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| Birth name | Maria Amapola Cabase |
| Also known as | “Total Performer” "Queen of Hearts" |
| Born | November 3, 1948 Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1953–present |
| Labels | Pioneer Records (1972–1978) WEA (1981–1991) Infinity Productions (1994–present) |
| Website | theamapola |
Maria Amapola Cabase, better known by her stage name Amapola, is a Filipina singer, actress, musician, television and radio host. She is widely known in the Philippines as the original artist for the song "Kapantay ay Langit", which was later popularized by Pilita Corrales. Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos dubbed Cabase as a "Music Ambassador" for the country in 1973 in celebration of Amapola's first concert in New York, November 3, 1973, at New York's Town Hall.[1] In 1984, she released her international debut album produced in collaboration with jazz pianist Bobby Enriquez, who led the Cal Tjader Trio for Amapola's debut jazz album, Sophisticated Lady.