Freddie Aguilar
Freddie Aguilar | |
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Aguilar performing in 1988 | |
| Born | Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar February 5, 1953 |
| Died | May 27, 2025 (aged 72) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Burial place | Manila Islamic Cemetery |
| Other names | Abdul Farid |
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| Years active | 1973–2025 |
| Political party | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
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Marilyn Angelo (separated) |
| Children | 6 (4 with Queipo) |
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Ferdinand "Freddie" Pascual Aguilar (Tagalog: [pɐsˈkwal ʔɐɣɪˈlaɾ]; February 5, 1953 – May 27, 2025), also known by his Muslim name Abdul Farid, was a Filipino musician regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He was best known for his international hit, "Anak" (1978), which became the best-selling Philippine music record of all time, selling 33 million copies worldwide, and the only Filipino song translated into 51 languages. His rendition of "Bayan Ko" became the anthem of the opposition against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos during the 1986 People Power Revolution. He was heavily associated with Pinoy rock.