Jaime Ramon Misa Paredes (born August 30, 1951), better known simply as Jim Paredes, is a Filipino singer, composer, television host, writer and actor. He is known as one of the members of popular musical trio APO Hiking Society along with Danny Javier and Boboy Garovillo. Regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He is the son of Ester Paredes Jimenez, a staunch martial law activist.
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 Paredes in 2013 | |
| Born | Jaime Ramon Misa Paredes August 30, 1951 |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
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| Spouse | Lydia Mabanta[1] |
| Children | 3, including Ala Paredes[1] |
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| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Website | jimparedes |
Paredes' most prominent collaboration work with himself and multuple artists called, Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo, became the anthem of the peaceful People Power Revolution that overthrew the regime of Ferdinand Marcos. It was participated in by 15 Filipino artists in April of that year, and its English version "A New and Better Way" was launched in Australia a few months after. In recognition of its significance, the lyrics of the song are embedded on a wall of the EDSA Shrine, a chapel commemorating the revolution. Paredes' other compositions includes When I Met You, Panalangin, Batang-Bata Ka Pa, Yakap sa Dilim, Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba, San' Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada Ngayon, Blue Jeans, and Nakapagtataka.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision
editParedes' most prominent television appearances include:[3]
- Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990-1995) - Host (ABS-CBN)
- Tatak Pilipino (1990-1994) - Host (ABS-CBN)
- 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995-1998) - Host (ABS-CBN)
- Search for the Star in a Million (2005) - Judge (ABS-CBN)
- Pinoy Dream Academy (2006) - Headmaster (ABS-CBN)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode: "Kalapati", 2010) - Don Pepe (ABS-CBN)
- Pilyang Kerubin (2010) - Ronaldo Esteban (GMA Network)
- A Beautiful Affair (2012) - Stephen Saavedra (ABS-CBN)
- Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy (2013) - Don Del Fierro (GMA Network)
- Give Love On Christmas Presents: The Exchange Gift (2014) - ???? (ABS-CBN)
- FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2021) - PGen. Eduardo Singson (Chief of PNP) (Kapamilya Channel)
Film
edit- Must Date The Playboy (2015) ... Andy Andres (StarFlix)
- EDSA 1986: Mga Tinig ng Himagsikan (2006)
- Di Ako lsa Ba Nyo (2019)
Bibliography
edit- Humming in My Universe: Random Takes on Everything
- Between Blinks
- Writing on Water
- As Is Where Is
Discography
edit- Ako Lang (1996)
- Laro (2011)
Controversy
editLeaked Masturbation Video
editIn April 2019, Paredes attracted controversy after a video that showed him masturbating was leaked in social media by the person whom he was having videocall sex with. After initially denying the video's authenticity, he later apologized for the video.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b Ricky Lo (September 14, 2008). "Awit ng Barkada". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
- ^ Boy Abunda (September 19, 2008). "A night of wit, humor and music". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Jim Paredes (Profile)". Telebisyon.net. 2009. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
- ^ "'I made a mistake': Jim Paredes owns up to viral sex video". ABS-CBN News. April 2, 2019.
- ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (April 2, 2019). "Veteran musician Jim Paredes' apology for leaked 'private' video".
- ^ Top Stories, Manila Standard (April 3, 2019). "Jim Paredes owns up to 'masturbation'". ManilaStandard.net.