Ernesto Dela Peña
Filipino composer and lyricist (1932–2024)
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Ernesto Dela Peña (October 26, 1932 – March 12, 2024[2]) was a Filipino composer and lyricist.
- Composer
- Lyricist
- Singer
Vicor Records
Star Music (music rights)[1]
Ernesto Dela Peña | |
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| Born | October 26, 1932 |
| Died | March 12, 2024 (aged 91) |
| Occupations |
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| Labels | Hidcor Recording Co. Vicor Records Star Music (music rights)[1] |
| Formerly of | Ermar Duet |
Early life
Career
Dela Peña would start his career as a recording artist at Hidcor Recording Co. in 1956. He initially sang kundiman songs before shifting to being a lyricist. He would then work for Vicor Records for 30 years.[3] In 2018 he would become associated with Star Music, a recording company owned by the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation.[4]
He would write at least 300 songs. Among the singers he wrote songs for was Rico J. Puno; this includes the 1978 song "May Bukas Pa" and 1979 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival entry "Lupa" both of which he wrote with Charo Unite.[3]
He made songs for various artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Bibeth Orteza, Sylvia La Torre, and Bobby Gonzales as well as bands like VST & Company.[2]
Dela Peña was a co-composer of the 1986 Virna Lisa song "Magkaisa".[5]
As a singer, he was part of Ermar Duet with Mar Lopez. They released the album "Pinagbigyan" in the early 1970s.[2]
Death
Dela Peña died on March 12, 2024, due to a lingering illness.[2]