Roel Cortez

Roel Cortez
Born Roel Corpuz
(1967-07-30)July 30, 1967
Meycauayan, Bulacan
Died April 1, 2015(2015-04-01) (aged 47)
Meycauayan, Bulacan
Cause of death Colon cancer[1]
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Years active 1984–2015
Spouse(s) Corazon Corpuz
Children 8

Roel Cortez (born Roel Corpuz, July 30, 1967 – April 1, 2015) was a Filipino singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s due to his Tagalog hit songs such as "Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie", "Dalagang Probinsyana", "Pinay sa Japan" and "Bakit Ako'y Sinaktan".[2]

Other songs include "Baleleng" (Tagalog version), "Iniibig Kita" and "Sa Mata Makikita". Universal Records in the Philippines released a compilation album entitled The Best of Roel Cortez with a videoke edition.

Musical career

In 1984, he had a hit song in his home country with "Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie" on the Universal Records label, which also became something of an anthem for overseas Filipino workers. By then, he had changed his surname to Cortez, and he married his wife Corazon. Through his music, he was also able to finance a Civil Engineering course for his wife at the Technological Institute of the Philippines. Together, they started 'CPC Builders', based in Marilao, Bulacan. He also found fame with his Tagalog version of "Baleleng", and with "Iniibig Kita". In 1992, Universal Records released The Best of Roel Cortez, an album containing 16 tracks, including those three biggest hits.

Death

Cortez died of colon cancer on April 1, 2015 at 9:30 p.m. His remains were interred at Roel's Funeral Ever, in Pantok, Meycauayan, Bulacan. He was delivered to his final resting place on Thursday, April 9. He is survived by his wife Corazon and their eight children.[3][4][5][6]

Discography

Albums

  • 1992: The Best of Roel Cortez (compilation)

Songs

  • "Ang Mahal Ko'y Ikaw Pa Rin"
  • "Bakit"
  • "Bakit Ako'y Sinaktan"
  • "Bakit Puso'y Nasusugatan"
  • "Baleleng"
  • "Dalagang Probinsyana"
  • "Halika Na"
  • "Iba Ka Sa Lahat"
  • "Iniibig Kita"
  • "Kahit Hindi Ka Na Malaya"
  • "Kahit Malayo Ka"
  • "Kay Sarap Mabuhay"
  • "May Tama Ako Sa'yo"
  • "Napakasakit Kuya Eddie"
  • "Nasaan Ka Aking Mahal"
  • "Neneng"
  • "Paniwalaan Mo"
  • "Panyolito"
  • "Pinay sa Japan"
  • "Sa Mata Makikita"
  • "Sa'yo Ibibigay"
  • "Tanging Pag-Ibig Mo"
  • "Tutulungan Kita"
  • "Unang Pag-Ibig"
  • "Walang Ibang Mamahalin"

References

  1. ↑ PEP.ph. ""Napakasakit Kuya Eddie" singer Roel Cortez succumbs to colon cancer". Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Roel Cortez Fanatic Syndicate. "Roel Cortez". roelcortez.blogspot.com.
  3. ↑ "Roel Cortez, the singer behind "Napakasakit Kuya Eddie," passes away". Kicker Daily News.
  4. ↑ "Singer Roel Cortez dies". Rappler.
  5. ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/03/15/napakasakit-kuya-eddie-singer-dies
  6. ↑ http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2015/04/05/1440491/nagpasikat-ng-baleleng-napakasakit-kuya-eddie-na-si-roel-cortez?nomobile=1
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