Kundiman: Sintang Mahal -Lilian Velez. (circa 1940)

'Sintang Mahal' is a popular prewar Kundiman. Interpreted by the famous movie actress Lilian Velez (1924-1948). From a vintage 78 RPM phonograph recording published by Columbia Records.

SINTANG MAHAL

Kung may kalungkutan
Aking paraluman
Ikaw ay aking aawitan
Upang dusa mo'y maparam

Dinggin mo pang minsan
Yaring aking pagmamahal
Sa dilag mo't kagandahan
Alay ko'y sa iyo kailanman.

O irog, iyo ng bahaginan
Ang pusong sa iyo ay nagmamahal
Kung nais mong sa aki'y makamtan
Ang pag-ibig mo Sintang mahal.

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Lilian Velez (b. March 3, 1924 — d. June 26, 1948) was a Filipino film actress and singer.

Born in Cebu to a composer, Velez first came into the limelight when she won an amateur radio singing contest in the mid-1930s. Prior to the outbreak of World War II, her singing career thrived, and she popularized one of her father's songs, Sa Kabukiran. Velez also won the heart of Jose Climaco, the manager of the radio station which had sponsored the contest which won her fame. They were married in 1942 and had one daughter.

Velez's film career began upon the resumption of Filipino film production after the end of the war. She joined LVN Pictures, and with her husband as director, starred in such films as Binibiro Lamang Kita, Ang Estudyante, and Sa Kabukiran, inspired by the song that had earlier earned her fame. Her leading man in these films was Bernardo "Narding" Anzures, a former child actor.

After the success of Sa Kabukiran, LVN Pictures decided to cast Jaime de la Rosa as Velez's leading man in her next film. The decision caused distress on the part of Anzures, who had seemingly become obsessed with the married Velez.

On the night of June 26, 1948, Anzures paid an unexpected visit to the Quezon City home of Velez. Upon his arrival, he stabbed Velez to death and a housemaid who had come to her mistress's assistance. The crime was committed within view of Velez's toddler-daughter, who was unharmed during the incident.

Anzures was promptly arrested, tried and convicted for the murders. The crime and the subsequent trial was cause celebre in Manila. Anzures later died in jail from tuberculosis; his exact motives for the murder were never fully determined.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Sintang
• Mahal
• Lilian
• Velez

[tonyastro]

Thanks for the upload! I've never heard my grandmas voice or seen any of her movies. Do you know where I can get a hold of Lilian Velez movies?

[philclassic]

@tonyastro :Try visiting the Sampaguita Pictures compound in Quezon City. People there might know where you can get video clips of your grandmother. Most of the prewar movies were destroyed during World War II. Please Google the exact location of Sampaguita Pictures compound. I have no idea where the exact location is but it is still existing according to Wikipedia. Salamat po!

[kjmarsonist]

Ayos! sana ma upload nyo din ung SA KABUKIRAN. Thanks

[acag87]

grabe ang love ni narding talagang nakapatay siya

[tofutokwa]

Palagi kong iniisip noon Umiibig ba ang mga lolo at lola natin noon araw kasi diba pinagkakasundo lang noon araw gaya ng nangyari Kay Rizal at Leonor Rivera at Balagtas at Asuncion Rivera

Sa palagay ko naman ay oo

[cinemasuerte]

bravo

[cinemasuerte]

thx you..

[julabaw]

mabuhay po kayo!!!

[sbsuser]

Wow! First time I heard Lilian Velez' voice! iba ka talaga, sir! Do you have Lilian's version of Sa Kabukiran? Thanks a lot!