Dingdong Avanzado
| Dingdong Avanzado | |
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| Birth name | Fernando Avanzado |
| Born |
July 7, 1968 (age 48) Quezon City |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, actor, TV host |
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The Honorable Fernando V. Avanzado |
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| Vice Governor of Siquijor | |
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In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 |
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| Governor | Zaldy S. Villa |
| Preceded by | Art Pacatang |
| Succeeded by | Mei Ling Quezon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1968 (age 46) Quezon City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal Party (Philippines) (2012-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Jessa Zaragoza |
| Children | Jayda Avanzado (b. 2001) |
| Residence | Quezon City |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Dingdong Avanzado (born July 7, 1968) is a singer, actor, politician, TV host and composer in the Philippine music industry.
Fernando "Dingdong" Veloso Avanzado was born on July 7, 1968, in Quezon City.
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. His first major concert, called Shine On, was held in Rizal Theatre (now occupied by Shangrila Hotel Makati).
In 1988, he released the album Tatlong Beinte Singko under Dyna Records. The album contained eight tracks, including hit singles: "Ikaw Lamang", "Maghihintay Sa'Yo", and "Tatlong Beinte Singko" (composed by 17-year-old Rannie Raymundo). In the same year, he staged his second major concert at the Folk Arts Theater.
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.
From 1991 to 1994, Avanzado returned to performing and touring in different regions of the country. 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.
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.
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. Several foreign concerts followed, where they performed in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, and the United States.
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