About Victor Wood
Lived 1946 – 2021 (aged 75). Victor Wood was a Filipino singer and actor.
Victor Nobleza Wood (February 1, 1946 – April 23, 2021) was a Filipino singer, actor and politician. His voice earned him various titles, including "Jukebox King" and "Plaka King".
Before becoming a singer, Wood starred in some productions of Sampaguita Pictures. He was a member of Iglesia ni Cristo. He previously hosted the show Beautiful Sunday every Sunday on the Iglesia ni Cristo-owned Net25.
Wood died on April 23, 2021, due to COVID-19 complications.
Early life Victor Nobleza Wood was born on February 1, 1946, in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines to Sgt. Kocky Wood and Rosario "Tiyang Saring" Nobleza. His mother was well known in Buhi and neighboring towns for selling herbal medications and perfumes. He studied and finished secondary school at Jose Abad Santos High.
Musical career Wood's voice earned him various titles, including Jukebox King and Plaka King
Personal life Wood had two children with his second wife, Ofelia Mercado Ponce, whom he met during his stay in the United States.
Electoral history + Electoral history of Victor WoodYearOfficePartyVotes receivedResultTotal %.Swing2007 Senator of the Philippines KBL 283,036 0.96% 34th
Discography Albums Studio albums I'm Sorry My Love (June 1970, Vicor) Mr. Lonely (1971) In Despair (1972) Memories (1972) 14 Bestsellers Blue Christmas Knock on Wood His Majesty Victor Wood Music Wood, I Love You Ihilak (1974, Plaka Pilipino) Pilipino Kalyehon 29 Love Is Wooden Heart Sincerely Follow Me Karon or Visayan Hitsongs Collection Vol. 2 Moods Victor Wood (1979, Blackgold) Bintana ng Puso Kumusta Ka, Mahal If I See You Again Padre Inday ng Buhay Ko You're My Everything (1997, Alpha Music Corporation) Victor Wood: Ngayon (2002, VIVA Records)
Compilation albums Special Collectors Edition: Malupit Na Pag-ibig (1994, Vicor) Special Collectors Edition: Mr. Lonely (1994, Vicor) Carmelita 4CD: Vicor Music 40th Anniversary Collection (2006, Vicor) Special Collectors Edition: You Are My Destiny (2008, Vicor) 18 Greatest Hits: Victor Wood (2009, Vicor)
Live albums One Man Show
Collaboration albums Jukebox King & Queen (with Imelda Papin) (1999, D'Concorde)
Songs "Love Can Fly" "Take My Hand for a While" "Oh My Love" "I Don't Want Your Lovin' Anymore" "Here's My Happiness" "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" "The Great Pretender" "Tiny Bubbles" "The Miracle of Christmas" "Young and Beautiful" "For Mama" "Rock Around the Clock" "Rock Your Baby" "Dick and Jane" "Don't Cry Joni" "Where Can She Be" "Pagbati (Feelings)" "Love Is a Pain in the Heart" "Let's Sing a Christmas Song" "Anak" (Indonesian Version; Original in Tagalog by Freddie Aguilar) "Carmelita"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Victor Wood?
Filipino singer (1946–2021)
When was Victor Wood born?
Victor Wood was born on 1 February 1946 in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
When did Victor Wood die?
Victor Wood died on 23 April 2021 in Quezon City.
What was Victor Wood's occupation?
Victor Wood was a singer and actor.
What nationality was Victor Wood?
Victor Wood was Filipino.
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