Katy de la Cruz
Filipina singer (1907–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katy de la Cruz (born Catalina Mangahas de la Cruz; February 13, 1907 – November 10, 2004) was a leading Filipina singer who specialized in jazz vocals and torch songs in a long career that lasted eight decades. Hailed as "The Queen of Filipino Jazz"[2][3] and as "The Queen of Bodabil",[4][5][6] she was, by the age of 18, the highest paid entertainer in the Philippines.[7] De la Cruz also appeared in films and received a FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award in 1953.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mangahas and the surname or paternal family name is Dela Cruz.
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Born | Catalina Mangahas de la Cruz (1907-02-13)February 13, 1907 |
Died | November 10, 2004(2004-11-10) (aged 97) |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1914–1980s |
Spouse | Jose Yoingco[1] |
Awards | FAMAS Best Supporting Actress 1953 Inspirasyon |
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