Dulce (Filipino singer)

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Abellare, the birth surname or paternal family name is Llamedo, and the marital name is Cruzata.
Dulce
Dulce in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Dulce in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Background information
Birth nameMaría Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo
Also known asAsia's Timeless Diva
Born (1961-07-22) July 22, 1961 (age 63)[1]
Cebu City, Philippines
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1975–present

Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata (born July 22, 1961), professionally known as Dulce (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdʊlsɛ]), is a Filipino singer and actress. She is popularly referred to as "Asia's Timeless Diva".

Dubbed as one of the Philippines’ natural treasures,[2] Dulce is noted for her distinct vocal power and delivery.[3] Among many of her international accolades includes the grand prize trophies at the 4th Asian Singing Competition in 1979 and the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest in 1988 in Hong Kong. She also finished first runner-up at the 3rd ABU Popular Song Festival in Malaysia and first runner-up at the Australia Open Entertainment Competition in 2002.[4] She has already recorded 30 albums (including 12 solo albums) throughout her career and has sung in over thirty movie theme songs, thus earning her the moniker "Movie Theme Song Queen".[2]

  1. ^ "Dulce". Everything Cebu. August 6, 2011. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Costanilla: Dulce to receive a new award". www.sunstar.com.ph. August 8, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dulce has finally found her 'voice'". www.philstar.com. September 23, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Dulce to mark 40th year in showbiz with concert". ABS-CBN News. August 9, 2011.