Fred Panopio Explained

Fred Panopio
Birthname:Alfredo Panopio
Birth Date:1939 2, mf=yes[1]
Birth Place:Nueva Ecija, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Death Place:Quezon City, Philippines
Resting Place:Manila Memorial Park
Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Othername:Fred
Known For:Yodeling, novelty
Occupation:Singer, actor, comedian
Spouse:Lolita Mina-Panopio
Yearsactive:1955–2007

Alfredo "Fred" Panopio (February 2, 1939 – April 22, 2010) was a Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.

He is known for having made the yodeling style of music famous in the Philippines. This particular kind of music is evident is many of his hits, such as "Pitong Gatang," "Markado," and "Tatlong Baraha". He was also an occasional actor, and appeared in several movies alongside Jess Lapid and Fernando Poe, Jr. He is also known sing the Poe's movie's theme songs.[2] In 1999, Panopio and Victor Wood released an album and became part of the OPM legends.

He appeared in an episode of noon-time variety show Wowowee in 2009 as a special guest, during which host Willie Revillame addressed him as a "Living Legend".[3]

Personal life

He was married to Lolita Mina-Panopio; they had a daughter, Jennifer Panopio.

Death

Panopio died of cardiac arrest on April 22, 2010, at the age of 71 in Quezon City, Philippines.[4] [5]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Scale Records

Dyna Records

Plaka Pilipino

Blackgold Records

Able Music

Alpha Records

Mabuhay Records

Charm Records

Coronet Records

Songs

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lentz III. Harris M.. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. 2011. McFarland. 9780786441754. 324. April 23, 2019. en.
  2. Book: Sweeney, Philip. The Virgin directory of world music. 1991. Virgin. 9780863693786 . 167. en.
  3. News: Fred Panopio rides into the sunset at 71. Neil Ramos. The Manila Bulletin. April 23, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100426143202/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/254176/kawawang-cowboy-fred-panopio-rides-sunset-71. April 26, 2010.
  4. News: Singer-actor Fred Panopio passes away. ABS-CBN News. April 23, 2010. October 13, 2021.
  5. News: Filipino folk singer Fred Panopio dies at 71. GMA News. April 23, 2010. October 13, 2021.