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Enrico de Jesus Puno (; February 13, 1953 – October 30, 2018), better known as Rico J. Puno (), was a Filipino singer, television host, actor, comedian and politician. He was considered as a music icon in the Philippines. He started the trend of incorporating
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in his rendition of the American song "
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" and other foreign songs. Puno was known as a singer who regularly infused his on-stage performance with tongue-in-cheek comedy and adult humor. He hosted the noontime variety show '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' alongside
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, and Nonoy Zuñiga for two months in 2010 replacing
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. He also hosted on '' Happy Yipee Yehey!'' together with
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and
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as one of the main hosts replacing ''Pilipinas Win na Win''. Puno was also active in politics. In 1998, he was elected as the city councilor of
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from its 1st district until his third and last term ended in 2007. He ran for a comeback in 2010 as the vice mayoralty candidate of Makati, but was unsuccessful. In 2016, Puno was elected as a councilor in Makati, under the
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(UNA), until his death.


Biography

Puno was born in
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to Felipe Puno Sr. and Corazon J. Puno. He attended Victorino Mapa High School. Although he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
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, Puno dreamed of becoming a singer.Rico J. Puno, Caroustar of the Month, Carousel Pinoy Entertainment, CarouselPinoy.com, December 2004
Retrieved July 17, 2007


Music career

Puno introduced himself and his talent to the entertainment business by performing at folk houses and small clubs in Metro Manila. In 1975, while singing at the ''Palazzi'', Puno met and performed with the American
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group, ''
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''. Puno's talent was later noticed by the executive producers from Vicor Records (now Vicor Music). His first record was ''Love Won't Let Me Wait'', while his first big hit was the Tagalog-infused ''The Way We Were''. In 1976, Puno won the Aliw Award for ''Most Promising Entertainer''. Two years later, he became Aliw's ''Entertainer of the Year''. His ''Rico in Concert'' show at the
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launched him as one of the foremost Philippine pop stars. In 1977, Puno covered the Carpenters song "Merry Christmas Darling" from his first Christmas album, ''The Spirit of Christmas'' which was originally sung by Karen Carpenter. In 1978, Puno's popularity and his regular concerts at the
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(now SMART Araneta Coliseum) in
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and his performance tours in the United States broke records in terms of audience attendance. His fame also made him into a sought-after product endorser including advertisements for San Miguel Beer in the 1970s. In 1979, Puno represented the Philippines at the
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, with "Lupa" (Ground), a song that imparted messages on how an individual could strive to change for the better, on how to gain humility and other human values, on how not to judge others, and on how to struggle against one's own weaknesses. From 2001, the ''Greatest Hits'' series in Manila, produced by Viva Concerts helped maintain Puno's popularity. These ''Greatest Hits'' concerts brought him together with other hitmakers in the Philippine music scene during the 1980s, namely Philippine pop icons: Hajji Alejandro,
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, Nonoy Zuñiga and
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. He also covered the song "Ang Huling El Bimbo" in 1994 which was originally a major hit for the
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. He also covered the song "Mabuti Pa Sila" in 2010 and originally composed and recorded by Gary Granada. During Puno's recent performances, he is often joined on stage by his oldest daughter, Tosca Camille. Rico's son, Rox is also a singer and a band member. Rico was honored and awarded recently in ''ASAP Pinoy'' on the variety program ASAP, contributing his best in singing performing as a total entertainer who celebrated his 40th anniversary in music and entertainment movie and TV career in 2017.


Hit songs

Puno's hit songs included "Kapalaran" (Fate), "Buhat" (Ever Since), "Macho Gwapito" (Gorgeous Young Man), "Lupa" (Soil or Ground), "Damdamin" (Feelings), "May Bukas Pa" (There's Still Tomorrow), "Ang Tao'y Marupok" (People Are Fragile), "Magkasuyo Buong Gabi" (Together Through the Night) – a duet with Elsa Chan – and his Filipino rendition of "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be in My Show)". One of Puno's recent albums, is ''Aliw'' by
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Records. His carrier single was "Kay Hirap Mong Limutin" (It Is Hard To Forget You) by Lito Camo.


