Singer, actor, host, influencer, presenter, environment & PWD advocate, medical doctor
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar
Years active
1971–present
Musical artist
Nonoy Zuñiga (Tagalog:[ˈnɔnoɪsuˈɲɪga]) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, influencer, environment and PWD Advocate, television presenter and physician. Dubbed as the "Philippines' King of Pop Ballads"[1] he released his debut album Ako Ay Ikaw Rin in 1981. It was both a critical and commercial success, reaching double Platinum in the Philippines and won "Album of the Year" at the Awit Awards & Cecille Awards.[2] Also Aliw Award's "Entertainer of the Year"
Career
Besides his musical career, he hosted a public service TV program called Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, and an informational program called MedTalk with Dr. Z on IBC 13.[3] He also heads EcoWise and NOW, two companies that deal with the preservation and conservation of the environment through proper waste disposal and the manufacture and marketing of organic products.[3]
Personal life
Zuñiga is an amputee, having lost his right leg in a bombing incident last 1980 (Martial Law era) in Philippine Plaza hotel(Sofitel).[4][5]
Discography
Studio albums
Ako Ay Ikaw Rin (1981)
Much More (1982)
Live For Love (1983)
Fragments Of Forever (1986)
Feelin' It All (1986)
Christmas With Nonoy (1987)
Nonoy Zuñiga (1989)
I Will Be There For You (1990)
Timeless Classics (1992)
Tinig Ng Langit (1994)
Pure and Golden Love Songs (1997)
The Duet Album (1998)
Impressions (2001)
The Love Album (2005, Viva Records)
Beginnings (2017)
Compilation albums
The Best of Love Duets (Viva Collection Forever) (1998, Viva Records)