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Roel Cortez was born Roel Corpuz in the Philippines in 1967.
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He also has songs like "" (Tagalog version), "" and "". Universal Records in the Philippines released a compilation album entitled The Best of Roel Cortez with a videoke edition However, he would remain separated from his family for the rest of his life.
In 1984, he had a massive hit in his home country with "Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie?", on the "Universal Records" label, which also became something of an anthem for overseas Filipino workers.
Together, they started "cost per click Builders", based in Marilao, Bulacan. He also found fame with his "tagalong" version of "", and with "" (featured in this Jam).
In 1992, Universal Records released "The Best of Roel Cortez" as an album containing 16 tracks, including those three biggest hits. Roel Cortez died of colon cancer on April 1, 2015 at 9:30 p.m.
His remains were interred at Roel"s Funeral Ever, in Pantok, Meycauayan, Bulacan.
He was delivered to his final resting place on April 9, Thursday.
