Eva Castillo
{{Short description|Filipino musician (1969–2022)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Eva Castillo
| image =
| birth_name = Minerva Castillo
| birth_place = Tondo, Manila, Philippines
| birth_date = {{birth date|1969|12|29}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|03|22|1969|12|29}}
| death_place = Manila, Philippines
| origin = amateur singing contests
| genre =
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 2009–2017
| label =
}}
Minerva “Eva” Castillo (December 29, 1969 – March 22, 2022[https://bandera.inquirer.net/308950/female-singer-na-tumalo-kay-regine-sa-mga-amateur-singing-contest-noon-pumanaw-na Female singer na tumalo kay Regine sa mga amateur singing contest noon pumanaw na] {{in lang|tl}}) was a Filipino singer.
Biography
=Early life=
Minerva Castillo started singing at the age of nine. She endured a childhood of emotional and financial poverty.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/4307/SRO-Cinemaserye-exposes-Eva-Castillo& The Story of Minerva Castillo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810111655/http://www.pep.ph/guide/4307/SRO-Cinemaserye-exposes-Eva-Castillo%26 |date=August 10, 2009 }} on pep.ph
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.[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/211736/eva-castillo-about-second-chances-and-stardom Eva Castillo Rediscovery , Thanks to Regine] on mb.com.ph (Manila Bulletin)[http://www.pep.ph/articles/19196/Eva-Castillo-owes-her-life-to-rival-Regine-Velasquez/1/1 The Full Story of the Life of Minerva Castillo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304233031/http://www.pep.ph/articles/19196/Eva-Castillo-owes-her-life-to-rival-Regine-Velasquez/1/1 |date=March 4, 2016 }} on pep.ph
A singing contest in the 1980s known as Ang Bagong Kampeon stopped their competition.[http://www.pep.ph/articles/19014/Regine-Velasquez's-climb-to-success-documented-in-%3Cem%3ERoots-to-Riches%3C/em%3E Life of Regine Documented on Roots to Riches] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816082359/http://www.pep.ph/articles/19014/Regine-Velasquez's-climb-to-success-documented-in-%3Cem%3ERoots-to-Riches%3C/em%3E |date=August 16, 2009 }} on pep.ph
=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.[http://www.pep.ph/peparazzi/socialite Eva Sings the Theme Song of Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308034841/http://www.pep.ph/peparazzi/socialite |date=March 8, 2009 }} on pep.ph Allan K. hired Eva to perform in his club, Klownz, on Quezon Avenue every Thursday night.[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090610-209643/Regine_has_yet_to_beat_this_singer Regine Has Yet to Beat This Singer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813203558/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090610-209643/Regine_has_yet_to_beat_this_singer |date=August 13, 2009 }} on inquirer.net 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.[http://www.pep.ph/news/22502/Eva-Castillo-calls-Regine-Velasquez-her-angel-for-giving-her-second-chance-at-singing-career The New Eva Castillo] on pep.ph[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/167631/PEP-Regine-Velasquez-extends-support-to-former-rival-Eva-Castillo-in-SRO-Cinemaserye Regine Velasquez Extends Her Support to Eva] on gmanews.tv
Filmography
=Television=
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| Year || Title || Role || Network || Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=3|2009 | Mel & Joey | rowspan=3|Herself | rowspan=4|GMA Network | Guest |
| SOP | Guest Performer | |||
| Roots to Riches | Special Guest | |||
| 2010 | Diva | Sister Theresa | Guest | |
| 2017 | Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 1) | Herself | ABS-CBN | Contestant |
Recordings
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| Title/Song || Album || Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | 2009 |
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Category:21st-century Filipino women singers