Odette Quesada
Odette Quesada | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Odellavania Quesada Flewelling |
| Born | January 13, 1965 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Bodjie Dasig (1993–2012) |
Odellavania Quesada Flewelling is a Filipino singer and songwriter known for her contributions to OPM,[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]
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)
- I'm Perfect (2014)
Appearances and collaborations
[edit]- Kamandag: Bodjie's Law of Gravity - Bodjie Dasig (1992)
- Menemis Willie - Willie Nepomuceno (1993)
- Always on My Mind - Ric Segreto (1994)
- Pag Katabi Kita - Vina Morales (1994)
- Willie Nep for President - Willie Nepomuceno (1996)
- Getting to Know - Ariel Rivera (1997)
- Iba Nang Babae Ngayon - Bodjie & the Law of Gravity (1997)
- More Than I Should - Lani Misalucha (1997)
- Habang Panahon - Nora Aunor (2009)
- Hindi Ko Akalain - Marco Sison (2011)
See also
[edit]References
[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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