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'''Sylvia Reyes La Torre-de Tagle''' (June 4, 1933 – December 1, 2022<ref name=gma-death>{{cite web |last=Roque|Nicka |url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/853274/sylvia-la-torre-queen-of-kundiman-dies-at-89/story/ |title=Sylvia La Torre, Queen of Kundiman, dies at 89 |date=December 2, 2022 |website=GMA News}}</ref>), was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/22/10/sylvia-la-torre-back-manila |title=Sylvia La Torre is back in Manila |date=November 22, 2010 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
'''Sylvia Reyes La Torre-Perez de Tagle''' (June 4, 1933 – December 1, 2022) was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star.<ref name=back-in-manila>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/22/10/sylvia-la-torre-back-manila |title=Sylvia La Torre is back in Manila |date=November 22, 2010 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Early life==
La Torre was born on June 4, 1933,<ref name=gma-death>{{cite web |last=Roque|first=Nika |url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/853274/sylvia-la-torre-queen-of-kundiman-dies-at-89/story/ |title=Sylvia La Torre, Queen of Kundiman, dies at 89 |date=December 2, 2022 |website=GMA News}}</ref> to director Olive La Torre and actress Leonora Reyes.<ref name=philstar-death>{{cite news |last1=Purnell |first1=Kristofer |title='First Lady of Philippine Television' Sylvia La Torre dies at 89 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/02/2228029/first-lady-philippine-television-sylvia-la-torre-dies-89 |access-date=4 December 2022 |work=The Philippine Star |date=2 December 2022}}</ref>
A coloratura soprano, she graduated from the [[University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music]] with a degree in Music major in Voice and minor in Piano. She began singing in 1938 at the age of five, when she entered a singing competition in [[Manila, Philippines|Manila]]. She started performing in theater during World War II. In 1948, she joined the [[Manila Grand Opera House]]. Her first song release was "Si Petite Mon Amour" under the Bataan Records label in 1950. She later moved to [[Villar Records]]. She was known as "The Queen of [[Kundiman]]" in the 1950s and 1960s.


==Career==
She began to make films in 1941 (''Ang Maestra''), moving to [[Sampaguita Pictures]], the studio her father worked at as a director.
===Singing===
La Torre's singing career started in 1938 at the age of five, when she entered a singing competition in [[Manila]].<ref name="goldenglobes">{{cite news |last1=Nepales |first1=Ruben |title=Sylvia La Torre, Philippines' Trailblazing Entertainer, from Radio to Cinema |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/sylvia-la-torre-philippines-trailblazing-entertainer-radio-cinema |access-date=4 December 2022 |work=Golden Globes |publisher=Hollywood Foreign Press Association |date=11 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> She also attended the [[University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music]] under a scholarship and also became a frequent feature at the [[Manila Grand Opera House]].<ref name=philstar-death/>


She would gain the reputation of being the "Queen of [[Kundiman]]" for performing hundreds of songs such as "Mutya ng Pasig", "Waray-Waray" and "[[Maalaala Mo Kaya (song)|Maalaala Mo Kaya]]".<ref name=philstar-death/>
She later lived in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]].<ref>[http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/midweek-mgzn/3087-the-queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-after-70-years-in-showbiz--tuloy-pa-rin-ang-ligaya.html "The Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia La Torre: After 70 years in showbiz – Tuloy pa rin ang ligaya"] 30 September 2009, Cynthia de Castro, AJPress Los Angeles. Retrieved July 2011.</ref>


She would continue to perform, even as she emigrated to the United States. In 2017, she worked with the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra.<ref name="esquire">{{cite news |title=First Lady of Philippine Television Sylvia La Torre Passes Away |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/movies-and-tv/sylvia-la-torre-passes-away-at-89-a00203-20221202 |access-date=4 December 2022 |work=Esquire Philippines |date=2 December 2022}}</ref>

===Radio, television, and film===
La Torre was a [[child actress]], first appearing in the 1941 film ''Ang Maestra''. She would feature in other films made by [[Sampaguita Pictures]].<ref name=mt-death>{{cite news |last1=Cua |first1=Aric John Sy |title=Sylvia La Torre, 89 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/03/news/national/sylvia-la-torre-89/1868720 |work=The Manila Times |date=3 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

