Vehnee Saturno – Wikipedia
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Vehnee Saturno |
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| Birth name | Venancio A. Saturno |
| Born | (1954-04-01) April 1, 1954 Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Origin | Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Musical artist
Venancio Saturno (born April 1, 1954), better known as Vehnee Saturno, is a Filipino composer, songwriter and record producer. He found success in 1982 by winning at the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival first place for the song “Isang Dakot”.[1]
Early life[edit]
Saturno was born in Iloilo City on April 1, 1954, to a carpenter and a housewife who struggled together with his nine siblings with poverty[2] which inspired him to write songs.
His dream was to be a journalist, but due to his family’s financial situation he was not able to finish his studies. He trained at the Philippine Air Force after high school[2] and eventually went to odd jobs including as a photocopy machine operator.[3][4]
Music career[edit]
In 1982, his composition Isang Dakot was interpreted by Sonia Singson won the Grand Prize at the Metropop. In 1983, Be My Lady was interpreted by Pedrito Montaire was a finalist at the Metropop, this song was his first major big hit which was interpreted by Martin Nievera and was released under Vicor Music.[5]
His songs are “Be My Lady”, “Sana Kahit Minsan”, “Mula sa Puso” and “‘Till My Heartaches End” becomes timeless hits in the Philippines.[6]
In the late 1990s he has also produced Monster hits for female artists Jessa Zaragoza for her Just Can’t Help Feelin album and Jaya for her hit songs for her 1996 In The Raw Album that lasted for three years on the radio for her exclusive hits Laging Naroon Ka and Wala Na Bang Pag Ibig and Dahil Ba Sa Kanya? Which all became the theme song of all films with the carrier titles. In 2001 Kulang Pa Ba? For Rachel Alejandro
Saturno also owns his own music label, Vehnee Saturno Music Corp. He often composes music and manage artists through this label.
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
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| 1982 | Metro Manila Popular Music Festival | Best composition (Isang Dakot) | Won |
| 1983 | Metro Manila Popular Music Festival | Best composition (Ako’y Ako) | Nominated |
| 1983 | Metro Manila Popular Music Festival | Best composition (Be My Lady) | Nominated |
| 1995 | FAMAS Award | Best Musical Score | Won |
| 1995 | FAP Awards | Best Musical Score | Won |
| 1995 | FAP Awards | Best Original Song | Won |
| 1996 | Star Awards for Movies | Musical Scorer of the Year | Won |
| 1996 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Music | Nominated |
| 1996 | FAP Awards | Best Original Song | Won |
| 1996 | FAMAS Award | Best Movie Theme Song | Nominated |
| 1996 | FAMAS Award | Best Musical Score | Won |
| 2000 | FAP Awards | Best Original Theme Song | Won |
| 2001 | FAP Awards | Best Original Song | Won |
| 2001 | FAMAS Award | Best Theme Song | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ “To be as iconic as Vehnee Saturno, keep writing for Filipinos first”. GMA News Online. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ a b “Featuring | VEHNEE SATURNO | With Me On TCPS This Saturday”. chiquipineda.com. November 28, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ “Xerox operator-turned Platinum Hitmaker, Vehnee Saturno sa TWAC”. GMA News Online. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ “38 years of Vehnee Saturno”. philstar.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ “Composer Vehnee Saturno shares rags-to-riches story”. article.wn.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ Cruz, Wilfredo Buencamino (May 15, 2015). “Lifetime Achievement Awardees”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via PressReader.
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