Age, Biography, and Wiki
Freddie Aguilar was born on February 5, 1953, in Santo Tomas, Isabela, Philippines. He passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 72 due to multiple organ failure. Aguilar is renowned for his contributions to Original Pilipino Music (OPM), particularly with his iconic songs "Anak" and "Bayan Ko," which played a significant role in the 1986 People Power Revolution.
| Occupation | Folk Singer |
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| Date of Birth | 5 February 1953 |
| Age | 72 Years |
| Birth Place | Santo Tomas, Isabela, Philippines |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Philippines |
| Date of death | 27 May, 2025 |
| Died Place | Quezon City, Philippines |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is no specific information available about Freddie Aguilar's height and weight. However, his presence in the music scene was marked by his soulful voice and influential performances.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Aguilar was known for his high-profile relationships and marriages. He had been married multiple times, including a significant age gap with one of his spouses, which drew public attention.
Aguilar has been with four women throughout his life. Aguilar married Marilyn Angelo in Olongapo. However this marriage was void since the priest did not have an appropriate license. After his voided union with Angelo, Aguilar married Josephine Queipo in London but later separated in 1997. The marriage lasted for 22 years until Aguilar divorced Queipo. In the late 1990s, Aguilar became the boyfriend of then-17 year old Antonette Martinez. At age 19, Martinez married Aguilar in Las Vegas in 2000. They divorced after five years.
On October 17, 2013, Aguilar openly admitted, in spite of controversy that followed, that he was in a relationship with a 16-year-old girl, Jovie Gatdula Albao (Muslim name: Sittie Mariam), with plans to marry and even have children, as Albao insisted she was willing to have a baby.
On November 22, 2013, Aguilar, under Islamic rites, married Albao in Buluan, Maguindanao. Aguilar had converted to Islam six months prior to these reports, so that he could marry his then 16-year-old girlfriend under the Muslim Family Code of the Philippines.
Already a famous musician, he joined the Born Again Christian community, and was a self-described "Born-Again Catholic". He then converted to Islam prior to his marriage to his last wife Albao, Aguilar. He adopted Abdul Farid as his Muslim name. He spoke about his conversion at the 14th Dubai Ramadan Forum in June 2015 in Dubai which also featured preacher Sheikh Nadhir Oquindo.
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| Husband | Marilyn Angelo Josephine Queipo Antonette Martinez (m. 2000-2005) Jovie Albao (m. 2013) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Freddie Aguilar's net worth was estimated to be approximately $5 million, reflecting his successful music career and various business ventures. However, other sources suggest a range between $1 million and $3 million. His earnings came from royalties, concert performances, and music sales, with "Anak" being a major contributor to his wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Freddie Aguilar's career was marked by his role as a pioneer in OPM. His song "Anak" became the best-selling Philippine music record, selling 33 million copies worldwide and translated into 51 languages. "Bayan Ko" was another significant hit, serving as an anthem during the People Power Revolution. Aguilar's music appealed globally, and he performed in numerous concerts worldwide, further enhancing his financial stability.
In 1978, Aguilar first recorded "Bayan Ko" in a patriotic effort to, in his words, "jolt back those who were starting to forget who we really are." He also provided a rendition of the song as it was inspiring and gave him excitement and a surge of power. The song was originally composed in 1928 by Constancio de Guzman, with lyrics by poet Jose Corazon de Jesus, during a time of struggle for Philippine independence from US occupation. It emerged once again during the Marcos regime as the unofficial anthem of the emergent "people" of the "People Power", the new democratic nation opposed to authoritarianism that was widely credited with the deposing of Ferdinand Marcos. In 1983, the assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino triggered massive demonstrations against the Marcos dictatorship, and Aguilar's rendition of "Bayan Ko" was blared on the radio and speakers mounted on jeepneys throughout the streets of Manila and the provinces of the Philippines. At the funeral of Senator Aquino, Freddie Aguilar sang "Bayan Ko" and felt that Aquino was a man of action who even gave his life for the freedom of the Philippines. During the performance, Freddie Aguilar did not feel scared anymore and felt strong and confident. He then decided to join the cause as well. Aguilar, along with APO Hiking Society and other Pinoy pop musicians who took a stand against dictatorship, joined other protest singers in music and street performances as part of the anti-Marcos rallies.
Social Network
While Aguilar was active in public life, particularly through his music and social engagements, there is limited information about his direct involvement in social media platforms. His influence was more pronounced through traditional media and public appearances.
Aguilar is a key figure of Pinoy rock. He has cited British and American folk-rock stars like Cat Stevens and James Taylor as musical influences. His works emphasize themes of Filipino heritage, nationalist feelings, and tried to constitute a musical exploration of the Filipino ethos.
Education
Aguilar studied electrical engineering at De Guzman Institute of Technology but did not complete the degree, instead pursuing a career in music. His early life and education laid the groundwork for his eventual transition into the music industry.
He began composing his own songs at age 14. Aguilar studied electrical engineering at De Guzman Institute of Technology but did not finish the degree program. Instead he pursued music, became a street musician, and then a folk club and bar musician. At the age of 18, Aguilar parted ways with his family and quit college; he started performing on stage at age 20. After realizing and regretting his mistakes five years after quitting college, he composed the song "Anak."