In 1960, La Torre featured in the radio program ''Tuloy ang Ligaya'' of [[Manila Broadcasting Company]] (MBC) with Lita Guttierez and Oscar Obligacion.<ref name="aj">{{cite web |last1=De Castro |first1=Cynthia |title=The Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia La Torre: After 70 years in showbiz – Tuloy pa rin ang ligaya |url=https://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/midweek-mgzn/3087-the-queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-after-70-years-in-showbiz--tuloy-pa-rin-ang-ligaya.html |website=Asian Journal |access-date=4 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421111134/https://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/midweek-mgzn/3087-the-queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-after-70-years-in-showbiz--tuloy-pa-rin-ang-ligaya.html |archive-date=21 April 2013 |page=1}}</ref><ref name="aj2">{{cite web |last1=De Castro |first1=Cynthia |title=The Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia La Torre: After 70 years in showbiz – Tuloy pa rin ang ligaya |url=http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/midweek-mgzn/3087-the-queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-after-70-years-in-showbiz--tuloy-pa-rin-ang-ligaya.html?start=1|website=Asian Journal |access-date=4 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321052806/http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/midweek-mgzn/3087-the-queen-of-kundiman-sylvia-la-torre-after-70-years-in-showbiz--tuloy-pa-rin-ang-ligaya.html?start=1 |archive-date=21 March 2013 |page=2}}</ref> The radio program was made into a television program known as ''The Big Show'' which was hosted by La Torre and Obligacion. Due to the success of ''The Big Show''. ABS-CBN would offer the two to host its noontime television show ''Oras ng Ligaya''.<ref name="aj2"/> For this, she earned the title "First Lady of Philippine Television". She was a regular on the radio series ''Tang Tarang Tang'' and the TV sitcom of the same name, where she starred with comedians [[Pugo (comedian)|Pugo]] and [[Bentot]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2022 |title=Showbiz personalities, nagbigay-pugay sa yumaong Sylvia La Torre |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/170084/sylvia-la-torre-tribute-a4118-20221202-lfrm |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> She also starred in the film adaptation of ''Tang Tarang Tang'' and its sequel ''My Little Kuwan.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Baby A. |date=December 7, 2022 |title=Sylvia la Torre: Entertainment icon in every sense of the word |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/07/2228986/sylvia-la-torre-entertainment-icon-every-sense-word |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Philippine Star}}</ref>

La Torre's filmography spans until the 1990s.<ref name="esquire"/> Among her noted films are ''Ulila ng Bataan'' and ''Buhay Pilipino'' in 1952 and ''Nukso nang nukso'' in 1960.<ref name="esquire"/> She would also star in the 1988 [[Seiko Films|Seiko]] film ''[[One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor]]''.<ref name=philstar-death/>
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
La Torre was married to Celso Perez de Tagle, a dentist, with whom she had three children. Her granddaughter, [[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]], is also an actress, known for appearing in ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' and ''[[Camp Rock]]''.<ref name="aj2"/> La Torre was also a devout [[Roman Catholic]].<ref name="goldenglobes"/> Her family emigrated to the United States in the 1980s where she continued performing.<ref name="aj2"/>
La Torre was married to Celso Perez de Tagle and have three children.<ref name=gma-death/>


