Fred Panopio

Fred Panopio
Born
Alfredo Panopio

(1939-02-02)February 2, 1939[1]
Nueva Ecija, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedApril 22, 2010(2010-04-22) (aged 71)[1]
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park
Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesFred
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, comedian
Years active1955–2007
Known forYodeling, novelty
SpouseLolita Mina-Panopio

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]

  1. ^ a b Lentz III, Harris M. (2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. p. 324. ISBN 9780786441754. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Sweeney, Philip (1991). The Virgin directory of world music. Virgin. p. 167. ISBN 9780863693786.
  3. ^ Neil Ramos (April 23, 2010). "Fred Panopio rides into the sunset at 71". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 26, 2010.