Imelda Papin

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Imelda Papin
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Papin in 2024
Vice Governor of Camarines Sur
In office
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2022
Children1
Residence Partido, Camarines Sur
Alma mater University of the East
University of Hawaii–West Oahu (BS)
Profession
  • Singer
  • Politician

Imelda Arcilla Papin (born January 26, 1956) is a Filipino singer and politician. She rose to fame in the late 1970s with hits such as "Bakit (Kung Liligaya Ka sa Piling ng Iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig". [1] She later served as the vice governor of Camarines Sur and was married to Filipino politician Jose Antonio Carrion. [2]

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Early life

Papin was born on January 26, 1956, in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. [3] She began her singing career in her home province before relocating to Manila. Before gaining wider recognition, she competed in regional singing contests. She attended Bitaogan Elementary School and St. Brigitte School in Buhi. She began her tertiary education at the University of the East and later completed a Bachelor of Science in Commerce at the University of Hawaii. [4]

Music career

Papin released her second studio album, Kutob (1978), under Wonderland Records. The album included the track "Bakit?", which became one of her early hits and was considered a major factor in her rise to fame. [5] [6] She continued her recording career throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, releasing multiple studio and compilation albums.[ citation needed ]

Papin later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she became a regular performer, frequently appearing at venues such as the Orleans Showroom. [7] She hosted a three-hour telethon on Channel 18 in Los Angeles, reportedly becoming one of the first Filipino artists to lead such a program. She currently hosts a television program titled Imelda Papin in America on LA-18, and a radio show titled The Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart.[ citation needed ]

Political career

In 1995, Papin ran for Governor of Camarines Sur but lost to Luis Villafuerte. [8] She was elected Vice Governor in 1998 and served two terms. In 2004, she ran for the congressional seat in Camarines Sur's fourth district but lost to incumbent Felix Alfelor Jr. In 2010, Papin ran for the Philippine Senate under the Bangon Pilipinas party but was unsuccessful. [9]

In 2013, the Commission on Elections initially disqualified her from running for Congress in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan , due to a lack of residency, but reversed its decision on April 25. [10] She lost the election to incumbent Representative Arthur Robes. In 2016, she ran for Congress again in Camarines Sur's fourth district but was defeated by Representative Arnulfo Fuentebella.[ citation needed ]

Papin returned to politics in 2019, successfully running for Vice Governor as the running mate of Governor Migz Villafuerte under PDP–Laban, defeating board member Russel Bañes. In 2022, she ran for Governor of Camarines Sur a second time but lost to Luigi Villafuerte. [11] [12]

In 2024, President Bongbong Marcos appointed her as an acting member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. [13]

Personal life

Papin was married to former Marinduque Governor Jose Antonio Carrion and had a daughter. Her daughter reportedly pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , and later worked as a paralegal. [14]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

  • Imelda (Wonderland Records, 1978) [15]
  • Kutob (Wonderland Records, 1978) [16]
  • I Love You, Imelda (Wonderland Records, 1979) [17]
  • Imelda Papin (Sunshine, 1980) [18]
  • Mel (Sunshine, 1980)
  • Christmas with Imelda Papin (Sunshine, 1980)
  • Love Is... (Alpha Records, 1983)
  • Songs & Emotions (Emerald Records, 1984)
  • The Woman, The Singer (Emerald Records, 1986)
  • Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Imelda Papin (Alpha Records, 1992) [19]
  • Bakit Ikaw Pa? (Alpha Records, 1994)
  • Dahil Minamahal Kita (D'Concorde, 1999)
  • Phenomenal Hits of Imelda Papin Vol. 1 (D'Concorde, 1999)
  • Phenomenal Hits of Imelda Papin Vol. 2 (D'Concorde, 1999)
  • Nag-iisang Imelda (Galaxy Records/Universal Records, 2001)
  • Iba Ka Sa Lahat (Universal Records, 2004)
  • Voice of the Heart (618 International, 2008)
  • Merry Christmas Mahal Ko (618 International, 2008)
  • I Love You (Viva Records/618 International, 2009)
  • Bakit? (Universal Records/618 International, 2010)

Compilation albums

  • Imelda's Favorite Hits (Wonderland Records, 1980)
  • Imelda's Greatest Hits (Sunshine, 1981)
  • Sabik (Vicor Music, 1994)
  • Golden Collection Series: The Best of Imelda Papin (Alpha Records, 2001)
  • Once Again... with Didith Reyes, Geraldine, and Imelda Papin Vol. 4 (with Didith Reyes & Geraldine) (Victor Music, 2003)
  • Puso Sa Puso (Sunshine/Vicor Music, 2005)
  • Greatest Hits (Alpha Music, 2009)

Collaboration albums

  • Jukebox King & Queen (with Victor Wood) (D'Concorde, 1999)

Singles

References

  1. "Imelda Papin names Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo among young singers she admires". GMA News Online. August 16, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  2. "Imelda Papin reveals two actors who courted her in the past". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  3. "Imelda Papin – Mel". Pinoy Grooves. April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  4. Salut, EJ (August 18, 2015). "6 Celebrities from the University of the East". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  5. Gil, Baby A. (November 26, 2001). "Imelda Papin revives Bakit". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  6. "Imelda Papin – Kutob (1978, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  7. Fink, Jerry (July 28, 2009). "Manchester shares showroom with Filipino star". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  8. "Villafuerte camp belittles 'Ate Guy'". The Philippine Star. March 4, 2001.
  9. "2 senatorial bets bolt parties, join Bro. Eddie" Archived July 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine . Inquirer Online.
  10. "Comelec allows Imelda Papin to run for Congress in Bulacan". Manila Bulletin.
  11. Ostria, Rey Anthony (October 9, 2021). "Another Villafuerte joins gubernatorial race in CamSur; faces Imelda Papin". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  12. "Villafuertes on top; Andayas, Alfelors fall as poll dust settles in Camarines Sur". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  13. "Marcos appoints Imelda Papin as acting member of PCSO board". GMA News. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  14. "Imelda Papin Greatest Hits: Celebrating the Jukebox Queen of the Philippines - Zoe Perry". June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  15. "Imelda Papin (1978 Self-Titled Album)", eBay Philippines , 1978, retrieved September 13, 2024
  16. "Kutob", eBay Philippines , 1978, retrieved September 13, 2024
  17. "I Love You, Imelda", eBay Philippines , 1979, retrieved September 13, 2024
  18. "Imelda Papin (1980 Self-Titled Album)", eBay Philippines , March 1, 1980, retrieved September 13, 2024
  19. 1 2 "The jukebox queen Valentines at Farmers". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 9, 1993. p. 18. Retrieved November 26, 2021.