- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFrancis Michael Durango Magalona
- Nicknames
- Kiko
- Francis M
- King of Pinoy Rap
- Master Rapper
- Father of Pinoy Hip-Hop
- FM
- The Man From Manila
- The Filipino King of Rap
- The Mouth
- Height6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
- Francis Magalona was born on October 4, 1964 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and composer, known for On the Job (2013), Kung aagawin mo ang lahat sa akin (1987) and Engkanto (1992). He was married to Pia Arroyo. He died on March 6, 2009 in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
- SpousePia Arroyo(1985 - March 6, 2009) (his death, 6 children)
- ChildrenUnna MagalonaNicolo Magalona
- Parents
- RelativesEnrique Magalona(Grandparent)Consuelo Gayoso(Grandparent)Regine Velasquez(Cousin)Gerardo Velasquez(Aunt or Uncle)Martin Magalona(Sibling)Cacai Velasquez-Mitra(Cousin)Hiro Peralta(Niece or Nephew)Vicente Magalona(Great Grandparent)Augusta Barrera(Great Grandparent)Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta(Niece or Nephew)Jean Senen Magalona Peralta(Cousin)
- Has eight children with Pia Arroyo -- Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Elmo, Arkin, Clara, and actresses Maxene Magalona and Saab Magalona (aka Saab).
- Had nine brothers and sisters.
- As singer-rapper, he uses the name Francis M. in his musical works.
- Tagged as the Master Rapper of the Philippines. He was the first Philippine-based Filipino to record a rap album, Yo!, in 1989 that produced his signature hit, Mga Kababayan Ko!.
- A member of Eat Bulaga's Dabarkads.
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