Pilita Corrales Biography: Pilita Corrales was a popular Filipino singer-songwriter and actress. Her full name was María del Pilar Garrido Corrales, and she was born on August 22, 1939, in Lahug, Cebu, Philippine Commonwealth. Her birth name was María del Pilar Corrales y Garrido. She was known for Kapantay Ay Langit, A Million Thanks to You, Dahil Sa’yo, An Evening with Pilita, and Pilipinas Got Talent.
Pilita Corrales Death
Pilita Corrales passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 85. On Instagram, her death was announced by her granddaughter Janine Gutierrez, who is a Filipino actress, video blogger, and winner of the Best Actress award in 2020. She said, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and mamita, Pilita Corrales.” Her Instagram account name is @janinegutierrez and she has 2.4 million+ followers on Instagram.
Pilita Corrales Career
She completed her schooling at Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción in Cebu City and completed her higher education at Colegio Mayor de Padre Poveda, a finishing school in Madrid, Spain. She recorded her first song Come Closer to Me, released in the 1950s under Astor Records. Her popular songs are A Million Thanks to You, Kapantay Ay Langit, Dahil Sa Iyo, Carinosa, Sampaguita, Matud Nila, Bayan Ko, Handog, Isang Dakot, and Noong Unang Panahon. Her popular films are Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas, Bakit Ba Ganyan?, Dahil Sa Iyo, Pilita and the Big Boys, and Love at First Sight.
Her popular television shows are An Evening with Pilita, Pilita, Pilita Corrales: The Asia’s Queen of Songs, and Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko.
Pilita Corrales Family
She married Gonzalo Blanco in 1963. They have a daughter named Jackielou Blanco, who is an actress. She later married Eddie Gutierrez, who was an Australian businessman, and they have a son named Ramon Christopher “Monching” Gutierrez, who is an actor. Her granddaughter Janine Gutierrez is a popular Filipino actress.
Pilita Corrales Net Worth
Pilita Corrales had around 1 million dollars in net worth when she passed away. Her sources of earnings were films, songs, television, and brand associations.
