Sylvia La Torre, dubbed the Queen of Kundiman, passed away on Dec. 1. She was 89.
This was confirmed by her granddaughter, actress Anna Marie Perez de Tagle in an Instagram post on Dec. 2.“RIP to my grandmother, Ms. Sylvia La Torre Perez de Tagle.- First Lady of Philippine Television, Queen of Kundiman and Tandang Sora Awardee, devoted wife of Dr. Celso Perez de Tagle, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, caring auntie, and affectionate friend, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1st at 7:02 am.
“My grandmother was my first inspiration when it came to singing and acting. She was my first vocal coach and taught me all of her kundimans. Celebrities offered their condolences to the family of Sylvia, also known as the First Lady of Philippine Television, in the comment section of Anna’s post. Some comments:
Some of her memorable songs include: “Galawgaw,” “Kalesa,” “Waray Waray,” “Arimunding-Munding,” “Pakiusap,” etc.
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