Celeste Legaspi | |
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.jpg) Legaspi in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater | |
| Born | Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi March 18, 1950 Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines |
| Other names | Michelle |
| Alma mater | Maryknoll College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1955–present |
| Spouse |
Nonoy Gallardo (m. 1972) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Cesar Legaspi Vitaliana Kalugdan |
Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi-Gallardo (born March 18, 1950) is a Filipino singer, actress, film and theatre producer.[1] She is an advocate for the rights of the artists. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist for Visual Arts César Legaspi.[2] She has been one of the founders of the following artist organizations: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Culturtain Musicat Theater Productions, Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines,[3] and the OPM Archive.[4] She is married to Nonoy Gallardo, an advertising director and one of the premier Original Pilipino Music composers.
- ^ Domingo, Gay Ace (March 18, 2024). "The concert diva Celeste Legaspi". Malaya. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Remembering Celeste Legaspi. Inquirer.net". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012.
- ^ Asilo, Rito P. (January 21, 2022). "Light at the end of the tunnel for performers' rights group". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Gatchalian, Elmer L.; Cayabyab, Krina (2021) [1994]. "Celeste Legaspi". Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Philippines: Cultural Center of the Philippines.