The curtain falls on the original 'Kilabot ng mga Kolehiala'

He was born Angelito Toledo Alejandro on Dec. 26, 1954, but this was soon ditched in favor of Hajji, which stuck to him all his life.

- BABY A. GIL

His father was a fan of the popular movie of the time titled "The Adventures of Hajji Baba." It was an "Arabian Nights"-inspired flick that starred the devastatingly handsome John Derek in the title role.

Hajji turned out to be also devastating in his own way for he later became known as the "Kilabot ng mga Kolegiala." It was a tag, which means, college girls, especially those from convent schools run by nuns, beware. Hajji is on the prowl, which, in a way, made him more attractive as a singing idol. Thus launched Hajji's successful solo career.

Before this though, Hajji was a part of the Circus Band, a group which was known as a melting pot of sounds and music stars. That means that each one of the members had the potential to become a solo star and Hajji was the singing heartthrob. The Circus filled many nights at Rino's, The Flame, Wells Fargo and other night spots. The group also went on tour ETIME OF MUSIC.

A lady should never be made to reveal her age. But then if you are as beautiful as Pilita Corrales and still sporting a gorgeous pair of legs, then I see no point in keeping that number a secret.

Looking like that, it is okay to shout "I'm 87" from the housetops.

Besides, that 87 includes 70 years spent as a singer, actress, comedienne, movie and TV star, an all-around entertainer whose recording brought Mike Velarde's Dahil Sa 'yo to the LP players of the rock and roll generation.