Nonoy Zuñiga

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Nonoy Zuñiga
Born Manila, Philippines
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, host, influencer, presenter, environment & PWD advocate, medical doctor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1971–present

Nonoy Zuñiga (Tagalog: [ˈnɔnoɪsuˈɲɪga] ) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, influencer, environment and PWD Advocate, television presenter and physician. Dubbed as the "Philippines' King of Pop Ballads" [1] he released his debut album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin in 1981. It was both a critical and commercial success, reaching double Platinum in the Philippines and won "Album of the Year" at the Awit Awards & Cecille Awards. [2] Also Aliw Award's "Entertainer of the Year"

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Career

Besides his musical career, he hosted a public service TV program called Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko , and an informational program called MedTalk with Dr. Z on IBC 13. [3] He also heads EcoWise and NOW, two companies that deal with the preservation and conservation of the environment through proper waste disposal and the manufacture and marketing of organic products. [3]

Personal life

Zuñiga is an amputee, having lost his right leg in a bombing incident last 1980 (Martial Law era) in Philippine Plaza hotel(Sofitel). [4] [5]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975–2001 Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Himself (host)
2006MedTalk with Dr. ZHimself (host)
2010 Pilipinas Win Na Win Himself (host)
2022–present It's Showtime Tawag Ng Tanghalan judge

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1981Kumusta KaWith Gina Alajar
1983Init sa MagdamagSinger as Himself
1982Never Ever Say GoodbyeWith Vilma Santos

Accolades

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