==Death==
==Death==
La Torre died on December 1, 2022.<ref name=gma-death/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Purnell |first1=Kristofer |title='First Lady of Philippine Television' Sylvia La Torre dies at 89 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/02/2228029/first-lady-philippine-television-sylvia-la-torre-dies-89 |access-date=4 December 2022 |work=The Philippine Star |date=2 December 2022}}</ref>
La Torre died in her sleep on December 1, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cua |first1=Aric John Sy |title=Sylvia La Torre, 89 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/03/news/national/sylvia-la-torre-89/1868720 |work=The Manila Times |date=3 December 2022 |language=en |quote=...the Broadway actress said her grandmother [Sylvia La Torre] died at 7:02 a.m. on Thursday (American time).}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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*1978 - ''Chimoy at Chimay''
*1978 - ''Chimoy at Chimay''
*1987 - ''Jack & Jill'' as Doña Estrella "Star" Bartolome
*1987 - ''Jack & Jill'' as Doña Estrella "Star" Bartolome
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*1988 - ''[[One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor]]''
*1989 - ''M&M, the Incredible Twins''
*1989 - ''M&M, the Incredible Twins''
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*1989 - ''[[One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor]]''
*1993 - ''Ligaw-ligawan Kasal-kasalan Bahay-bahayan''
*1993 - ''Ligaw-ligawan Kasal-kasalan Bahay-bahayan''
*1997 - ''Biyudo Si Daddy, Biyuda Si Mommy''
*1997 - ''Biyudo Si Daddy, Biyuda Si Mommy''
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*"Dahil sa Polka"
*"Dahil sa Polka"
*"Dalaga't Binata"
*"Dalaga't Binata"
*"Dankasi'y Tuwis Ka ng Tuwis" (1962)<ref>{{cite news|last=Trinidad|first=Luis Ma.|title=Twist Craze Hits Filipinos|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PBYEAAAAMBAJ|access-date=December 28, 2020|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Billboard Publications, Inc.|date=April 7, 1962|location=[[Manila]]|page=22}}</ref>
*"Dankasi'y Tuwis Ka ng Tuwis" (1962)<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trinidad|first=Luis Ma.|title=Twist Craze Hits Filipinos|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PBYEAAAAMBAJ|access-date=December 28, 2020|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Billboard Publications, Inc.|date=April 7, 1962|location=[[Manila]]|page=22}}</ref>
*"Di Magtataksil"
*"Di Magtataksil"
*"Di Mahahadlangan"
*"Di Mahahadlangan"
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*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1293253/bio La Torre at the Internet Movie Database website]
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1293253/bio La Torre at the Internet Movie Database website]
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sylvia-la-torre-p1132019 La Torre at Allmusic.com]
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sylvia-la-torre-p1132019 La Torre at Allmusic.com]
* {{discogs artist|Sylvia La Torre}}


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Latest revision as of 11:36, 29 August 2024

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Reyes, the birth surname or paternal family name is La Torre, and the marital name is Perez de Tagle.

Sylvia La Torre
Born
Sylvia Reyes La Torre

(1933-06-04)June 4, 1933
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedDecember 1, 2022(2022-12-01) (aged 89)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, radio personality
Years active1941–2022
Known forCo-host of Oras ng Ligaya
Kundiman performer
SpouseCelso Perez de Tagle
Children3
Parents
  • Olive La Torre (father)
  • Leonora Reyes (mother)
RelativesAnna Maria Perez de Tagle (granddaughter)
Sarita Pérez de Tagle (granddaughter)
Musical career
GenresKundiman

Sylvia Reyes La Torre-Perez de Tagle (June 4, 1933 – December 1, 2022) was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star.[1]

Early life

[edit]

La Torre was born on June 4, 1933,[2] to director Olive La Torre and actress Leonora Reyes.[3]

Career

[edit]

Singing

[edit]

La Torre's singing career started in 1938 at the age of five, when she entered a singing competition in Manila.[4] She also attended the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music under a scholarship and also became a frequent feature at the Manila Grand Opera House.[3]

She would gain the reputation of being the "Queen of Kundiman" for performing hundreds of songs such as "Mutya ng Pasig", "Waray-Waray" and "Maalaala Mo Kaya".[3]

She would continue to perform, even as she emigrated to the United States. In 2017, she worked with the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra.[5]

Radio, television, and film

[edit]

La Torre was a child actress, first appearing in the 1941 film Ang Maestra. She would feature in other films made by Sampaguita Pictures.[6]

In 1960, La Torre featured in the radio program Tuloy ang Ligaya of Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) with Lita Guttierez and Oscar Obligacion.[7][8] The radio program was made into a television program known as The Big Show which was hosted by La Torre and Obligacion. Due to the success of The Big Show. ABS-CBN would offer the two to host its noontime television show Oras ng Ligaya.[8] For this, she earned the title "First Lady of Philippine Television". She was a regular on the radio series Tang Tarang Tang and the TV sitcom of the same name, where she starred with comedians Pugo and Bentot.[9] She also starred in the film adaptation of Tang Tarang Tang and its sequel My Little Kuwan.[10]

La Torre's filmography spans until the 1990s.[5] Among her noted films are Ulila ng Bataan and Buhay Pilipino in 1952 and Nukso nang nukso in 1960.[5] She would also star in the 1988 Seiko film One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor.[3]

Personal life

[edit]

La Torre was married to Celso Perez de Tagle, a dentist, with whom she had three children. Her granddaughter, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, is also an actress, known for appearing in Hannah Montana and Camp Rock.[8] La Torre was also a devout Roman Catholic.[4] Her family emigrated to the United States in the 1980s where she continued performing.[8]

Death

[edit]

La Torre died in her sleep on December 1, 2022.[11]

