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Eva Castillo
Filipino musician (1969–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Minerva “Eva” Castillo (December 29, 1969 – March 22, 2022[1]) was a Filipino singer.
Biography
Early life
Minerva Castillo started singing at the age of nine. She endured a childhood of emotional and financial poverty.[2]
In her teenage years, Castillo used to compete in various amateur singing contests with Regine Velasquez. Castillo won over 300 trophies in these amateur singing contests.[3][4]
A singing contest in the 1980s known as Ang Bagong Kampeon stopped their competition.[5]
Rediscovery
At the Regine: Roots to Riches, GMA-7's special offering for Velasquez's birthday, Castillo was rediscovered. She recorded the theme song of the show Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin.[6] Allan K. hired Eva to perform in his club, Klownz, on Quezon Avenue every Thursday night.[7] Castillo's life story was featured in the show SRO Cinemaserye, titled SRO Cinemaserye: The Eva Castillo Story, where Glaiza de Castro and Manilyn Reynes portray the adolescent and adult Castillo respectively. She also appears on SOP Rules.[8][9]
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Filmography
Television
Recordings
References
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