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Mercy Sunot (November 6, 1976 — November 18, 2024)[1] was a Filipino singer and member of the pop rock band Aegis.
Mercy Sunot | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mercy Sunot November 6, 1976 Cagayan de Oro, Philippines |
| Died | November 18, 2024 (aged 48) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–2024 |
| Labels |
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| Formerly of | Aegis |
Along with her sisters Juliet and Ken, they became widely recognized for their powerful belting vocals, which complemented the band's emotionally expressive lyrics. The band achieved mainstream success with several hit songs, including "Luha" ("Tears"), "Basang-basa sa Ulan" ("Drenched in Rain"), "Halik" ("Kiss"), and "Sinta" ("Beloved").[2]
Biography
editEarly life and career
editMercy Sunot was born and raised in Cagayan de Oro, where she grew up in a family of eight siblings, including her sisters Juliet and Ken, who were also part of the band. Her passion and talent for singing were inherited from her mother.[3]
In 1995, Aegis was formed with herself and her sisters Juliet and Ken (added in 2011) on lead vocals, Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitar, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar, and Vilma Goloviogo on drums.[4] Along with her bandmates, they initially performed under the name AG's Soundtrippers, a name derived from their manager's initials. In 1998, their manager renamed the group to Aegis following their signing with Alpha Records. Upon returning to the Philippines, the band began recording their debut album, Halik, which would later become a defining success in their career.[5]
Death
editOn November 18, 2024, Sunot died at the age of 48 at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics in San Francisco, California after a battle with breast and lung cancer.[6][7]
In the days leading up to her death, Sunot shared her health struggles. She posted a video, asking for prayers for her recovery. In the video, she revealed that she had undergone surgery to remove fluid from her lungs and was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to breathing difficulties.[8]
Discography
editWith Aegis
edit| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1998[9] | Halik (quadruple platinum) | Alpha Music |
| 1999[10] | Mahal na Mahal Kita (double platinum) | |
| 2000 | Paskung-Pasko | |
| 2001 | Awit at Pag-ibig | |
| 2002[11] | Ating Balikan | |
| 2003 | Muling Balikan | |
| 2006 | Aegis: Greatest Hits | |
| 2009 | Back to Love | |
| 2012 | Mga Himig ng Pag-Asa | |
| 2014 | Aegis: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | |
| 2018 | AEGIS 20 & Beyond: Sa Ikalawang Dekada ng Musika Natin |
Personal life
editShe has two children from her previous relationships: Mary Mitzi Jim Sunot and Mark Joseph Sunot Borjal.
In popular culture
edit- In 2003 episode of Magpakailanman, SexBomb Girls member Jopay Paguia portrays Mercy and also Rochelle Pangilinan portrays her sister Juliet.[12]
- In 2018 episode of 2nd Season of Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids, Keifer Sanchez of TNT Boys was impersonating Mercy while Mackie Empuerto as her sister Juliet and Francis Concepcion as Rey Abenoja.
References
edit- ↑ "Mercy Sunot: Her life in and outside of Aegis". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Gonzales, Angelo (November 18, 2024). "Aegis vocalist Mercy Sunot dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Mercy Sunot: Her life in and outside of Aegis". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Go, Mayks (November 18, 2024). "Aegis' Mercy Sunot Passes Away Following Battle With Cancer". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Aegis for all ages". www.philstar.com. July 9, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Felipe, MJ (November 18, 2024). "Aegis' Mercy Sunot passes away". ABS-CBN.
- ↑ "Aegis singer Mercy Sunot passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Santiago, Jay-r (November 18, 2024). "Last Moment of Mercy Sunot Before Her Passing Elicits Reactions Online". PhilNews. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". www.pari.com.ph. Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI, inc.). Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". www.pari.com.ph. Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI, inc.). Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Aegis set to conquer Makati crowd". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 18, 2002. p. 21. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Magpakailanman: "Tagumpay Sa Bawat Patak Ng Luha" - the Aegis Story (Full Episode)". YouTube. June 16, 2023.