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National Artist Fides Cuyugan Asensio’s legacy to Philippine Opera | Power Talks with Pia Arcangel

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“I have too many guilty pleasures.”

Known as the Grand Dame of Philippine Opera, Professor Emeritus Fides Cuyugan-Asensio looks back on her bright and colorful career as distinguished coloratura soprano, librettist, director and educator. Does she have any regrets? Pia Arcangel interviews a truly remarkable artist in this episode of Power Talks.