Person in history
Bert Nievera
Bert Nievera, Filipino-American singer (born 1936)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2018 · March 27
- Known as
- singer. Citizenship: United States, Philippines
Their story
Who they were
Roberto Jose Dela Cruz Nievera was a Filipino-American singer and businessman. He rose to prominence in 1959 after winning the "Search for Johnny Mathis of the Philippines", a singing contest on the television variety show Student Canteen. He was one of the original members of the Society of Seven (SOS).
Why this date
Bert Nievera appears on our March 27 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Bert Nievera”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/bert-nievera, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Bert Nievera
When did Bert Nievera die?
March 27 2018.
Who else was born on this day?
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