Eva Castillo
Minerva “Eva” Castillo (December 29, 1969 – March 22, 2022[1]) was a Filipino singer.
Eva Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Minerva Castillo |
| Born | December 29, 1969 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | amateur singing contests |
| Died | March 22, 2022 (aged 52) Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2009–2017 |
Biography edit
Early life edit
Minerva Castillo started singing at the age of nine. She endured a childhood of emotional and financial poverty.[2]
In her teenage years, Castillo used to compete in various amateur singing contests with Regine Velasquez. Castillo won over 300 trophies in these amateur singing contests.[3][4]
A singing contest in the 1980s known as Ang Bagong Kampeon stopped their competition.[5]
Rediscovery edit
At the Regine: Roots to Riches, GMA-7's special offering for Velasquez's birthday, Castillo was rediscovered. She recorded the theme song of the show Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin.[6] Allan K. hired Eva to perform in his club, Klownz, on Quezon Avenue every Thursday night.[7] Castillo's life story was featured in the show SRO Cinemaserye, titled SRO Cinemaserye: The Eva Castillo Story, where Glaiza de Castro and Manilyn Reynes portray the adolescent and adult Castillo respectively. She also appears on SOP Rules.[8][9]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mel & Joey | Herself | GMA Network | Guest |
| SOP | Guest Performer | |||
| Roots to Riches | Special Guest | |||
| 2010 | Diva | Sister Theresa | Guest | |
| 2017 | Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 1) | Herself | ABS-CBN | Contestant |
Recordings edit
| Title/Song | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | 2009 |
References edit
- ^ Female singer na tumalo kay Regine sa mga amateur singing contest noon pumanaw na (in Tagalog)
- ^ The Story of Minerva Castillo August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
- ^ Eva Castillo Rediscovery , Thanks to Regine on mb.com.ph (Manila Bulletin)
- ^ The Full Story of the Life of Minerva Castillo March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
- ^ Life of Regine Documented on Roots to Riches August 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
- ^ Eva Sings the Theme Song of Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin March 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
- ^ Regine Has Yet to Beat This Singer August 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on inquirer.net
- ^ The New Eva Castillo on pep.ph
- ^ Regine Velasquez Extends Her Support to Eva on gmanews.tv