Ernesto Dela Peña (October 26, 1932–March 12, 2024[1]) was a Filipino composer and lyricist.
Ernesto Dela Peña | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1932 Paco, Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 12, 2024 (aged 91) |
| Occupations | |
| Labels | Hidcor Recording Co. Vicor Records Star Music |
| Formerly of | Ermar Duet |
Early life
editDela Peña was born on October 26, 1932,[1] in Paco, Manila.[2]
Career
editDela 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.[2] In 2018 he would become associated with Star Music, a recording company owned by the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation.[3]
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.[2]
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.[1]
Dela Peña was a co-composer of the 1986 Virna Lisa song "Magkaisa".[4]
As a singer, he was part of Ermar Duet with Mar Lopez. They released the album "Pinagbigyan" in the early 1970s.[1]
Death
editDela Peña died on March 12, 2024, due to a lingering illness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Gil, Baby (March 16, 2024). "Extolling the underrated Ernie de la Peña". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (November 4, 2018). "Rico J: More than a voice, he had a heart that made hits, says lyricist pal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Renowned Filipino composer Ernie Dela Pena wants Sarah Geronimo to give new flavor to his classic hits". PUSH. ABS-CBN. August 25, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (February 21, 2016). "'Magkaisa:' It's the song, not the singer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 28, 2024.