Louie Reyes
Louie Reyes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Luisa Reyes March 14, 1951 |
| Died | October 25, 2025 (aged 74) United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Formerly of | The New Minstrels (1972–1977) |
Spouse |
Cesar de la Fuente (m. 1979) |
Maria Luisa Reyes de la Fuente (March 14, 1951 – October 25, 2025), professionally known as Louie Reyes, was a Filipina jazz singer known for being a member of The New Minstrels.
Early life and education
Maria Luisa Reyes was born on March 14, 1951.[1][2][3] Reyes attended the College of the Holy Spirit Manila where she took up music education.[4]
Career
Reyes became part of The New Minstrels which was founded in 1972. The jazz group was formed from Eugene Villaluz and Cesar de la Fuente who are leftovers of the Minstrels, a five-man group based in San Beda College and four new members from an audition which includes Reyes.[5][6] Reyes left The New Minstrels in 1977 to go solo.[5]
Reyes and de la Fuente her now husband managed the 1985-established group, The Company during their first nine years.[7]
However, Reyes only had limited success only having one single before holding her first concert "Passions" in 1988.[6][8]
In 1991, Reyes published her album It's Time, which had the songs such as "Body and Soul," "Please Don't Go," and "Out of Words."[4]
Personal life
Reyes married Cesar de la Fuente in January 1979, one of the co-founders of The New Minstrels.[4] The couple emigrated to the United States in 1999. She also taught at the Arts Development School of Music in Bellflower, California,[9] She reportedly died in the United States on October 25, 2025 at age 68 due to ovarian cancer.[3][10]
References
- ^ "Singer Louie Reyes passes away". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Maria Reyes de la Fuente Obituary - Glendale, CA". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Domingo, Gay Ace (October 27, 2025). "Louie Reyes, the singer with angelic voice". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c "The New Minstrels' Louie Reyes dies". Rappler. October 26, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Umerez, Remy (February 10, 2003). "Singing duo revives partnership". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A31. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Saracho, Joel (February 7, 1988). "Star of the season". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "The CompanY to do Strauss, Yoyoy, OPM and others". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 29, 2002. p. A29. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Louie set the tone". Manila Standard. February 21, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Carballo, Bibsy (September 13, 2013). "Louie Reyes lives the best of both worlds". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Valderrama, Evangeline (October 27, 2025). "OPM greats, friends pay tribute to Louie Reyes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2025.