Sampaguita (singer)
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Tessy Alfonso, better known by her stage name Sampaguita, is a Pinoy rock
singer from the Philippines
during the 1970s and 1980s.
under then First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos’ Bagong Anyo. She was discovered by her then husband Nilo Santos. Her first performance was at the New Moon Concert in 1977 at the Folk Arts Theater. Sampaguita's screen name was coined by the percussionist Nick Boogie, after the species of jasmine
locally known as sampaguita.
with their daughter Jacinta Romero.
On December 3, 2010, she went onstage again at the Ugat, The Legends of Pinoy Folk Rock concert held at the Araneta Coliseum
. She performed along with other Filipino rock artists from the 1970's and 1980's.
Pinoy rock
Pinoy rock, or Filipino rock, is the brand of rock music produced in the Philippines or by Filipinos. It has become as diverse as the rock music genre itself, and bands adopting this style are now further classified under more specific genres or combinations of genres like alternative rock,...
singer from the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
during the 1970s and 1980s.
Origins
Sampaguita started out as a modelModel (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
under then First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos’ Bagong Anyo. She was discovered by her then husband Nilo Santos. Her first performance was at the New Moon Concert in 1977 at the Folk Arts Theater. Sampaguita's screen name was coined by the percussionist Nick Boogie, after the species of jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub or vine growing up to in height. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea. It is known as the Arabian jasmine in...
locally known as sampaguita.
Present day
In 1994, Alfonso retired from the Philippine music scene when according to her own words "[Life became] too dangerous, with sex, drugs and rock and roll, rock until you drop.” She is the mother of three children and currently lives with Miguel Romero in Parañaque CityParañaque City
The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines....
with their daughter Jacinta Romero.
On December 3, 2010, she went onstage again at the Ugat, The Legends of Pinoy Folk Rock concert held at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
. She performed along with other Filipino rock artists from the 1970's and 1980's.
Songs
- Babalik Sa Iyo
- Beat Wave
- Blind Date
- Bonggahan
- CB Gypsy
- Chance to Change
- Children No Longer Young
- Crazy Tonite
- Easy Pare
- Estudyante Blues
- Go Find Another One
- Hanggang Saan
- I'm Behind You
- I'm Sorry
- Kumadre
- Laguna
- Liwanag
- Mahamantra
- Mahilig
- Napupuyat
- New Moon Dance
- No Guidance
- Nosi Ba Lasi
- Para Sa Iyo
- Sa Diyos Lamang
- Sa Isip Di Mabura
- Salamat
- Sayawan
- Takipsilim
- Tao
- The Party
- Uling
Lyrics
- Salamat
- Tao
- Babalik Sa Iyo
- CB Gypsy
- I'm Behind You
- Kumadre
- Liwanag
- Salamat
- Sayawan
- Tao