Filmography

[edit]
  • 1941 - Ang Maestra
  • 1949 - Biro ng Tadhana
  • 1952 - Buhay Pilipino
  • 1952 - Ulila ng Bataan
  • 1952 - Gorio at Tekla
  • 1953 - Munting Koronel
  • 1953 - Ang Asawa Kong Americana
  • 1958 - My Little Kuwan
  • 1959 - Puro Utos, Puro Utos
  • 1959 - Nukso ng Nukso
  • 1960 - Yantok Mindoro
  • 1961 - Oh Sendang
  • 1962 - Tang-taran-tang
  • 1963 - Sakay and Moy
  • 1974 - Oh Maggie Oh
  • 1978 - Chimoy at Chimay
  • 1987 - Jack & Jill as Doña Estrella "Star" Bartolome
  • 1989 - M&M, the Incredible Twins
  • 1989 - One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
  • 1993 - Ligaw-ligawan Kasal-kasalan Bahay-bahayan
  • 1997 - Biyudo Si Daddy, Biyuda Si Mommy
  • 2001-2002 - Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol

Discography

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  • Akala'y Totoo (Pangarap Lang Pala)
  • Ako Ay Iyo - 1959
  • Ako'y Kampupot - 1954
  • Ako'y Lumuluha
  • Ako'y Nagmamahal - 1961
  • Alak (record) - 1965
  • Alembong - 1958
  • Alibambang
  • Aling Kutsero - 1956
  • Anak ni Waray - 1959
  • Ano Ba - 1959
  • Ang Giliw Na Ibig Ko - 1960
  • Ang Dalagang Nayon
  • Ang Hirap Kay' Inday
  • Ang Kasing-Kasing ko
  • Ang Langit Ko'y Ikaw
  • Ang Paglalaba
  • Ano Ba
  • Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran - 1955
  • Arimunding-Munding - 1953
  • Asahan Mo
  • Atik
  • Awat na Adyang - 1961
  • Ay Anong Saklap - 1960
  • Ay Kalisud - 1954
  • "Babalik Ka Rin"
  • "Bahala Na" - 1956
  • "Bahay-Kubo (Sylvia)" - 1966
  • "Bakit Mo Ako Pinaluha"
  • "Banahaw"
  • "Basang Sisiw"
  • "Basta't Mahal Kita" - 1959
  • "Batanguena" - 1954
  • "Binatang Kapampangan"
  • "Bingwit ng Pag-ibig"
  • "Binibiro Lamang Kita"
  • "Biru-Biruan"
  • "Bituing Marikit" - 1952
  • "Buhay sa Nayon"
  • "Bulaklak at Paru-Paro" - 1954
  • "Carinosa"
  • "Chimoy at Chimay" - 1973
  • "Dadaldal-Daldal"
  • "Dahil Sa Polka" - 1965
  • "Dahil sa Iyo"
  • "Dahil sa Polka"
  • "Dalaga't Binata"
  • "Dankasi'y Tuwis Ka ng Tuwis" (1962)[12]
  • "Di Magtataksil"
  • "Di Mahahadlangan"
  • Easy Ka Lang Padre - 1956
  • Etcetera...Etcetera...Etcetera... - 1966
  • Ewan Ko Ba - 1962
  • Fiesta - 1960
  • Galawgaw - 1955
  • Ginintuang Ani - 1954
  • Gintong Silahis - 1954
  • Golpe de Gulat - 1967
  • Granada (Sylvia) - 1968
  • Habang May Buhay - 1965
  • Halikan Mo Ako Darling - 1959
  • Halina't Magsaya
  • Handang Matodas
  • Hanee-Hanee
  • Hanggang Langit
  • Hanggang sa Mag-Umaga
  • Hijo de Familia
  • Hindi Basta-Basta - 1956
  • Hindi Na Nagbalik
  • Hirap ng Umibig
  • Huwag Ka Sanang Pikon - 1962
  • Ibong Sawi - 1953
  • Ikaw
  • Ikaw Kasi - 1956
  • Ikinalulungkot Ko
  • Ilang-Ilang - 1954
  • Inday Palalayasin Kita
  • Irog Kay Sarap
  • Irog Ko
  • Irog ng Buhay
  • Irogm Nasaan ang Pag-ibig
  • Isang Aral - 1967
  • Iyung-Iyo
  • Jukebox Rock
  • Kalesa - 1959
  • Kasalanan Ba ang Umibig
  • Kasing Bango ng Pagsinta - 1954
  • Katakataka
  • Katimbang ng Buhay
  • Katuwaan
  • Kikisay-Kisay
  • Kulasisi - 1954
  • Kumare, Kumpadre 1952 (Sylvia La Torre & Alfred La Roza)
  • Kung Akoy Iibig
  • Kung Kita'y Kapiling
  • Kung Nagsasayaw
  • Laba-Laba-Laba
  • Lalake at Lamok
  • Larawan ng Pagsinta
