Eva Castillo

Eva Castillo (born Minerva Castillo) is a Filipina singer. She currently is under contract with GMA Network.

Minerva "Eva" Castillo
Birth nameMinerva Castillo
BornTondo, Manila
Originamateur singing contests
Occupation(s)singer
Years active2009–present

Biography

Early life

Minerva Castillo started singing at the age of nine. She endured a childhood of emotional and financial poverty.[1]

In her teenage years, Castillo used to compete in various amateur singing contests with Regine Velasquez. Castillo won over 300 trophies in these amateur singing contests.[2][3]

A singing contest in the 1980s known as Ang Bagong Kampeon stopped their competition.[4]

Rediscovery

At the Regine: Roots to Riches, GMA-7's special offering for Velasquez's birthday, Castillo was rediscovered. She recorded the theme song of the show Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin.[5] Allan K. hired Eva to perform in his club, Klownz, on Quezon Avenue every Thursday night.[6] Castillo's life story was featured in the show SRO Cinemaserye, titled SRO Cinemaserye: The Eva Castillo Story, where Glaiza de Castro and Manilyn Reynes portray the adolescent and adult Castillo respectively. She also appears on SOP Rules.[7][8]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2009Mel & JoeyHerselfGMA NetworkGuest
SOPGuest Performer
Roots to RichesSpecial Guest
2010DivaSister TheresaGuest

Recordings
Title/SongAlbumYear
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin2009

References
  1. The Story of Minerva Castillo Archived August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
  2. Eva Castillo Rediscovery , Thanks to Regine on mb.com.ph (Manila Bulletin)
  3. The Full Story of the Life of Minerva Castillo Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
  4. Life of Regine Documented on Roots to Riches Archived August 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
  5. Eva Sings the Theme Song of Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Archived March 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on pep.ph
  6. Regine Has Yet to Beat This Singer Archived August 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine on inquirer.net
  7. The New Eva Castillo on pep.ph
  8. Regine Velasquez Extends Her Support to Eva on gmanews.tv
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