Diomedes Maturan | |
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Born | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province, Visayas, Philippine Islands | August 16, 1940
Died | April 7, 2002 Manila City, Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines | (aged 61)
Genres | OPM |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Instrument(s) | Voice |
Years active | 1955–1990s |
Diomedes Maturan (August 16, 1940 – April 7, 2002) (tagged the "Perry Como of the Philippines" and "The Golden Voice") was an actor who played in Botika sa Baryo (1960) and a grand champion in Tawag ng Tanghalan.[1]
Diomedes was born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province.
He rose to fame by winning the popular singing competition "Tawag ng Tanghalan" for his song "Rose Tattoo" in 1955.
Maturan died on April 7, 2002, of heart attack at age 61 in the City of Manila.