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Freddie Aguilar

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Freddie Aguilar

Ferdinand "Freddie" Pascual Aguilar (Tagalog: [pɐsˈkwal ʔɐɣɪˈlaɾ]; February 5, 1953 – May 27, 2025), also known by his Muslim name Abdul Farid, was a Filipino musician regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He was best known for his international hit, "Anak" (1978), which became the best-selling Philippine music record of all time, selling 33 million copies worldwide, and the only Filipino song translated into 51 languages. His rendition of "Bayan Ko" became the anthem of the opposition against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos during the 1986 People Power Revolution. He was heavily associated with Pinoy rock.

Infobox

Born
Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar(1953-02-05)February 5, 1953Santo Tomas, Isabela, Philippines
Died
May 27, 2025(2025-05-27) (aged 72)Quezon City, Philippines
Burial place
Manila Islamic Cemetery (which is part of Manila South Cemetery)
Other names
Abdul Farid
Occupations
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Years active
1973–2025
Political party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Spouses
mw- Marilyn Angelo (annulled) Josephine Queipo (divorced) Antonette Martinez (m. 2000; div. 2005) Jovie Albao (m. 2013)
Partner
Marilyn Angelo (separated)
Children
6 (4 with Queipo)
Genres
FolkManila soundOPM
Instruments
Vocalsguitarbass guitar
Labels
Vicor Music/SunshineRCAStar Music (music rights)

Tables

· Discography › Studio albums
1978
Anak
Role(s)
Vicor Music/Sunshine Anak Kasaysayan Buhay Nga Naman Ng Tao Pagibig Alaala Pulubi Katamaran Anak Ng Mahirap Ikaw Ba'y Pilipino Naglaho Anak (Reprise)
1979
Freddie Aguilar
Role(s)
PDU A1 ||Ina|| 3:25 A2 ||La Vittima Son Io ||3:12 A3 |Ad Occhi Chiusu || 3:30 A4 || Goddess || 5:00 B1 || Un Bambino || 3:35 B2 ||It's No Shame || 4:12 B3 ||Alaala|| 4:15 B4 ||Katamarano|| 3:24
1980
Diyosa
Role(s)
Ugat Tunog ng Lahi/Vicor Music
Freddie Aguilar (US release)
Role(s)
RCA Records
1983
Magdalena
Role(s)
G. Records International
1987
Freddie Aguilar – Anak – Double "Best Of" Album
Role(s)
Panarecord International
EDSA
Role(s)
Ivory Music
1988
Sariling Atin
Role(s)
Alpha Music
1989
Hala Bira
Role(s)
Alpha Music
1990
Heart of Asia
Role(s)
OctoArts International
1991
Freddie Aguilar
Role(s)
AMP
1992
Kumusta Ka,
Role(s)
Aguilar Music, Vicor Music
Pagbabalik Himig
Role(s)
Vicor Music
1993
Minamahal Kita
Role(s)
Alpha Music
1994
Anak (CD re-issue)
Role(s)
Vicor Music
Diwa ng Pasko
Role(s)
Alpha Music
2000
Greencard
Role(s)
D'Concorde Recording
Year
Title
Record label
1978
Anak
Vicor Music/Sunshine Anak Kasaysayan Buhay Nga Naman Ng Tao Pagibig Alaala Pulubi Katamaran Anak Ng Mahirap Ikaw Ba'y Pilipino Naglaho Anak (Reprise)
1979
Freddie Aguilar
PDU A1 ||Ina|| 3:25 A2 ||La Vittima Son Io ||3:12 A3 |Ad Occhi Chiusu || 3:30 A4 || Goddess || 5:00 B1 || Un Bambino || 3:35 B2 ||It's No Shame || 4:12 B3 ||Alaala|| 4:15 B4 ||Katamarano|| 3:24
1980
Diyosa
Ugat Tunog ng Lahi/Vicor Music
1980
Freddie Aguilar (US release)
RCA Records
1983
Magdalena
G. Records International
1987
Freddie Aguilar – Anak – Double "Best Of" Album
Panarecord International
1987
EDSA
Ivory Music
1988
Sariling Atin
Alpha Music
1989
Hala Bira
Alpha Music
1990
Heart of Asia
OctoArts International
1991
Freddie Aguilar
AMP
1992
Kumusta Ka,
Aguilar Music, Vicor Music
1992
Pagbabalik Himig
Vicor Music
1993
Minamahal Kita
Alpha Music
1994
Anak (CD re-issue)
Vicor Music
1994
Diwa ng Pasko
Alpha Music
2000
Greencard
D'Concorde Recording
· Discography › Compilation albums
1992
Fifteen Years of Freddie Aguilar: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Role(s)
Aguilar Music
1995
The Best of Freddie Aguilar
Role(s)
Alpha Music
1997
Freddie Aguilar ...Live! Global Tour
Role(s)
Aguilar Music, Vicor Music
Year
Title
Record label
1992
Fifteen Years of Freddie Aguilar: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Aguilar Music
1995
The Best of Freddie Aguilar
Alpha Music
1997
Freddie Aguilar ...Live! Global Tour
Aguilar Music, Vicor Music
· Awards
1992
Ampex Corporation
Role(s)
Ampex Golden Reel Award
Notes
"Kumusta Ka"
1993
6th Awit Awards
Role(s)
Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino
Notes
—
1994
NU Rock Awards
Role(s)
Rock Achievement Award
Notes
—
2001
Pinoy Musika Awards
Role(s)
Special Citation
Notes
"Anak"
Year
Award-giving body
Category
Nominated work
Results
1992
Ampex Corporation
Ampex Golden Reel Award
"Kumusta Ka"
Won
1993
6th Awit Awards
Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino
—
Won
1994
NU Rock Awards
Rock Achievement Award
—
Won
2001
Pinoy Musika Awards
Special Citation
"Anak"
Won

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