Nonoy Zuñiga | |
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Birth name | Zeno Zuñiga |
Born | Manila, Philippines | September 4, 1954
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, presenter, medical doctor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1971–present |
Zeno "Nonoy" Obong Zuñiga, popularly known as Nonoy Zuñiga (Tagalog: [ˈnɔʔnoɪ suˈɲɪga]) (Born September 4, 1954), is a Filipino singer, 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 Platinum in the Philippines and won "Album of the Year" at the Awit Awards & Cecille Awards. [2]
Zuñiga's singing career spans more than 3 decades, as a folk singer from 1971 to 1975 and then as one of the lead singers of the Family Birth Control Band which performed in venues like Philippine Plaza, Holiday Inn and the Manila Hotel from 1975 to 1980. All his performances in the United States from 1983 to the present are well-acclaimed. He has also performed in various countries such as Australia, Japan, South Korea, China and New Zealand.
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]
Zuñiga was also one of the hosts of the ABS-CBN noontime variety game show Pilipinas Win Na Win.[ citation needed]
Zuñiga is an amputee, having lost his right leg in a bombing incident during the Martial Law era while he was preparing for a concert. [4] [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975–2001 | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Himself (host) | |
2006 | MedTalk with Dr. Z | Himself (host) | |
2010 | Pilipinas Win Na Win | Himself (host) | |
2022–present | It's Showtime | Tawag Ng Tanghalan judge |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Kumusta Ka | With Gina Alajar | |
1983 | Init sa Magdamag | Singer as Himself | |
1983 | Never Ever Say Goodbye | With Vilma Santos | |
2011 | Who's That Girl | Noy |