Pilar "Pilita" Garrido Corrales, born on August 22, 1937, in Lahug, Cebu City, was a beloved Filipino singer, actress, and comedian. Famous for her signature backbend while singing, she earned the titles "Greatest Singer in the Philippines" and "Asia's Queen of Songs" for her unique vocal style and long-lasting career. In 1958, she kicked off her recording career during a short stay in Australia, appearing on shows like BP Super Show, The Bobby Limb Show, and In Melbourne Tonight. She became a star in Victoria’s TV scene, with her first hit, "Come Closer to Me," featured in a collection celebrating the “Grand Dames of Victorian Radio and Television.” In the early 1960s, she recorded two albums—'Pilita Tells the Story of Love' and 'I'll Take Romance'—with Astor Records. As one of the trailblazers of Australia’s early television, a street in Victoria was named in her honor, and she was highlighted in ABC’s acclaimed special Love is in the Air. Corrales returned to Manila in 1963 to focus on her music career in the Philippines. She passed away in April 2025.
''Speak Low / Come Closer To Me'' 1960 Astor
''Brazil / Angelitos Negros (Little Black Angels)'' 1960 Astor
'I'll Take Romance' 1960 Astor
'Pilita Tells The Story Of Love' 1962 Astor,
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