Odellavania Quesada Flewelling is a Filipino singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Original Pilipino music,[1][2][3] notably hits such as "Till I Met You," "Give Me a Chance," and "Friend of Mine",[4][5] which have become karaoke staples in the Philippines.[2]
Odette Quesada | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Odellavania Quesada Flewelling |
| Born | January 13, 1965 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 1982 - Present |
| Spouse | Bodjie Dasig |
Among her early hits, "Till I Met You" won the grand prize in the professional category at the 6th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1983. In January 2024, she received the Parangal Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th Star Awards for Music[6]
She was previously married to fellow OPM singer songwriter Bodjie Dasig, who died in 2012.[4][7]
Discography
edit- HOPELESS ROMANTIC (1984)
- QUESADA (1990)
- CARELESS (1992)
- SA'YO PA RIN (1997)
- IM PERFECT (2014)
Collaborations
edit- KAMANDAG: BODJIE'S LAW OF GRAVITY released 1992 (Artist - Bodjie Dasig)
- MENEMIS WILLIE released 1993 (Artist - Willie Nepomuceno)
- ALWAYS ON MY MIND released 1994 (Artist - Ric Segreto)
- 'PAG KATABI KITA released 1994 (Artist - Vina Morales)
- WILLIE NEP for President released 1996 - (Artist - Willie Nepomuceno)
- GETTING TO KNOW released 1997 (Artist - Ariel Rivera)
- IBA NANG BABAE NGAYON released 1997 (Artist - BODJIE & the LAW OF GRAVITY)
- MORE THAN I SHOULD released 1997 (Artist - Lani Misalucha's debut album)
- HABANG PANAHON released 2009 (Artist - Nora Aunor)
- HINDI KO AKALAIN released 2011 (Artist - Marco Sison)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Grana, Rhia (2022-01-23). "From 'Give Me A Chance' to 'Til I Met You:' Odette Quesada reveals the stories behind the hits". Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ a b Tomada, Nathalie (August 29, 2023). "Odette Quesada recalls early career move that empowered her as artist". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Nepales, Ruben V. (2015-11-05). "Fil-Am orchestra honors composer Odette Quesada". Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ a b Asilo, Rito P. (2023-08-28). "40-year milestone: Odette Quesada takes stock of her musical legacy". Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Asilo, Rito P. (2023-11-22). "Odette Quesada's music: The gift that keeps on giving". Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Empowered women to headline 15th Star Awards for Music". Manila Bulletin. Jan 9, 2024.
- ^ Montelibano, Edith (March 17, 2012). "Bodjie Dasig: Gone too soon at 48". The Philippine Star.
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