguilar wrote Bayan Ko?
Aguilar mentioned in an interview with ABS-CBN News that the lyrics of the song combines the love the Filipinos have for their country, commemorate the Aquino family, and commitment to the country. Even in this modern time, Filipinos will identify “Bayan Ko” as the nation’s protest anthem.
Who is Freddie Aguilars wife?
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What is the style of Anak by Freddie Aguilar?
Genre | Pinoy pop, folk |
Length | 3:53 (original version) |
Label | Sunshine Records RCA Records (internationally released) Star Music (copyright owner) |
Songwriter(s) | Freddie Aguilar |
What is the highest selling album in the Philippines to date?
As of 2021, Jose Mari Chan’s Constant Change (1989) and Christmas in Our Hearts (1990) still remain as the best-selling albums in the country with the estimated sales of more than 800,000 copies each.
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