April Boy Regino

April "Boy" Regino (born Dennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog on April 9, 1969) is a recording artist from the Philippines who popularized some of the novelty songs "Paano Ang Puso Ko", "Umiiyak Ang Puso" and "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin" during the 1990s and is known for his trademark caps.[2]

April "Boy" Regino
Birth nameDennis Regino Magloyuan Magdaraog
Also known asApril "Boy" Regino
Ang Idol Ng Bayan
Born (1969-04-09) April 9, 1969
Marikina, Rizal
OriginCapul, Northern Samar
GenresOPM, Pinoy pop, Christian
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals (tenor), guitars
Years active1993–2014;[1]
2015–present
LabelsVicor
Ivory Music
Star Music
Viva Records
GMA Records
Associated actsApril Boys

Early life

He is the oldest of three brothers, all musicians. His brothers, Vingo and Jimmy, are members of the novelty group April Boys. They were all born in Marikina City but traces their roots from Sawang Capul Northern Samar.

Personal life

He is married to Madel Regino..

Music career

He migrated to the United States and is now based there as an entertainer to the Filipino-American community. More recently he was a contract recording artist with Viva Records.

He also did a Tagalog and English cover version of the song いとしのエリー(Itoshi no Ellie) renaming it "Honey My Love So Sweet".

In 2015 after a year off, Regino returned to music with his brand new album and a new music company, GMA Records.[3]

Health

In 2014, April Boy quit show business after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He revealed in an interview in Startalk that he is "cancer-free", yet he suffered from a heart ailment afterward.[3]

In 2015, Regino was diagnosed with Diabetic retinopathy which caused him to lose his sight in his left eye.

Discography

Singles
  • 1993 "Sana'y Laging Magkapiling" (April Boy 1st hit with The April Boys)
  • 1995 "Umiiyak ang Puso"
  • 1995 "Nasaan Ka, Kailangan Kita (Sa Gabi Di Makatulog)
  • 1996 "Paano Ang Puso Ko"
  • 1997 "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin"
  • 1997 "Kahit Kaibigan Lang"
  • 1997 "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko"
  • 1997 "Mahal na Mahal na Mahal Kita"
  • 1997 "Esperanza"
  • 1998 "Salamat Sa Iyo"
  • 2000 "Kahapong Nagdaan (Ayoko Ng Balikan)
  • 2000 "Sabi ng Puso Ko" (April Boy's 1st Dance Song)
  • 2004 "Nanghihinayang Ako"
  • 2004 "Madelyn Nag-iisang Ginto"
  • 2004 "Pasumpa-sumpa"
  • 2005 "Ye Ye Bonnel" (April Boy's 2nd Dance Song)
  • 2010 "Di Na Ako Iibig Pang Muli (with Jc Regino)
  • 2010 "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Aking Buhay (with Jc Regino)
  • 2015 "Tanging Hiling" (April Boy's 1st Gospel Song)

References
  1. "April Boy retires from showbiz due to cancer". ABS-CBN News. December 19, 2013. p. TBA. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  2. Goros, Mark (May 24, 1997). "Asia Pacific Quarterly". Billboard. p. 52. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
  3. April Boy Regino, halos bulag na dahil sa komplikasyon sa diabetes – GMA News.
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