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]
Vehnee Saturno | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Venancio A. Saturno |
| Born | (1954-04-01) April 1, 1954 (age 68) Iloilo City, Iloilo Province, Philippines |
| Origin | Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Saturno was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 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]
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]
Saturno also owns his own music label, Vehnee Saturno Music Corp. He often composes music and manage artists through this label.
| 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 |