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Freddie Aguilar

Ferdinand "Freddie" Pascual Aguilar, also known by his Muslim name Abdul Farid, was a Filipino musician regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He was best known for his international hit "Anak" (1978), which became the best-selling Philippine music record of all time, selling 33 million copies worldwide. His rendition of "Bayan Ko" became the anthem of the opposition against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos during the 1986 People Power Revolution. He was heavily associated with Pinoy rock.

Si Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar, higit na kilala bilang Freddie Aguilar o Ka Freddie Aguilar, ay isang Pilipinong mang-aawit. Kilala siya sa pag-awit niya ng "Bayan Ko", na naging awit ng oposisyon ng rehimeng Marcos noong Rebolusyong EDSA ng 1986, at sa awitin niyang "Anak", ang pinakamabentang awiting Pilipino.

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