April Boy Regino
| April "Boy" Regino | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dennis Regino |
| Also known as |
April "Boy" Regino Ang Idol Ng Bayan |
| Born |
April 9, 1969 Marikina City |
| Origin | Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pinoy pop, Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals (tenor), Guitars |
| Years active |
1993–2014;[1] 2015-present |
| Labels |
Vicor Ivory Music Star Music Viva Records GMA Records |
| Associated acts | April Boys |
April "Boy" Regino (born Dennis Regino on April 9, 1969) is a recording artist from the Philippines who popularized the songs "Paano Ang Puso Ko", "Umiiyak Ang Puso" and "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin" during the 1990s and is known for his trademark caps.[2]
Early life
He is the oldest of three brothers, all musicians. His brothers, Vingo and Jimmy, are members of the novelty group April Boys.
Personal life
He is married to Madel Regino, and has two children, JC and Charmaine 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.
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
Notable songs
- 1994 "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin"
- 1994 "Kahit Kaibigan Lang"
- 1994 "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko"
- 1994 "Mahal na Mahal na Mahal Kita"
- 1994 "Tunay Na Pag-ibig"
- 1994 "Nanghihinayang Ako"
- 1994 "Umiibig Na Nga"
- 1994 "Baka Merong Iba"
- 1995 "Baka Mayroong Iba"
- 1995 "Umiiyak ang Puso"
- 1995 "Nagmamahal Ng Tapat"
- 1995 "Sayang Na Pagmamahal"
- 1996 "Paano ang Puso Ko"
- 1996 "Madelyn Nag-iisang Ginto"
- 1996 "Pasumpa-sumpa"
- 1996 "Sa'yo Lamang"
- 1997 "Esperanza"
- 1997 "Kahapon Nagdaan"
- 1997 "Di Ko Kayang Malayo Sa'yo"
- 2000 "Sabi ng Puso Ko" (April Boy's 1st Dance Song)
- 2005 "Ye Ye Bonnel" (April Boy's 2nd Dance Song)
- 2015 "Tanging Hiling" (April Boy's 1st Gospel Song)
References
- ↑ Unknown, Unknown (December 19, 2013). "April Boy retires from showbiz due to cancer". ABS-CBN News. p. TBA. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ Goros, Mark (May 24, 1997). "Asia Pacific Quarterly". Billboard. p. 52. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- 1 2 April Boy Regino, halos bulag na dahil sa komplikasyon sa diabetes - GMA News.