The OGs: Past OPM hit-makers na "walang apelyido"
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Social media recently exploded with jokes and witty banter centered around local singers with “no surnames.”
Singers with mononym stage names like Nina, Kyla, Sitti, Karylle, and Jaya all became subjects of funny memes, with people attaching hilarious made-up surnames.
Netizens for example dished out hilarious name puns to go with Nina's name like (Ina) Raymundo, (Tina Paner), (Dina) Bonnevie, and (Ina) Magenta, among others.
Bossa nova singer, Sitti, meanwhile, gamely joined the fun and shared a funny story of how she almost dated actor-model, Jon Hall.
“Hindi talaga pwede kasi kung sakaling magkatuluyan kami, magiging Sitti Hall pangalan ko! Kaya hindi talaga pwede,” Sitti hilariously recalled telling her friend.
Of course, there are a couple of reasons why some celebrities don't use surnames to go with their stage monikers.
One of the reasons is to establish a strong recall, making it easier for fans and the public to remember the name.
If played right, it can be a good marketing ploy to gain attention and make a mark in the minds of the audience.
And using mononym stage names is not new in local show business, particularly in the music scene.
So with that said, here are some hit-makers and performers from the past who didn't have surnames attached to their stage personas.
