Vehnee_Saturno

Vehnee Saturno

Vehnee Saturno

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 first place at the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival for the song "Isang Dakot".[1]

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Early life

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 did odd jobs including working as a photocopy machine operator.[3][4]

Music career

In 1982, his composition "Isang Dakot" was interpreted by Sonia Singson which won the Grand Prize at the Metropop. In 1983, "Be My Lady" was interpreted by Pedrito Montaire and became a finalist at the Metropop; this song was his first major big hit when it was recorded by Martin Nievera and was released under Vicor Music.[5]

His songs "Be My Lady", "Sana Kahit Minsan", "Mula sa Puso" and "'Till My Heartaches End" became hits in the Philippines.[6] In the late 1990s, Saturno produced hits for female artists Jessa Zaragoza (for her album Just Can't Help Feelin) and Jaya (for the album In the Raw) and in 2001, for Rachel Alejandro.

Saturno also owns his own music label, Vehnee Saturno Music Corp. He often writes songs and manages artists through this label.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

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References

  1. "To be as iconic as Vehnee Saturno, keep writing for Filipinos first". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  2. "Featuring | VEHNEE SATURNO | With Me On TCPS This Saturday". chiquipineda.com. November 28, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  3. "Xerox operator-turned Platinum Hitmaker, Vehnee Saturno sa TWAC". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. "38 years of Vehnee Saturno". philstar.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  5. "Composer Vehnee Saturno shares rags-to-riches story". article.wn.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. Cruz, Wilfredo Buencamino (May 15, 2015). "Lifetime Achievement Awardees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 28, 2023 via PressReader.

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