'It isn't a job, it's something I love to do' Hajji Alejandro on his fifty-one years in the industry

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Hajji Alejandro is in Melbourne for a two-day concert with his daughter Rachel Alejandro and is also scheduled to perform in Queensland. Credit: Hajji Alejandro

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He became famous as every college girl's dream boy (‘kilabot ng kolehiyala’). After more than five decades in the music industry, Hajji Alejandro continues to serenade Filipinos living in different parts of the globe.

Key Points
  • His career started out as a member of the Circus Band along with Tillie Moreno, Pat Castillo, Jacqui Magno and Basil Valdez.
  • He performs with his daughter Rachel Alejandro for Filipinos living around the world.
  • Hajji also performs around the world with the group The OPM Hitmakers, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, Nonoy Zuniga and the late Rico J Puno.
  • Hajji and his daughter Rachel are in Melbourne for a series of performances (8 and 9 November) before heading to Queensland.
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