Nonoy Zuñiga

In this Philippine name, the family name is Zuñiga.
Nonoy Zuñiga
BornManila, Philippines
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, host, influencer, presenter, environment & PWD advocate, medical doctor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1971–present

Nonoy Zuñiga (Tagalog: [ˈnɔnoɪ suˈɲɪga]) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, influencer, environment and PWD Advocate, television presenter and physician. Dubbed as the "Philippines' King of Pop Ballads"[1] he released his debut album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin in 1981. It was both a critical and commercial success, reaching double Platinum in the Philippines and won "Album of the Year" at the Awit Awards & Cecille Awards.[2] Also Aliw Award's "Entertainer of the Year"

Career

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Besides his musical career, he hosted a public service TV program called Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, and an informational program called MedTalk with Dr. Z on IBC 13.[3] He also heads EcoWise and NOW, two companies that deal with the preservation and conservation of the environment through proper waste disposal and the manufacture and marketing of organic products.[3]

Personal life

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Zuñiga is an amputee, having lost his right leg in a bombing incident last 1980 (Martial Law era) in Philippine Plaza hotel(Sofitel).[4][5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Ako Ay Ikaw Rin (1981)
  • Much More (1982)
  • Live For Love (1983)
  • Fragments Of Forever (1986)
  • Feelin' It All (1986)
  • Christmas With Nonoy (1987)
  • Nonoy Zuñiga (1989)
  • I Will Be There For You (1990)
  • Timeless Classics (1992)
  • Tinig Ng Langit (1994)
  • Pure and Golden Love Songs (1997)
  • The Duet Album (1998)
  • Impressions (2001)
  • The Love Album (2005, Viva Records)
  • Beginnings (2017)

Compilation albums

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  • The Best of Love Duets (Viva Collection Forever) (1998, Viva Records)

Singles

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  • "Never Ever Say Goodbye" – 1981
  • "Doon Lang"
  • "Kumusta Ka"
  • "Araw Gabi" (also covered by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Daryl Ong, Ice Seguerra & Noel Cabangon)
  • "Love Without Time"
  • "Live For Love"
  • "Fragments Of Forever"
  • "Init Sa Magdamag" (with Sharon Cuneta)
  • "Pero Atik Ra" (with Jolianne Salvado, 2018)[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1975–2001 Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Himself (host)
2006 MedTalk with Dr. Z Himself (host)
2010 Pilipinas Win Na Win Himself (host)
2022–present It's Showtime Tawag Ng Tanghalan judge

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1981 Kumusta Ka With Gina Alajar
1983 Init sa Magdamag Singer as Himself
1982 Never Ever Say Goodbye With Vilma Santos

Accolades

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  • 1981 Best Pop Male Vocal Performance by a New Male Artist Aliw Award
  • 1981 Most Promising Entertainer Aliw Award
  • 1982 Entertainer of the Year Aliw Award
  • 1982 Album of the Year for the Album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin Aliw Award
  • 1982 Golden Record Award for the Album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin Aliw Award
  • 1982 Platinum Record Award for the Album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin Aliw Award
  • 1982 Record of the Year for the Album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin Aliw Award
  • 1982 Best Male Vocal Performer Guillermo Mendoza Foundation
  • 1982 Mr. Popular Entertainer of the Year Guillermo Mendoza Foundation
  • 1983 Ranked Top 6 Major Awards Cecil Award
  • 1991 Best Male Vocal Performer Awit Award
  • 1998 Most Outstanding Recording Artist Katha Award
  • 1999 Best Performance by a Duet Awit Award
  • 1999 Best Traditional Song Saan Ka Man Naroroon Awit Award
  • 1999 Best Pop Vocal Collaboration Katha Award
  • 2022 Dangal Ng Musikang Pilipino Award Winner Awit Award

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lani Misalucha, Nonoy Zuniga to headline 'Timeless Seasons' concerts in US". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ "The inspiring tale of Nonoy Zuñiga". www.philstar.com. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b Carballo, Bibsy (22 October 2006). "Nonoy Zuñiga: The Filipino voice". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  4. ^ Policarpio, Allan. "Nonoy Zuñiga remembers tragedy with a smile". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  5. ^ Lo, Ricky (10 March 2016). "Nonoy can still 'break a leg'". Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  6. ^ "PERO ATIK RA The Duet (Nonoy Zuniga & Jolianne Salvado)". YouTube. 19 April 2018.
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