Freddie Aguilar

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Freddie Aguilar Biography

Freddie Aguilar is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on February 5, 1953 in Ilagan, Philippines. As of June 1, 2023, Freddie Aguilar has a net worth approximately $5 Million. A few years later, Aguilar campaigned for the presidential candidacy of Corazon Aquino in the national election that would lead to the 1986 revolt.

Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar (born February 5, 1953), better known as Freddie Aguilar or Ka Freddie Aguilar, is a folk musician from the Philippines. He is best known for his rendition of “Bayan Ko”, which became the anthem of the opposition against the Marcos regime during the 1986 People Power Revolution, and for his song “Anak”, the best-selling Philippine music record of all time. He is heavily associated with Pinoy rock.

In 1978, Aguilar first recorded “Bayan Ko” in a patriotic effort to, in his words, “jolt back those who were starting to forget who we really are.” He also provided a rendition of the song as it is inspiring and gave him excitement and a surge of power. The song was originally composed in 1928 by Constancio de Guzman, with lyrics by poet Jose Corazon de Jesus, during a time of struggle for Philippine independence from US occupation. It emerged once again during the Marcos regime as the unofficial anthem of the emergent “people” of “People Power”, the new democratic nation opposed to authoritarianism that is widely credited with the deposing of Ferdinand Marcos. In 1983, the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino triggered massive demonstrations against the Marcos dictatorship, and Aguilar’s rendition of “Bayan Ko” was blared on the radio and speakers mounted on jeepneys throughout the streets of Manila and the provinces of the Philippines. At the funeral of Senator Aquino, Freddie Aguilar sang “Bayan Ko” and felt that Aquino was a man of action who even gave his life for the freedom of the Philippines. During the performance, Freddie Aguilar did not feel scared anymore and felt strong and confident. He then decided to join the cause as well. Aguilar, along with APO Hiking Society and other Pinoy pop musicians who took a stand against dictatorship, joined other protest singers in music and street performances as part of the anti-Marcos rallies.

Freddie Aguilar’s “Anak” not only broke the Philippine record charts in 1979, but it also hit the no. 1 spot in Japan and achieved considerable popularity in other countries as Angola, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and parts of Western Europe. The song has become so famous that, by some counts, it has been recorded in as many as a hundred versions in 23 languages throughout the world. Billboard reported that the song was the number two world hit of the 1980s. As of 2006, it was unsurpassed as the highest-selling record of Philippine music history.

Freddie Aguilar Net Worth

Freddie Aguilar is one of the richest Singer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Freddie Aguilar 's net worth $5 Million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Freddie Aguilar Wife

According to our records, Freddie Aguilar married to Jovie Albao , Antonette Martinez , Josephine Quiepo. As of January 12, 2023, Freddie Aguilar’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Freddie Aguilar celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.

What is Freddie Aguilar known for?

He is best known for his rendition of Bayan Ko , which became the anthem of the opposition against the Marcos regime during the 1986 People Power Revolution, and for his song Anak, the best-selling Philippine music record of all time.

Why did Freddie Aguilar wrote Bayan Ko?

Aguilar mentioned in an interview with ABS-CBN News that the lyrics of the song combines the love the Filipinos have for their country, commemorate the Aquino family, and commitment to the country. Even in this modern time, Filipinos will identify “Bayan Ko” as the nation’s protest anthem.

Who is Freddie Aguilars wife?

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What is the style of Anak by Freddie Aguilar?

“Anak”
Genre| Pinoy pop, folk
Length| 3:53 (original version)
Label| Sunshine Records RCA Records (internationally released) Star Music (copyright owner)
Songwriter(s)| Freddie Aguilar

What is the highest selling album in the Philippines to date?

As of 2021, Jose Mari Chan’s Constant Change (1989) and Christmas in Our Hearts (1990) still remain as the best-selling albums in the country with the estimated sales of more than 800,000 copies each.