Francis Magalona nickname(s):
FrancisM, Master Rapper, The Mouth, The Man From Manila, Kiko, The Filipino King of Rap, Francis M
Francis Magalona date of birth:
October 4, 1964
How old was Francis Magalona when died?
44
Where was Francis Magalona born?
Kalentong, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
When did Francis Magalona die?
March 6, 2009
Where did Francis Magalona die?
Philippines
Why did Francis Magalona die?
Leukemia
Francis Magalona body shape:
Average
What color is Francis Magalona's hair?
Black
What is Francis Magalona's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Francis Magalona nationality?
Filipino
What is Francis Magalona's occupation?
Rapper, Actor
Francis Magalona claim to fame:
The Oddventures of Mr. Cool
What genre is Francis Magalona's work?
Rap, Filipino hip hop, Rap Rock, Funk, Manila Sound, Hip hop, Alternative Hip Hop
What instruments does Francis Magalona play?
Vocals, Harmonica, Megaphone, Microphone, Vocals
Francis Magalona family:
Maxene Magalona (Daughter) (Actress), Frank Magalona (Son) (Actor), Saab Magalona (Daughter) (Actress), Elmo Magalona (Son) (Rapper, Singer, Actor), Arkin Magalona (Son) (Actor)
Short Biography
Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. Born in Mandaluyong City, he was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over into the mainstream. He was credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and Channel V Philippines and on noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga! Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Magalona was later awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit. The award's citation noted that it had been given "for his musical and artistic brilliance, his deep faith in the Filipino and his sense of national pride that continue to inspire us."