Nonoy Zuñiga


Nonoy Zuñiga is a Filipino singer, actor, host, influencer, environment and PWD Advocate, television presenter and physician. Dubbed as the "Philippines' King of Pop Ballads" he released his debut album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin in 1981. It was both a critical and commercial success, reaching double Platinum in the Philippines and won "Album of the Year" at the Awit Awards & Cecille Awards. Also Aliw Award's "Entertainer of the Year"

Career

Besides his musical career, he hosted a public service TV program called Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, and an informational program called MedTalk with Dr. Z on IBC 13. He also heads EcoWise and NOW, two companies that deal with the preservation and conservation of the environment through proper waste disposal and the manufacture and marketing of organic products.

Personal life

Zuñiga is an amputee, having lost his right leg in a bombing incident in October 4, 1980, at the Philippine Plaza Hotel.
He has 5 children with non-showbiz wife Grace Maroket.

Education

Zuñiga studied at University of Santo Tomas and graduated with a degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Ako Ay Ikaw Rin
  • Much More
  • Live For Love
  • Fragments Of Forever
  • Feelin' It All
  • Christmas With Nonoy
  • Nonoy Zuñiga
  • I Will Be There For You
  • Timeless Classics
  • Tinig Ng Langit
  • Pure and Golden Love Songs
  • The Duet Album
  • Impressions
  • The Love Album
  • ''Beginnings''

Compilation albums

Singles

  • "Never Ever Say Goodbye" – 1981
  • "Doon Lang"
  • "Kumusta Ka"
  • "Araw Gabi"
  • "Love Without Time"
  • "Live For Love"
  • "Fragments Of Forever"
  • "Init Sa Magdamag"
  • "Pero Atik Ra"

Accolades