Popularity

The duration of Puno's career spanned more than four decades. He was a favorite of the Philippine Amusement and Games Corporation (PAGCOR) and other casinos around Metro Manila and the provinces. His performances included tours in the United States, Canada,
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, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and European countries.Rico J. Puno, The Total Entertainer, PhilippineFiesta.com, 2002–2003
Retrieved July 17, 2007


Acting career

Aside from singing, Rico also ventured into acting as a comedian. His first movie was ''Bawal Na Pag-ibig'' in 1977. His first and only action thriller movie was ''Alas Dose'' (2001), where he plays as a bad congressman who bombs a preschool learning center. Owing to his rising popularity, various TV networks and movie producers soon came knocking on his door for more acting/hosting opportunities.
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hired Puno to host a noontime variety show, '' Lunch Date'' which first aired in March 1986 and served as a replacement for '' Student Canteen''. However, in 1987 he left the show after it reformatted. In 1994–1995, he headlined another noontime show, ''Chibugan Na'' (It's Eating Time), aired weekdays at noon on RPN, with Hajji Alejandro.Rico J. Puno, Discography, Song Lyrics and Trivia, Geocities.com (undated)
Retrieved July 17, 2007
Puno returned as TV host for ''Macho Guwapito'' on the now-defunct Makisig Network. He was one of the judges in the inaugural week of the reality talent show
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on
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. In 2010, he also hosted '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' and '' Happy Yipee Yehey!'' in 2011–2012.


Other ventures

Puno was also the owner of the
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bar, ''Coriks'', at Vito Cruz Extension, Makati. He also managed a trucking business.


Political career

He won a seat in the
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City Council for the
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in 1998. Among Puno's notable ordinances filed during his first term was the installation of a surveillance camera in every convenience store in Makati that operates 24 hours a day, as protection against robbers who prey on convenience stores. He left the city council after his third and final consecutive term ended in 2007. His seat in the city council was kept by his eldest daughter, Tosca Camille. He then teamed up with
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to run for vice mayor of Makati in
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. Although Binay won the mayoralty race, Puno lost to Romulo "Kid" Peña Jr., who was the running mate of then-outgoing vice mayor Ernesto Mercado. As his daughter Tosca was term-limited, he successfully regained a seat in the Makati City Council in 2016 under the ticket of Abigail Binay. In October 2018, he left the
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and was among the 13 councilors who pledged support to former Mayor Junjun Binay, who would run against his sister, incumbent Mayor Abigail Binay, in the upcoming
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. He planned to seek reelection but died after he filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC). He was substituted by his daughter Tosca, who would then go on to win a seat in the city council.


Death

Puno died of heart failure on October 30, 2018, in
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. He was 65. He was laid to rest at The Heritage Park in
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.


Awards

*Special Lifetime Achievement Award, ASAP Pinoy 2017, ASAP Show, ABS-CBN 2


Filmography


Television

*Rico Baby ( BBC) *Rated A ( MBS) * GMA Supershow (GMA Network) (1978–1997) – guest performer * Student Canteen (GMA Network) (1975–1986) – guest performer * Lunch Date (
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) *Chibugan Na! ( RPN) *Vilma on Seven! (GMA Network) (1986–1995) – guest performer *
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(
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) – Guest Judge * Talentadong Pinoy ( TV5) * Daboy en Da Girl (GMA Network) * Show Me Da Manny (
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) * Pilipinas Win Na Win (
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) *Macho Guwapito (Makisig Network) * Willing Willie ( TV5) *
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) * Happy Yipee Yehey (
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, IBC) (1988–1997) – Guest / Performer *
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(GMA Network) – Guest Cast


Film

*''Instant Mommy'' (2013) *''Who's That Girl?'' (2011) – Rico *''Asboobs: Asal Bobo'' (2003) – Capt. Palma *''Pakners'' (2003) – Richard de Guzman *''A.B. Normal College'' (2003) *''Alas-Dose'' (2001) – Congressman *'' Juan & Ted: Wanted'' (2000) – Mr. Mariano *''Matalino Man ang Matsing Na-iisahan Din!'' (2000) *''Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais'' (1998) *''Sailor's Disaster'' (1994) – Bruno *''Tom & Jerry: Hindi Kaming Hayop'' (1993) – Alfie *''Dr. Potpot Travels to the Moon'' (1991) – Enzio *''Isang Platitong mani'' (1986) *''Annabelle Huggins Story'' (1982) *''Bullet for Your Music'' (1978) *''Silang Mga Mukhang Pera'' (1977) *''Wow! Sikat Pare, Bigat!'' (1977) *''Bawal Na Pag-ibig'' (1977)


