Alfredo "Fred" Panopio (February 2, 1939 – April 22, 2010) was a Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.
Fred Panopio | |
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Born | Alfredo Panopio February 2, 1939[1] |
Died | April 22, 2010[1] Quezon City, Philippines | (aged 71)
Resting place | Manila Memorial Park Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Other names | Fred |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, comedian |
Years active | 1955–2007 |
Known for | Yodeling, novelty |
Spouse | Lolita Mina-Panopio |
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]
He was married to Lolita Mina-Panopio; they had a daughter, Jennifer Panopio.
Panopio died of cardiac arrest on April 22, 2010, at the age of 71 in Quezon City, Philippines.[4][5]
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