Eddie Peregrina

Eddie Peregrina
Born Eduardo Villavicencio Peregrina
November 11, 1945
Manila, Philippines
Died April 30, 1977(1977-04-30) (aged 31)
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Singer, actor
Years active 1966–1977
Spouse(s) Lyn Salazar
Children Edlyn and Michelle

Eduardo Villavicencio Peregrina (November 11, 1945 – April 30, 1977), better known as Eddie Peregrina, was a singer and leading matinee idol of the 1970s. Dubbed as "the Original Jukebox King," he was most famous for hit songs such as What Am I Living For, Together Again, Two Lovely Flowers and Mardy, among others. He died at the age of 31 after a freak car accident in EDSA.

Biography

He was born on November 11, 1945 to Octavio Peregrina of Pililla, Rizal and Nena Villavicencio of Cebu. Eddie started singing in amateur contests as a young child. He won the singing contest of DZXL’s "Tita Betty’s Children Show" at the age of six. He became a professional singer, working as a vocalist for some bands, most notably the Blinkers Band in Japan. His biggest break came when he won the singing contest of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a popular TV variety show of the 60s and 70s.

Singing style

Peregrina's unusually high-pitched voice distinguished him from the rest of popular singers who, at the time, were mostly influenced by the low-pitched, smooth voices of international singers like Matt Monro and Frank Sinatra. He had a habit of tipping his feet backwards to hit the highest note.

Showbiz

Peregrina's popularity was high, particularly among masses. Jukebox, the coin-operated machine which plays selected music, was said to have attained much popularity as well because of continuous requests of Peregrina's songs. His fame surge even more among the Filipino masses when he became movie star, cast with the leading ladies of the 1970s, including Esperanza Fabon and Nora Aunor, with whom he had a TV show entitled The Eddie-Nora Show on Channel 9 in the 1960s. Among his movies included Mardy, Memories of Our Dreams with Esperanza Fabon. He co-starred with his wife Lyn Salazar in Batul of Mactan in 1974. He was also the leading man in Dito sa Aking Puso (1970) with Nora Aunor and with Vilma Santos in Mardy. Most of his films were produced by JBC Productions, which invariably paired him with Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Esperanza Fabon, and directed by Bebong Osorio. When not busy attending show business commitments, he managed his own business, including Edviper Records and the Pervil Photo Studio.

Personal life

Peregrina was married to actress Lynn Salazar, with whom he had two daughters, Edlyn and Michelle. And had also a son named Raymund de Leon to his former manager.

Death

Eddie's Mustang car collided with a trailer truck in EDSA Shaw underpass in 1977. He died a month and a week later (April 30, 1977) at the age of 32 at Polymedic Hospital due to internal hemorrhage. His death shocked his millions of fans nationwide.

Movies

Television

Singles (45rpm)

LP Albums

What Am I Living For (DSM-1001)

Encore (DSM-1002)

Christmas Greetings (DSM-1003)

Love Mood (DSM-1005)

Greatest Hits (DSM-1009)

Eddie Peregrina At His Best (DSM-1010)

Eddie (DSM-1012)

The Jukebox King (DSM-1013)

Old Time Favorites (DSM-1015?)

Lonely Boy (DSM-1016)

Irog Ako Ay Mahalin (TSP-5185)

Especially For You (TSP-5194)

Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (TSP-5228)

CDs

References

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