The daughter of Filipino action star Eddie Fernandez, Pops Fernandez is one of the Philippines' most well-known and enduring vocalists. Fernandez began her musical career at age 16 when she signed a contract with OctoArts in 1981.
In 1982, Fernandez released her first LP, Pops, and started co-hosting the TV variety series Penthouse Live! with Martin Nievera. Fernandez quickly became an immensely popular teen idol in the Philippines; the press even dubbed her as the country's "Concert Queen" for her ability to attract huge crowds. Her face appeared on the covers of countless magazines. Five years after Penthouse Live! debuted, the show was replaced by Martin and Pops Twogether. Instead of merely working with one another, Nievera and Fernandez had gotten married. Martin and Pops Twogether was canceled after two years, and the couple separated in 1998. They have two sons, Robin and Ram.
In 1995, Fernandez joined the cast of another variety program ASAP together with her husband Martin Nievera, Dayanara Torres, and Ariel Rivera.
Fernandez was chosen as Best Female Musical Variety Show Host at the KBP Golden Dove Awards in 1999. Fernandez' fan following extends beyond the geographical boundaries of the Philippines; she has toured in the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, and Italy. Fernandez released Shindig Live in 2001.
To her credit, Pops is the most sought after female entertainer in the Philippines. The multi-talented performer recorded a series of songs that reached the top of the charts and attracted sell-out crowds in huge, hometown venues such as Araneta Coliseum and the Rizal Football Stadium, as well as the General Motors Palace in Vancouver. More recently, she launched Pipay, her own fashion collection.
Pops sparked controversy by posing on the cover of FHM Philippines for their August 2006 issue.
Pops (June, 2007) had a show with Kuh Ledesma in Las Vegas but she didn’t have time to reunite with Martin;June 28, would have been the un-couple’s 21st wedding anniversary, but they would have no reason to celebrate. Pops is preparing for her December concert at the Araneta Coliseum marking her 25th year in showbiz. Will she invite Martin as one of her guests? “We haven’t talked about it yet,” said Pops. “I haven’t asked him yet.”[1]
Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez with special guest Chokoleit will be at the Memphis area (Pop stars of the Philippines, 8 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main.)
; "popsfernandez")
button beside categories below to add/edit content
