April Boy Regino
April "Boy" Regino (born Dennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog on April 9, 1969) is a recording artist from the Philippines who popularized some of the novelty songs "Paano Ang Puso Ko", "Umiiyak Ang Puso" and "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin" during the 1990s and is known for his trademark caps.[2]
April "Boy" Regino | |
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Birth name | Dennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog |
Also known as | April "Boy" Regino Ang Idol Ng Bayan |
Born | Marikina, Rizal | April 9, 1969
Origin | Capul, Northern Samar |
Genres | OPM, Pinoy pop, Christian |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals (tenor), guitars |
Years active | 1993–2014;[1] 2015–present |
Labels | Vicor Ivory Music Star Music Viva Records GMA Records |
Associated acts | April Boys |
Early life
He is the oldest of three brothers, all musicians. His brothers, Vingo and Jimmy, are members of the novelty group April Boys. They were all born in Marikina City but traces their roots from Sawang Capul Northern Samar.
Personal life
He is married to Madel Regino..
Music career
He migrated to the United States and is now based there as an entertainer to the Filipino-American community. More recently he was a contract recording artist with Viva Records.
He also did a Tagalog and English cover version of the song いとしのエリー(Itoshi no Ellie) renaming it "Honey My Love So Sweet".
In 2015 after a year off, Regino returned to music with his brand new album and a new music company, GMA Records.[3]
Health
In 2014, April Boy quit show business after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He revealed in an interview in Startalk that he is "cancer-free", yet he suffered from a heart ailment afterward.[3]
In 2015, Regino was diagnosed with Diabetic retinopathy which caused him to lose his sight in his left eye.
Discography
Singles
- 1993 "Sana'y Laging Magkapiling" (April Boy 1st hit with The April Boys)
- 1995 "Umiiyak ang Puso"
- 1995 "Nasaan Ka, Kailangan Kita (Sa Gabi Di Makatulog)
- 1996 "Paano Ang Puso Ko"
- 1997 "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin"
- 1997 "Kahit Kaibigan Lang"
- 1997 "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko"
- 1997 "Mahal na Mahal na Mahal Kita"
- 1997 "Esperanza"
- 1998 "Salamat Sa Iyo"
- 2000 "Kahapong Nagdaan (Ayoko Ng Balikan)
- 2000 "Sabi ng Puso Ko" (April Boy's 1st Dance Song)
- 2004 "Nanghihinayang Ako"
- 2004 "Madelyn Nag-iisang Ginto"
- 2004 "Pasumpa-sumpa"
- 2005 "Ye Ye Bonnel" (April Boy's 2nd Dance Song)
- 2010 "Di Na Ako Iibig Pang Muli (with Jc Regino)
- 2010 "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Aking Buhay (with Jc Regino)
- 2015 "Tanging Hiling" (April Boy's 1st Gospel Song)
References
- "April Boy retires from showbiz due to cancer". ABS-CBN News. December 19, 2013. p. TBA. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- Goros, Mark (May 24, 1997). "Asia Pacific Quarterly". Billboard. p. 52. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- April Boy Regino, halos bulag na dahil sa komplikasyon sa diabetes – GMA News.