  • Lawiswis Kawayan - 1954
  • Lihim Kitang Iniibig
  • Luha
  • Luha sa Hatinggabi
  • Luha sa Kalipay - 1954
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya
  • Mabuti Pa
  • Madaling Araw
  • Magkatuwaan - 1966
  • Magsaya ka't Ngumiti - 1967
  • Magsayawan
  • Magtiis ka Darling
  • Mahal na Mahal kita
  • Malaking Hirap
  • Maligayang Araw
  • Mamang Kartero
  • Manalig ka
  • Mang Teban
  • Masaganang Kabukiran - 1954
  • May Araw ka Rin
  • Mutya ng Pasig - 1952
  • Nagnakaw ng Halik - 1959
  • Nakakabum - 1969
  • Naman, Naman, Naman - 1970
  • Nangangarap
  • Nasaan
  • Nasaan Ang Aking Puso - 1968
  • Nasaan ang Sumpa Mo
  • Nasaan Ka Irog - 1952
  • No Money, No Honey - 1956
  • No Touch, Filipino Kostum
  • O.A.
  • One, Two, Three
  • Paglingap - 1953
  • Paglubog ng Araw
  • Pahiwatig - 1952
  • Pakiusap - 1952
  • Pakwan - 1959
  • Pamaypay ng Maynila - 1954
  • Pampahimbing - 1959
  • Pandanggo sa Pag-ibig
  • Pandangguhan (Sylvia) - 1954
  • Parti-Lain (Sylvia) - 1961
  • Paru-Paro sa Bulaklak
  • Peks Man
  • Phone Pal (Sylvia) - 1958
  • Please Lang - 1960
  • Pintasan - 1964
  • Pook na Kaakit-akit
  • Probinsyano (Sylvia) - 1959
  • Puting Teksas - 1961
  • Sa Bukid
  • Sa Duyan ng Pagmamahal
  • Sa Kabukiran - 1954
  • Sa Libis ng Nayon
  • Sa Pagpatak ng Ulan
  • Salawahan
  • Sampaguita
  • Singsing
  • Sino Man ang Nagsabi - 1965
  • Sosayting Dukha (song)
  • Taguan (Sylvia) - 1966
  • Talusaling Polka - 1964
  • Tampal - 1969
  • Tampuhan
  • Taradyin Pot Pot
  • Tayo'y Mamasko
  • Tingnan Natin
  • Tinikling (Sylvia) - 1963
  • Tirana Biya
  • Tugtugan - 1969
  • Tsimoy at Tsimay with Bobby Gonzales
  • Tunay na Ligaya
  • Twit Twit Twit - 1963
  • Walang Kuarta
  • Waray-Waray - 1954

References

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  1. ^ "Sylvia La Torre is back in Manila". ABS-CBN News. November 22, 2010.
  2. ^ Roque, Nika (December 2, 2022). "Sylvia La Torre, Queen of Kundiman, dies at 89". GMA News.
  3. ^ a b c d Purnell, Kristofer (December 2, 2022). "'First Lady of Philippine Television' Sylvia La Torre dies at 89". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Nepales, Ruben (March 11, 2022). "Sylvia La Torre, Philippines' Trailblazing Entertainer, from Radio to Cinema". Golden Globes. Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "First Lady of Philippine Television Sylvia La Torre Passes Away". Esquire Philippines. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Cua, Aric John Sy (December 3, 2022). "Sylvia La Torre, 89". The Manila Times.
  7. ^ De Castro, Cynthia. "The Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia La Torre: After 70 years in showbiz – Tuloy pa rin ang ligaya". Asian Journal. p. 1. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d De Castro, Cynthia. "The Queen of Kundiman, Sylvia La Torre: After 70 years in showbiz – Tuloy pa rin ang ligaya". Asian Journal. p. 2. Archived from the original on March 21, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  9. ^ "Showbiz personalities, nagbigay-pugay sa yumaong Sylvia La Torre". PEP. December 2, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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