Jackie Lou Blanco Accepts Billboard Philippines Women In Music Icon Award For Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales is the inaugural honoree of the Billboard Philippines Women in Music Icon Award.
Jackie Lou Blanco photographed by Excel/KLIQ Inc.
Jackie Lou Blanco photographed by Excel/KLIQ Inc.
Jackie Lou Blanco has accepted the Billboard Philippines Women in Music Icon Award on behalf of her mother Pilita Corrales at the Women in Music event held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura on March 22.
The award was presented by Billboard Philippines’ Editor-in-Chief, Bret Jackson. In his spiel, he shared, “The Billboard Philippines Icon Award is given to a legend who transcends generations, genres, trends, and in this case, even languages. A trailblazer who has defied time with each graceful bend through her exceptional achievements and momentous contributions in the rich history of OPM. A symbol of Filipino artistry itself.
Jackie Lou Blanco, Bret Jackson photographed by Mayks Go/Billboard Philippines.
“When we were doing the special issue for Women in Music, I got to know a little bit more about my fellow Visayan and music icon Pilita Corrales. Did you know that Pilita did not always sing in her trademark bend? She started out singing while playing guitar on La Taverna on DZPI? Throughout her storied career, Pilita was soft but firm in her decisions, especially when it came to her family. She had a wanderlust in her that was strongly tethered to her homeland…I am honored to present Billboard Philipines’ Icon award to Pilita Corrales.”
Upon receiving the award, Jackie Lou Blanco said, “”
Jackie Lou Blanco photographed by Mayks Go/Billboard Philippines.
Other honorees at the first edition of the Billboard Philippines Women in Music Awards include Ena Mori for Rule Breaker, BINI for Rising Star, Moira dela Torre for Hitmaker, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for Powerhouse, and Sarah Geronimo for Woman of the Year. Belle Mariano also went home with the Listeners’ Choice Award for “Bugambilya” while Morissette went home with the People’s Choice Award, presented by Y.O.U Beauty.
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