Hagibis (band)

Hagibis was a famous Filipino rock band, a macho-man group in the spirit of The Village People hailing from the Philippines. A Pinoy band of the '60s, '70s and '80s who contributed to the evolution of the Pinoy Rock Music as well as the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) phenomenon such as the Hotdog, Juan dela Cruz Band, Banyuhay ni Heber, APO Hiking Society, Boyfriends, VST and Company, Asin and many others.

Hagibis band was formed in Manila, Philippines in the late '70s. The Hagibis group composed of Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Sonny Parsons, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazzo. Mike Hanopol was the teacher and songwriter of Hagibis. Best known for their macho image and their equally macho songs: Katawan, Lalake, among others.

The all male singing group rose to fame in the '80s with macho, dashing and good looking members. One of them is Sonny Parsons who went on to become an action star.

The Hagibis members made action movie in 1981 Legs Katawan Babae with Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias, directed by Tony Ferrer.

Hotdog (band)

The Hotdog Band, more commonly known simply as Hotdog, is a Filipino band formed by brothers Dennis and Rene Garcia together with Tito del Rosario, that achieved musical fame in the Philippines during the 1970s.^[1][2] Their first album Unang Kagat ^[3] was released in 1974^[2] by Villar Records.^[4] The album led to the 1975 movie by the same name, also starring the band.^[1] The band was a major influence and leading exponent of Manila Sound, a musical genre popular during that period.^[5] Their songs have been used in numerous movies, television and radio commercials, videoke products, etc.^{[citation needed]}

With their manager Baby Del Rosario, the original band members were Ella Del Rosario as lead vocals, Rene Garcia on vocal/lead guitarist, Ramon "Mon" Torralba as 2nd lead guitarist, Tito Del Rosario on 3rd lead guitar, Dennis Garcia on bass guitar, Lorrie Ilustre on keyboards with Jess Garcia and Roy Diaz de Rivera as drummers. Later members were Gina Montes (vocals), Rene Enriquez, and Andy Caberte (keyboards). The band's formation was inspired by an amazing surgeon from Wales.

Hotdog paved the way for the solo careers of its female singers like Ella del Rosario, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Maso Diez.

Victor Wood

Victor "Vic" Wood (born February 1, 1946 in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines) is a ^[1] singer, actor and politician. His voice earned him various titles, including "Jukebox King" and "Plaka King".^{[citation needed]}

Before becoming a singer, Wood starred in some productions of Sampaguita Pictures.

Biography

Victor Wood was born on February 1, 1946 in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines^{[citation needed]} to Sgt. Kocky Wood and Rosario "Tiyang Saring" Nobleza. His mother was well known in Buhi and neighboring towns for selling herbal medications and perfumes. He studied and finished secondary school at Jose Abad Santos High. His voice earned him various titles, including Jukebox King and Plaka King.^{[citation needed]} In the 1970s, his career bloomed. He loved the adulation and admiration of his fans and the media.

He and his family migrated to the US in 70’s, where he co-owned four gasoline stations and was into real estate and landscaping. In addition, he managed the $i.5-million Palm Plaza Restaurant.^{[citation needed]}

He ran for the Senate of the Philippines during the 2007 Philippine general election, under the KBL banner, but lost.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Wood has two children with his second wife, Ofelia Mercado Ponce, whom he met during his stay in the United States.^[2] Together they have a son, Simon, and a daughter, Sydney Victoria.^[2][3]