Jim Paredes

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Misa and the surname or paternal family name is Paredes.

Jim Paredes
Paredes in 2013
Born
Jaime Ramon Misa Paredes

(1951-08-30) August 30, 1951
Manila, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Occupations
  • Musician
  • television personality
SpouseLydia Mabanta[1]
Children3, including Ala Paredes[1]
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1969 (1969)–present
LabelUniversal Records
Websitejimparedes.com

Jaime Ramon Misa Paredes (born August 30, 1951), better known simply as Jim Paredes, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, television host, writer, actor and activist. He is known as one of the members of popular musical trio Apo Hiking Society along with Danny Javier and Boboy Garovillo. Regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He is the son of Ester Paredes Jimenez, a staunch martial law activist.

Paredes' most prominent collaboration work with himself and multiple artists called, Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo, became the anthem of the peaceful People Power Revolution that overthrew the regime of Ferdinand Marcos. It was participated in by 15 Filipino artists in April of that year, and its English version "A New and Better Way" was launched in Australia a few months after. In recognition of its significance, the lyrics of the song are embedded on a wall of the EDSA Shrine, a chapel commemorating the revolution. Paredes' other compositions includes When I Met You, Panalangin, Batang-Bata Ka Pa, Yakap sa Dilim, Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba, San' Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada Ngayon, Blue Jeans, and Nakapagtataka.[2]

History

In 2001, Jim Paredes, who was then leading the anti-Erap group Artista Para sa Pagbabago ng Pilipinas alongside Leah Navarro, Joey Reyes, Maan Hontiveros; attended the Second EDSA Revolution along with Behn Cervantes, then OPM President Mitch Valdez, Pinky Marquez.[3]

Leaked masturbation video

In April 2019, following Paredes' public remarks critical of then president Rodrigo Duterte, calling the latter "immoral" for cursing in presidential speeches,Paredes attracted controversy after a video was leaked that showed him masturbating was leaked in social media by the person whom he was having videocall sex with. After initially denying the video's authenticity, he later admitted that he was the one in the video and apologized for said video.[4][5][6] Duterte later mocked Paredes for having a small penis.[7]

Filmography

Television

Paredes' most prominent television appearances include:[8]

Film


Bibliography

  • Humming in My Universe: Random Takes on Everything
  • Between Blinks
  • Writing on Water
  • As Is Where Is

Discography

  • Ako Lang (1996)
  • Laro (2011)

References

  1. ^ a b Ricky Lo (September 14, 2008). "Awit ng Barkada". The Philippine Star.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ Boy Abunda (September 19, 2008). "A night of wit, humor and music". The Philippine Star.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ Gemora, Audie (February 26, 2001). "Performing For Change At Edsa". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 21, 2001.
  4. ^ "'I made a mistake': Jim Paredes owns up to viral sex video". ABS-CBN News. April 2, 2019.
  5. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (April 2, 2019). "Veteran musician Jim Paredes' apology for leaked 'private' video".
  6. ^ Top Stories, Manila Standard (April 3, 2019). "Jim Paredes owns up to 'masturbation'". ManilaStandard.net.
  7. ^ Merez, Arianne (April 11, 2019). "'Hala kaliit': Duterte twits Jim Paredes over video scandal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Jim Paredes (Profile)". Telebisyon.net. 2009. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
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