Joey Albert first started singing around the
age of five, when she would sing along with the record collections of her
dad and older siblings, which exposed her to a wide variety of musical genres.
In 1982 Joey won the title of Ms. Dreamgirl
Filipina, which set the stage for her singing career. She has recorded more
than 10 albums and hopes to do an album of standards.
 Many of Joey's recordings
have gone on to become true classics, withstanding the test of time and appealing
to music fans of all ages. "Tell Me," "I Remember the Boy," "Iisa Pa Lamang,"
"Yakapin Mo Ako" and the hauntingly beautiful "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin" (written
by Joey and former boyfriend Louie Ocampo) are just some of the songs made
popular by Joey.
Over the years Joey has been the recipient
of many prestigious awards, including the Tinig Award for Best Female Artist
(1983), Guillermo Mendoza Award for Best Female Artist (1984), two Awit awards
in 1991 and 1994, a Gold Record Award for "Tell Me" in 1986, a Platinum Record
Award for "Iisa Pa Lamang" in 1994, and many others.
Asked in an interview what kind of music she
likes, Joey replied, "Music that
 touches the heart, 70's songs (both love songs and disco), and
standards." Although she does not have a favorite singer, she counts Burt
Bacharach, Henry Mancini and Sergio Mendes among her musical influences.
Besides her many recordings, Joey is also a
popular concert artist who, in addition to her many appearances in the
Philippines, has performed in Indonesia, Hong Kong, many European countries
and in the Middle East, as well as in North America.
 In the mid 1990s Joey
and hubby Ting Pacis relocated to Canada, where they remain today, raising
daughters Trixie and Margarita in Vancouver, British Columbia. In a 2001
interview with Tinnie P. Esguerra in the Philippine Star, Joey admitted that
when she first went to Canada she thought her singing career was over. "But
God is good. Eventually, I got offers to sing from some of our fellow kababayans.
Luckily for them, it’s easier to fly me to the States (from Vancouver)
compared to their flying me from Manila," she said. She got a big surprise
when she learned that actress Alice Dixson was one of her neighbors in Vancouver.
As Joey explained, "I got this e-mail from this guy I didn’t know who
wanted me to be a witness in their wedding. At first, I didn’t know
who he was until he said, "I’m marrying Alice Dixson!" Joey's full interview
with Tinnie Esguerra can be found
here.
Last year Joey's fans and loved ones were saddened
to learn that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer. She had had uterine
cancer years earlier, but had recovered completely. Joey underwent suvccessful
surgery in July 2003. Friends and fans offered their prayers and good wishes,
and Joey kept a positive attitude. While recovering at home she texted to
a friend, "My hubby is my nurse. He, he, he! Have to do chemo afterwards,
yuk! But it’s okay with me if God wants it." By October she was back
doing concerts. Joey finished her last round of chemotherapy in March 2004.
Joey has a busy concert schedule this spring,
appearing with the De La Salle University Chorale in two shows in California,
and with APO Hiking Society in several US cities.
For more about Joey Albert check out her website
at www.joeyalbert.com or join Joey's
Yahoo fan group at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/joeyalbert/.
Previous Caroustars
APRIL 2004:
VINA
MORALES • MARCH 2004:
RICA
PERALEJO
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RACHEL
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GENEVA
CRUZ
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