Imelda Papin

Imelda Papin
Papin in 2024
Vice Governor of Camarines Sur
In office
June 30, 2019  June 30, 2022
GovernorMiguel Luis Villafuerte
Preceded byRomulo Hernandez
Succeeded bySalvio Patrick Fortuno
In office
June 30, 1998  June 30, 2004
GovernorLuis Villafuerte
Preceded bySalvio Fortuno
Succeeded bySalvio Fortuno
Personal details
Born
Imelda Arcilla Papin

(1956-01-26) January 26, 1956
Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Political partyPFP (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018–2021)
Liberal (2015–2018)
Lakas–CMD (2012–2015)
Bangon (2009–2012)
NPC (1995)
Spouses
Children1
ResidencePartido, Camarines Sur
Alma materUniversity of the East
University of Hawaii–West Oahu (BS)
Profession
  • Singer
  • politician

Imelda Arcilla Papin (born January 26, 1956) is a Filipino singer and politician. Known as the "Sentimental Songstress," she rose to fame in the late 1970s with hits such as "Bakit (Kung Liligaya Ka sa Piling ng Iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig." She later served as the vice governor of Camarines Sur and was married to Filipino politician Jose Antonio Carrion.