- Born
- 13 February 1907
Philippines - Died
- 10 November 2004
San Francisco - Country
- Philippines
- Active
- 1914–
Biography
Katy de la Cruz was a jazz musician who played voice. Katy de la Cruz was born on 13 February 1907 in Philippines and died on 10 November 2004 in San Francisco. Honours include FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress (1954).
Katy de la Cruz (born Catalina Mangahas de la Cruz; February 13, 1907 – November 10, 2004) was a leading Filipina singer who specialized in jazz vocals and torch songs in a long career that lasted eight decades. Hailed as "The Queen of Filipino Jazz" and as "The Queen of Bodabil", she was, by the age of 18, the highest paid entertainer in the Philippines. De la Cruz also appeared in films and received a FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award in 1953.
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Awards
- 1954 FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Katy de la Cruz play?
Katy de la Cruz is known for playing voice.
When and where was Katy de la Cruz born?
Katy de la Cruz was born 13 February 1907 in Philippines.
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