Vehnee Saturno

Venancio Saturno (also known as Vehnee Saturno), is a Filipino 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]

Vehnee Saturno
Birth nameVenancio A. Saturno
Born (1954-04-01) April 1, 1954
Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
GenresOPM
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer
Years active1980-present

Early life

Vehnee was born in Cabuyao, Laguna 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 Airforce after high school[2] and eventually went to odd jobs including as a photocopy machine operator.[3][4]

Music career

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 Be My Lady, Sana Kahit Minsan, Mula Sa Puso, and 'Till My Heartaches End becomes timeless hits in the Philippines.[6]

Saturno also owns his own music label, Vehnee Saturno Music Corp. He often composes music and manage artists through this label.

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Result
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
  1. "To be as iconic as Vehnee Saturno, keep writing for Filipinos first". GMA News Online. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. "Featuring | VEHNEE SATURNO | With Me On TCPS This Saturday". chiquipineda.com. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  3. "Xerox operator-turned Platinum Hitmaker, Vehnee Saturno sa TWAC". GMA News Online. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  4. "38 years of Vehnee Saturno". philstar.com. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  5. "Composer Vehnee Saturno shares rags-to-riches story". article.wn.com. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  6. "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
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