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| Born | Maria Socorro Hashim Ledesma March 16, 1955 Bacolod, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Title | OPM Pop Chanteuse |
| Children | Isabella Gonzalez |
Maria Socorro "Kuh" Hashim Ledesma (born March 16, 1955) is a Filipino singer and actress.[1] Regarded as “OPM's Pop Chanteuse”,[2] she is noted for her "masterful"[3] and "rich distinct vocal style."[4]
With a career spanning over 40 years, Ledesma is recognized as one of Asia's most successful pop singers.[5] She has already performed in over 1,000 concerts in various parts of the world. She was notably one of the first artists to be called a "diva" in the entertainment industry.[6] She has since been honored with numerous accolades, including the prestigious 'Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award' at the 12th PMPC Star Awards For Music,[7] 'Singer of the Year' at the 2022 Gawad Banyuhay Awards,[8] the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the 2020 Aliw Awards[9] and 'Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award' at the 25th Awit Awards[10] for her significant contribution to the Philippine music industry.
In 1989, Ledesma became the first Filipino artist to win the coveted Salem Music Award.[11] In 1997, she released her US debut album Precious, which contains songs penned by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.[12] The album became a Top 20 hit on the US Billboard Jazz charts.[13][14] Renowned American music database, AllMusic, hailed Ledesma as one of the best singers in the Philippines.[15][16] She is the founder of Music Museum, one of the most popular concert venues in the country.[17] It has since hosted concerts by Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez.
- ^ "RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay' | Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kuh Ledesma considers Barbra Streisand her 'voice teacher' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Kuh Ledesma - Duet With Me Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ "Kuh 25 Years Concert by Filipino singing star Kuh Ledesma". international.ucla.edu. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Anaheim, City National Grove of. "Jim Brickman & Kuh Ledesma | City National Grove of Anaheim". www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma admits to Korina: 'The biggest challenge is being Mom to Isabella'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "12th Star Awards for Music nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "'Megastar' Sharon Cuneta receives Gloria Sevilla Award for career, philanthropy". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Reyes, Alice Hernandez (October 8, 2022). "KUH LEDESMA RETURNS TO USA IN DECEMBER – Aliw Awards Foundation Inc". Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kapamilya artists win big at the 25th Awit Awards; Zia Quizon bags three major awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kuh 25 Years Concert by Filipino singing star Kuh Ledesma". international.ucla.edu. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kuh Ledesma Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kuh Ledesma releases non-crypto NFT version of 'Precious' for PAWS | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kuh Ledesma releases music NFT to benefit PAWS". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Kuh Ledesma - Unforgettable Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 25, 2023
- ^ Kuh Ledesma - Ako Ay Pilipino, Vol. 1 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved June 25, 2023
- ^ "Did You Know? « Music Museum Group". Retrieved June 25, 2023.