12 Facts About Victor Wood

Victor Nobleza Wood was a Filipino singer, actor and politician.

Victor Wood's voice earned him various titles, including "Jukebox King" and "Plaka King".

Victor Wood previously hosted the show Beautiful Sunday every Sunday on the Iglesia ni Cristo-owned Net25.

Victor Wood died on April 23,2021, due to COVID-19 complications.

Victor Nobleza Wood was born on February 1,1946, in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines to Sgt.

Victor Wood's mother was well known in Buhi and neighboring towns for selling herbal medications and perfumes.

Victor Wood studied and finished secondary school at Jose Abad Santos High.

Victor Wood's voice earned him various titles, including Jukebox King and Plaka King in the 1970s when his career bloomed.

Victor Wood became a very popular singer of that era and recorded many albums for Vicor Records.

In 1979, Victor Wood covered the Indonesian version of "Anak" from the fellow Filipino original artist Freddie Aguilar.

Victor Wood ran for the Senate of the Philippines during the 2007 Philippine general election under the KBL banner, but lost.

Victor Wood had two children with his second wife, Ofelia Mercado Ponce, whom he met during his stay in the United States.