Tiya Dely, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tiya Dely

Filipino broadcaster

Date of Birth: 29-Oct-1920

Place of Birth: Philippines

Date of Death: 01-Sep-2008

Profession: radio personality

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Fidela Magpayo Reyes, (October 29, 1920 – September 1, 2008) known as Tiya Dely ("Aunt Dely"), was a Philippine radio broadcasting icon well-loved by generations of listeners and advice-seekers who tuned into her radio counselling programs.
She was a pioneer radio broadcaster who debuted in the 1950s, and was among the first wave of broadcasters who popularised Filipino songs as American music still dominated the airwaves following the country's independence from the United States in 1946.Magpayo was also a much sought-after newscaster, commentator, radio dramatist, writer, and producer during her time.
She came to be recognized as the "First Lady of Philippine Radio" due to her long and outstanding service in the broadcasting industry.