Diomedes Maturan (August 16, 1940 – April 7, 2002) (tagged the " Perry Como of the

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" and "The Golden Voice") was an actor who played in ''Botika sa Baryo'' (1960) and a grand champion in ''Tawag ng Tanghalan''.

Early life

Diomedes was born in

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, Negros Occidental Province.

Career

He rose to fame by winning the popular singing competition "Tawag ng Tanghalan" for his song "Rose Tattoo" in 1955.

Death

Maturan died on April 7, 2002 of

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at age 61 in the

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Discography

*''Ako'y Nakikiusap'' *''Alam Mo Ba Mahal Kita?'' *''Bakit'' *''Buhat'' *''Dahil Sa Iyo'' *''Di Maipagtapat'' *''Di Mo Man Lang Pinansin'' *''Dinggin'' *''Don't Play With Fire'' *''Gabi at Araw'' *''In Despair'' *''In This Corner'' *''Kailan Man Hanggang Wakas'' *''Kay Hirap Pala Ng Iwanan'' *''Lahat Ng Araw'' *''Magmula Ngayon'' *''Nasaan Ka'' *''Rose Tattoo'' *''Sana'y Maniwala'' *''Thru Eternity''

References

External links

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Artist Section for Diomedes Maturan
1940 births 2002 deaths Filipino male film actors 20th-century Filipino male singers Burials at the Manila Memorial Park – Sucat Actors from Negros Occidental People from Bacolod {{Philippines-actor-stub