Angelito Toledo "Hajji" Alejandro (born December 26, 1954) is a Filipino singer and actor from Alaminos, Pangasinan, who was a major pop star in the 1970s and 1980s. Just like another OPM legend Basil Valdez, he came from the group Circus Band. He was the first winner of the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. Dubbed the "kilabot ng mga kolehiyala" (college girls' heartthrob), Alejandro is best remembered for songs such as "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika", "Panakíp Butas" and "Nakapagtataka".

Career

Hajji Alejandro began performing in 1976.

Political views

Alejandro, similar to his wife, is a supporter of former President Ferdinand Marcos, even after his deposition in the People Power Revolution.

Personal life

In the 1980s, Alejandro operated a small restaurant along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California with his wife, beauty queen and actress Rio Diaz. They have a son, Delara drummer Ali Alejandro. Rio Diaz died of colorectal cancer in October 2004. Alejandro is also the father of singer Rachel Alejandro.

Discography

Albums

Singles