(1965-01-13) January 13, 1965 (age 59) Manila, Philippines
Genres
Pop
Occupation(s)
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Instrument(s)
Piano, Guitar
Years active
1982 - Present
Spouse(s)
Bodjie Dasig
Musical artist
Odellavania Quesada Flewelling is a Filipino singer songwriter known for her contributions to Original Pilipino music,[1][2][3] notably hits such as "Till I met you", "Give Me a Chance" and "Friend of Mine".[4][5] which have become Karaoke staples in the Philippines.[2]
Among her early hits, "Till I Met You" won the Grand prize in the Professional category at the 6th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1983. In January 2024 she received the Parangal Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th Star Awards for Music[6]
She was previously married to fellow OPM singer songwriter Bodjie Dasig, who died in 2012.[4][7]
^Grana, Rhia (2022-01-23). "From 'Give Me A Chance' to 'Til I Met You:' Odette Quesada reveals the stories behind the hits". Retrieved 2024-03-18.
^ abTomada, Nathalie (August 29, 2023). "Odette Quesada recalls early career move that empowered her as artist". The Philippine Star.
I Met You:' OdetteQuesada reveals the stories behind the hits". Retrieved 2024-03-18. Tomada, Nathalie (August 29, 2023). "OdetteQuesada recalls early...
contains some of the original Filipino compositions by Bodjie Dasig and OdetteQuesada. The album contains 10 original tracks among them is the "Habang Panahon"...
1994. He also collaborated with his wife, fellow singer-songwriter OdetteQuesada, whom he married in 1993. Kamandag (Sony BMG) (1992) Kamandag Bakit...
Pomoy Richard Poon Chickoy Pura Yassi Pressman Rico J. Puno Myk Perez OdetteQuesada Angeline Quinto Zia Quizon Jay R Khalil Ramos John Raymundo April Boy...
Richard Marx Champion Reborn 2015 "Till I Met You" # Angeline Quinto OdetteQuesada None 2014 "Umiiyak ang Puso" † Angeline Quinto April Boy Regino Sana...
English-language Filipino songs. He collaborated with Levi Celerio, OdetteQuesada, Bodjie Dasig, Gerry Paraiso and Amado Trivino. Segreto recorded two...
and Noel Trinidad Second prize: "Give Me A Chance" Music and lyrics: OdetteQuesada Interpreter: Ric Segreto Third prize: "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko" Music...
Robert (January 18, 2024). "Ogie Alcasid recalls first meeting with OdetteQuesada and other OPM icons". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 30, 2024. "YOUR...
The Jackalites Lou Bonnevie Jun Lopito Sugar Hiccup Ang Tunay Na Amo OdetteQuesada Luke Mejares (2003–2011) Father & Sons Ciara Sotto Jimmy Bondoc (2003–2011)...
tracks including "You're My Home", composed and originally sung by OdetteQuesada and remade by Lea Salonga for the Star Cinema film, Way Back Home. Among...
Velasquez Nyoy Volante Fantasy 2010 "Till I Met You" † Regine Velasquez OdetteQuesada Till I Met You 2006 "To Reach You" † Regine Velasquez Lisa Dy Chat Zamora...
time in To Love Again (1983), the title based on a song written by OdetteQuesada, which also marked the film debut of Miguel Rodriguez. He worked a second...
Velasquez continued with a medley of songs from singer-songwriter OdetteQuesada. The third act began with Martin Nievera who joined the show to premiere...
Marlo Steve Porcaro Not Your Ordinary Girl 2004 "Till I Met You" # Kyla OdetteQuesada The Queen of R&B 2018 "Umulan Man O Umaraw" † Kyla Louie Ignacio Kyla...
Should" (Alpha Records) with carrier single of the same title written by OdetteQuesada in 1990. The album included Misalucha's cover of Fifth Dimension's "Somebody...
Minamahal" aaron paul del Rosario Paolo Zarate 4:41 8. "Sana ay Malaman Mo" OdetteQuesada, Bodjie Dasig Arnold Jallores 5:07 9. "Bakit Hanggang Ngayon" Jonathan...