How many children does Pilita Corrales have? Family details explored as tributes pour in after singer's death at 85

Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, breathed her last on April 12, 2025, at 85 years old. Actress Janine Gutierrez, her granddaughter, confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagram

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and mamita, Pilita Corrales. Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with her songs but also with her kindness and generosity. She will be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry, but most of all for her love of life and family.”

She further added,

“Please join us with your prayers and kind thoughts as we celebrate her beautiful life. Further details regarding memorial services will be shared soon.”

The demise of Corrales would sound like the end of the music era in the Philippines. Her life, which extended over seven decades, not only made her a musical icon but also the most popular person in the Philippine showbiz community and the central figure in a family of entertainers whose members represented different generations.

Pilita was married twice, and she had 3 children.

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How many children did Pilita Corrales have?

Pilita Corrales was a proud mother of two biological children and an adopted child. She had her first daughter with Gonzalo Blanco and her son with Eddie Gutierrez.

Jackielou Blanco

Corrales's daughter, Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco-Davao, was born in February 1964 from her relationship with the Spanish executive Gonzalo Blanco. Jackielou is an actress, TV personality, and fitness expert in the Philippines. She has been an active person on TV for years.

Jackielou is also the mother of Arabella Davao, another rising star in the industry, continuing the family’s entertainment legacy.

Ramon Christopher “Monching” Gutierrez

Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, also known as Monching, is the son of Corrales and actor Eddie Gutierrez. He was born in 1971 and is also active in the field of film and television.

Monching, the one who confirmed Pilita’s death, is the father of Janine Gutierrez, Pilita's granddaughter. Janine is a well-known figure and a major force in the Filipino art scene. She is an actress and vlogger and has taken home several awards for her work.

VJ

Pilita Corrales also adopted a son named VJ, who has kept a low profile in public, and little is known about his personal life.

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Tributes for a cultural icon

Upon learning of Corrales' passing away, fans, fellow artists, and public figures quickly took to social media to express their love and respect. Many remembered Corrales as a person not only blessed with an angelic voice and a magnetic presence but also as a figure of humility, grace, and motherly warmth.

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A life in music, film, and family

The work of Pilita Corrales really started in the 1950s after she became known worldwide with recordings in Spanish, English, Cebuano, and Tagalog. The very first Filipino lady ever to have topped the Australian pop charts with Come Closer to Me was none other than Pilita in the late 1950s.

She was the anchor of the long-running musical variety show "An Evening with Pilita," a judge on the talent search "Philippine Idol" television show, and she ranked actors like Fernando Poe Jr. and Dolphy as her co-stars, which made her a legend in Philippine entertainment history.

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A legacy like no other

There is no doubt that Pilita Corrales had the greatest impact on Philippine music and culture. Her offspring and grandchildren are still keeping the spirit of entertainment burning bright as they carry on her legacy.

Through the continued flow of tributes, the Philippines is lamenting the passing of a true icon—a queen of songs and of hearts.