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
Residence Partido, Camarines Sur
Alma mater University of the East
University of Hawaii (BS)
Profession
  • Singer
  • politician

Imelda Arcilla Papin (born January 26, 1956) is a Filipino singer and politician. Dubbed as the "Sentimental Songstress," Papin sung songs such as "Bakit (Kung Liligaya Ka sa Piling ng Iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig." She was married to Filipino politician Jose Antonio Carrion.

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Early life

Papin was born on January 26, 1956, in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. She started her career in a remote fishing village in the province. Aspiring to become a singer, she participated in several regional singing contests before moving to Manila to pursue her career further. She attended Bitaogan Elementary School, St. Brigette School in Buhi, Municipality of Camarines Sur, the University of the East, and the University of Hawaii, where she received a BS in Commerce with a major in management.

Music career

Papin recorded her second album, Kutob (1978),[ clarification needed ] which included the song "Bakit" that gained popularity on local radio stations.[ citation needed ] She continued her success with additional singles that reached the top of the charts.

Papin relocated to Las Vegas, where she successfully revived her career, becoming a regular performer and gaining celebrity status. She was the first Filipino artist to host a three-hour telethon on Channel 18 in Los Angeles, California. Currently, she hosts a television program on LA-18 called Imelda Papin in America. Additionally, she hosts a two-hour radio program called the Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart Radio Show on KLAV 1230 AM in Las Vegas.

Political career

In 1995, she ran for Governor of Camarines Sur, but lost to Luis Villafuerte. In 1998, she was elected as Vice Governor, a post she held for two terms. In 2004, she ran as congresswoman in the province's fourth congressional district but lost to incumbent Representative Felix Alfelor Jr. In 2010, she ran for the Senate under Bangon Pilipinas, but lost. [1]

In 2013, the Commission on Elections disqualified her from running as congresswoman in the lone district of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan due to lack of residency, but reversed its decision on April 25. [2] She went on to lose the election to incumbent Representative Arthur Robes. In 2016, she ran again for congresswoman in Camarines Sur's fourth district, but lost to incumbent Representative Arnulfo Fuentebella. In 2019, she made a political comeback when she ran for Vice Governor as running mate of Governor Migz Villafuerte. They defeated board member Russel Bañes under PDP–Laban. In 2022, she ran for Governor of Camarines Sur for the second time, but lost to Luigi Villafuerte.[ citation needed ]

In 2024, Papin was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as an acting member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. [3]

Personal life

Papin was married to former Marinduque Governor Jose Antonio Carrion, with whom he has a daughter, Maria France Imelda Carrion. Maria France graduated as a Bachelor of Mass Communication at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and became a paralegal.[ citation needed ]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

  • Imelda (Wonderland Records, 1978) [4]
  • Kutob (Wonderland Records, 1978) [5]
  • I Love You, Imelda (Wonderland Records, 1979) [6]
  • Imelda Papin (Sunshine, 1980) [7]
  • 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) [8]
  • 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) (Vicor 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

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