- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHelen Sta. Maria
- Didith Reyes was born on September 17, 1948 in the Philippines. She was an actress, known for Nananabik (1977), Mga mata ni Angelita (1978) and Disco Baby (1977). She was married to Victor Reyes. She died on December 10, 2008 in Biñan, Laguna Province, Philippines.
- SpouseVictor Reyes(1966 - ?) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- Her Signature songs include: "Bakit Ako Mahihiya", "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi," "Nananabik", "Hatiin Natin ang Gabi," and "Hindi Kami Damong Ligaw". The songs are very popular in the 70's and gave Didth the tag as one of the Jukebox Queens in the Philippines. Most of her songs were made into hit movies.
- She claimed to be a victim of abuse. She left her live-in partner for seven years, 65-year-old Eulogio "Mang Ely" Disonglo, August of 2006 after years of experiencing maltreatment.
- Started her singing career as part of Time Machine and Circus Band until she decided to go solo. She was signed up by Vicor Music Corporation which was owned then by cousins Vic Del Rosario Jr. (of Viva Entertainment now) and Orly Ilacad (of OctoArts). Her first single, "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" became a movie.
- Has a child name Arvy with first husband Victor Reyes.
- Decades prior to the Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) show in 2004, Didith Reyes became the talk of the town in the Philippines after one of her breast was "accidentally" exposed while singing Nananabik during the FAMAS awarding in 1977. Didith claims she never wear bra and undies during the height of her popularity.
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