Dingdong Avanzado

Fernando Cyril "Dingdong" Veloso Avanzado (born July 7, 1968) is a Filipino singer, actor, politician and TV host.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Veloso and the surname or paternal family name is Avanzado.
Dingdong Avanzado
Birth nameFernando Cyril Veloso Avanzado
BornJuly 7, 1968 (1968-07-07) (age 52)
Quezon City, Philippines
GenresOPM, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, TV host, politician

Early life

Avanzado was born on July 7, 1968, in Quezon City.[2]

He was born to the political Veloso Family of Samar, to Fernando Avanzado Sr., a former politician and to lawyer Carina Flores, the First Lady of Oton, Iloilo since 1998.

He was part of Conderama

Music career

His performance in movie theme songs prompted Dyna Records (now Dyna Music) to sign him to a record deal. His single, "Ikaw Lamang", earned him his first Gold Record.[2] His first major concert, called Shine On, was held in Rizal Theatre (now occupied by Shangrila Hotel Makati).[3][4]

In 1988, he released the album Tatlong Beinte Singko under Dyna Records.[5] The album contained eight tracks, including hit singles: "Ikaw Lamang", "Maghihintay Sa'Yo", and "Tatlong Beinte Singko" (composed by 17-year-old Rannie Raymundo).[4] In the same year, he staged his second major concert at the Folk Arts Theater.[3]

From 1989 to 1990, he performed two major concerts at the University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena (ULTRA). He also performed stunts in movies and starred in several youth-oriented films such as Pik Pak Boom, I Love You Three Times a Day, Estudyante Blues, and Love at First Sight.[6]

From 1991 to 1994, Avanzado returned to performing and touring in different regions of the country.[2] His nationwide tour gave him a larger audience and further increased his popularity. His fame grew when his compositions "Paalam Na" (co-written with his then-girlfriend, Rachel Alejandro) and "I Will Be There for You" gained recognition.[7] “In 1994 he co started in OctoArts Films Romantic Offering from one of his songs as Dawn Zulueta’s brother in the Drama Romantic Comedy Paniwalaan Mo Opposite Aga Muhlach and Jamie Rivera and Tonton Gutierrez In 1997, he recorded his seventh album, Decade After, which was released by GMA Records (formerly Infinity Music) in celebration of ten years in the music business. The album contained hits like "Wish I Could" and "To Love Again" by Sharon Cuneta. The album went platinum, establishing him as one of the top recording artists in the Philippines.[8]

It was also during this time that he met in 1998 and married in 2001 Jessa Zaragoza, one of the Philippines' biggest selling female recording artists.[9] Several foreign concerts followed, where they performed in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, and the United States.[1]

In 2000, Avanzado released the album, Here To Stay, under Star Records.[10] It contained the hit song, "Walang Kapalit", by Rey Valera.[11] As well as singing, Avanzado started directing concerts for other artists.

He released a historic duet album, Laging Ikaw, on Universal Records, in 2006. In 2012, Avanzado released Download, which was produced by Viva Records.[12] All tracks on the album were original songs written by Avanzado.[13]

Political career
The Honorable

Fernando V. Avanzado
Vice Governor of Siquijor
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
GovernorZaldy S. Villa
Preceded byArt Pacatang
Succeeded byMei Ling Quezon
Personal details
Born (1968-07-07) July 7, 1968
Quezon City
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLiberal Party (2012–present)
Spouse(s)Jessa Zaragoza
ChildrenJayda Avanzado (b. 2003)
ResidenceQuezon City
OccupationActor, singer, politician

In 1998, he embarked on a new career as he ran for public office and was seated in the city council of the 3rd District of Quezon City.[14] In a span of three years, he was able to establish Quezon City as the "City of Stars", highlighting the major film networks of the film and music industry to boost tourism.[14]

In 2007, Avanzado migrated to the United States, settling in Vallejo, California, with his wife.[15]

In 2012, he also announced his intention to run for Vice Governor of Siquijor under the Liberal Party. In the 2013 elections, Avanzado received 25,159 votes compared to 20,472 from his opponent, Art Pacatang, from Lakas–CMD.[16]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Dingdong Avanzado Extended Play (1987; Dyna Music)
  • Dingdong Avanzado (1988; Dyna Music)
  • Just Can't Stop (1989; Dyna Music)
  • Reachin' High (1991; OctoArts International)
  • Coming of Age (1993; OctoArts International)
  • Brand New Love (1995; OctoArts International)
  • Decade After (1997; Sony Music and GMA Records)
  • Recall (1999; Sony Music)
  • Here to Stay (2003; Star Music)
  • Laging Ikaw (with Jessa Zarragoza) (2009; Universal Records)
  • Download (2012; Viva Records)

Compilation albums
  • The Best of Dingdong Avanzado (1992; Dyna Music)
  • OPM Timeless Hits: Dingdong Avanzado (1997; PolyEast Records)
  • The Story of Dingdong Avanzado (2002; PolyEast Records)

Singles
  • "Basta't Kasama Kita" (released in 1989, covered by Josh Santana in 2003, in a duet version with Jessa Zaragoza in 2004 and by Daryl Ong in 2015)
  • "Naghihintay Sa'Yo" (released in 1989, covered by Jake Vargas & Angeline Quinto)
  • "Download" (2012)

Awards
  • Song of the Year – "Paalam Na", Awit Awards 1995
  • Best Ballad Recording – "Paalam Na", Awit Awards 1995
  • Best Dance Recording – "I Will Be There For You", Awit Awards 1996
  • Best Concert Director (nomination) – Aliw Awards 2005
  • Celebrity Inductee Winner – Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2009

Filmography

Television

References
  1. "Dingdong Avanzado". Philippine Music Registry. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  2. "About Dingdong Avanzado". MTV. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  3. "Dingdong Avanzado Biography". Pinoy Stop. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  4. Lo, Ricky (April 29, 2013). "Dingdong marks sweet 16". Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  5. "OPM of the week, Tatlong Beinte Singko by Dingdong Avanzado". Wordpress. rojan88. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  6. "DINGDONG AVANZADO ARTIST PROFILE " Kilabot ng Mga Kolehiyala"". pleimo. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  7. "Dingdong Celebrates 25th Year in Showbiz". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
    - "It's payback time for Rachel Alejandro". Philippine Star. November 15, 2002. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  8. Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (April 29, 2013). "Dingdong Avanzado almost quit singing". Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  9. Lo, Ricardo. "Jessa-Dingdong wedding on March 18! – FUNFARE by Ricardo F. Lo". Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  10. Gil, Baby. "DINGDONG AVANZADO GOES BACK TO THE PAST". Philippine Headline News Online. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  11. "Down Memory Lane with Rey Valera". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  12. "Dingdong Avanzado celebrates 25 years in the music with new album". Pep.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  13. "DINGDONG AVANZADO – His Three 25 Cents on Making a Comeback, OPM Music and Hometown Siquijor". rainCHECK. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  14. Chavez, Chito. "QC arches to welcome visitors to 'City of Stars'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  15. "Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado move to the U.S." Pep.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  16. "LP ousts Siquijor political dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
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