Kuh Ledesma

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hashim and the surname or paternal family name is Ledesma.
Kuh Ledesma
Ledesma in 2023
Born
Maria Socorro Hashim Ledesma

(1955-03-16) March 16, 1955 (age 69)
Bacolod, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • fashion designer
  • painter
Years active1980–present
TitleOPM Pop Chanteuse
ChildrenIsabella Gonzalez

Maria Socorro "Kuh" Hashim Ledesma (born March 16, 1955) is a Filipino singer and actress.[1] Regarded as “OPM's Pop Chanteuse”,[2] she is noted for her "masterful"[3] and "rich distinct vocal style."[4]

With a career spanning over 40 years, Ledesma is recognized as one of Asia's most successful pop singers.[5] She has already performed in over 1,000 concerts in various parts of the world. She was notably one of the first artists to be called a "diva" in the entertainment industry.[6] She has since been honored with numerous accolades including the prestigious 'Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award' at the 12th PMPC Star Awards For Music,[7] 'Singer of the Year' at the 2022 Gawad Banyuhay Awards,[8] the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the 2020 Aliw Awards[9] and 'Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award' at the 25th Awit Awards[10] for her significant contribution to Philippine music industry.

In 1989, Ledesma became the first Filipino artist to win the coveted Salem Music Award.[11] In 1997, she released her US debut album Precious, which contains songs penned by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.[12] The album became a Top 20 hit on the US Billboard Jazz charts.[13][14] Renowned American music database, AllMusic, hailed Ledesma as one of the best singers in the Philippines.[15][16] She is the founder of Music Museum, one of the most popular concert venues in the country.[17] It has since hosted concerts of Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez.

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  2. ^ "Kuh Ledesma considers Barbra Streisand her 'voice teacher' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Kuh Ledesma - Duet With Me Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 7, 2023
  4. ^ "Kuh 25 Years Concert by Filipino singing star Kuh Ledesma". international.ucla.edu. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Anaheim, City National Grove of. "Jim Brickman & Kuh Ledesma | City National Grove of Anaheim". www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma admits to Korina: 'The biggest challenge is being Mom to Isabella'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "12th Star Awards for Music nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "'Megastar' Sharon Cuneta receives Gloria Sevilla Award for career, philanthropy". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Reyes, Alice Hernandez (October 8, 2022). "KUH LEDESMA RETURNS TO USA IN DECEMBER – Aliw Awards Foundation Inc". Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Kapamilya artists win big at the 25th Awit Awards; Zia Quizon bags three major awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Kuh 25 Years Concert by Filipino singing star Kuh Ledesma". international.ucla.edu. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kuh Ledesma Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "Kuh Ledesma releases non-crypto NFT version of 'Precious' for PAWS | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "Kuh Ledesma releases music NFT to benefit PAWS". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Kuh Ledesma - Unforgettable Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 25, 2023
  16. ^ Kuh Ledesma - Ako Ay Pilipino, Vol. 1 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 25, 2023
  17. ^ "Did You Know? « Music Museum Group". Retrieved June 25, 2023.