Tillie Moreno

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Tillie Moreno
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Background information
Born(1953-05-22)May 22, 1953
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres R&B, soul, jazz, pop
Years active1970–present
Website Official Myspace

Tillie Moreno, also known as "Manila's Queen of Soul", is a Filipino R&B/soul/pop vocalist and entertainer whose career began in the 1970s. She is best known for her songs "Saan Ako Nagkamali", "Umagang Kay Ganda" and "Nothing I Want More". [1] She was a member of the bands Circus Band and Lovelife. [2]

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Biography

Early life

Tillie Moreno, who was born in Manila, Philippines, became interested in music and performing at the young age of eleven. [3]

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References

  1. "Ray-An Fuentes, Tillie Moreno sing 'UKG' theme". ABS-CBN. February 6, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  2. Concepcion, Pocholo (April 21, 2013). "A genie in disguise, full of wonder and surprise' Pop's golden age lives on at the new Merk's Place". Inquirer. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  3. Concepcion, Pocholo. "Tillie Moreno here for jazz fest". Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2016.