Discography


Albums


Studio albums

*''The Way We Were'' (1973,
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/ Vicor) *''Kapalaran'' (1975, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Rico J. Puno'' (1976, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Spirit of Christmas'' (1976, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Rico Baby'' (1977, Sunshine/Vicor) *''The Total Entertainer'' (1977, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Tatak'' (1977, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Macho Gwapito'' (1979, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Diyos ang Pag-Ibig'' (1980, Sunshine/Vicor) *''Ako Ang May Nais'' (1989, Ivory Records) *''Rico J. Puno'' (1991, Viva Records) *''Aliw'' (2001) *''With Love in Our Hearts (2005)''


Compilation albums

*''The Story Of: Rico J. Puno (The Ultimate OPM Collection)'' (2001, EMI Philippines) *''Once Again... with Rico J. Puno, Marco Sison and Rey Valera Vol. 1'' (with
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) (2003, Vicor) *''Rico Silver Series'' (2006, Viva Records) *''Walang Kupas... All Hits'' (2008, Vicor)


Live albums

*''The Way We Were: Live'' (with Basil Valdez) (2004, Viva Records) *''Rico J. Puno: Live in Hawaii'' (produced by Willy Martin)


Compilation appearances

*''The 2nd Metro Manila Pop Music Festival'' (1978, Blackgold) *''Handog sa Pasko'' (1991, Viva Records) *''Metropop Song Festival 1996'' (1996, Infinity Music) *''25 Great Songs 25 Great Artists'' (1998, OctoArts/EMI Music Philippines) *'' Ultraelectromagneticjam!'' (2005, Sony BMG Music Philippines) *''No. 1 Signature Hits OPM's Best'' (2008, Viva/Vicor) *''Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 1'' (2008, Vicor) *''Pinoy Sound Trip Vol. 2'' (2008, Vicor) *''18 Inspirational Love Songs'' (2009, Viva Records) *''Live Na Live: Unforgettable Live Performance'' (2009, Viva Records) *''C.H.I.N. Picnic Celebration, Toronto Canada'' (produced by Joel Recla) (2012)


Soundtrack appearances

*'' Happy Yipee Yehey! Soundtrack'' (2011,
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Singles

*"All I Ever Want" (a finalist of Metropop Song Festival 1996) *"Cartada Dies" *"Kapalaran" *"Kay Hirap Mong Limutin" (Composed by Lito Camo) *"Macho Guwapito" *"May Bukas Pa" *"Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?" *"Together Forever"


Cover versions

*" Ang Huling El Bimbo" (Originally by
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) *" Give Love on Christmas Day" (Originally by
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) *"Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko" (Originally by Rey Valera) *"Mabuti Pa Sila" (Originally by Gary Granada) *"
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" (Originally by
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) *"Miss Kita Kung Christmas" (Originally by Susan Fuentes) *"Sana Dalawa ang Puso" (Originally by Bodjie's Law of Gravity) *"
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) *" Time After Time" (Originally by
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) (1987) *"Weekend in Manila" (Originally by Barry Manilow as "
Weekend in New England "Weekend in New England" is a song recorded by Barry Manilow for his fourth studio album, '' This One's for You'' (1976). Written by Randy Edelman, it was released as the second single from the album, and became a Top Ten hit on the ''Billboard' ...
") *"Yakap sa Dilim" (Originally by
APO Hiking Society The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as APO Hiking Society, or simply APO, was a Filipino musical group and one of the pillars of Original Pilipino Music ( OPM) composed of Danny Javier†, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garro ...
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See also

* Hajji Alejandro *
Marco Sison Raul Marco Sison (born July10, 1957) is a Filipino singer, actor, and politician. Singing career Sison started his singing career after his triumph on a singing contest on GMA Network's noontime variety show ''Student Canteen'' in the late 1970s ...
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Rey Valera Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, better known as Rey Valera (born 4 May 1954), is a Filipinos, Filipino singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notabl ...
* Nonoy Zuñiga * Kuh Ledesma *
Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...
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Freddie Aguilar Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar (born February 5, 1953), better known as Freddie Aguilar or Ka Freddie Aguilar, is a Filipino folk musician. He is best known for his rendition of "Bayan Ko", which became the anthem of the opposition against the regi ...
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Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (; born February5, 1962) is a Filipino-American singer and television host. In his career spanning more than three decades, Nievera has garnered eighteen platinum, five double platinum, three triple platinum, and one ...
* Gary Valenciano


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