George Masangkay Canseco (April 23, 1934 – November 19, 2004) was a Filipino composer and former politician. He composed numerous popular Filipino songs.
Canseco studied and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree at University of the East in the Philippines. After graduation, he worked for The Philippines Herald and The Associated Press as a journalist.[1] He also freelanced as a scriptwriter for hire in Manila. Canseco was commissioned by former Philippines First lady, Imelda Marcos, to compose the national tribute hymn, "Ako ay Pilipino".[2]
Later career
Canseco wrote the classic "Kapantay ay Langit", a theme from the award-winning Motion Picture sung by Amapola.[3] It was later popularized by Pilita Corrales, which eventually became her signature song.[4] It also had an English version titled "You're All I Love" that was sung by American singer Vic Dana that included some Tagalog lines. The song won the Manila Film Festival Best Song Of The Year Award in 1972. Canseco followed it with an English song entitled "Songs" exclusively for "Songs and Amapola" under the Vicor Music Corporation Pioneer Label. Canseco's best-known composition, however, was "Child", the English-language version of Freddie Aguilar's signature song "Anák". He wrote for Sharon Cuneta and Basil Valdez, and his songs were also recorded by Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pilita Corrales, Martin Nievera, and Kuh Ledesma.[1]Rey Valera was a lyricist of two of Canseco's songs.[citation needed]
Canseco credited film producer and Vicor Music Corporation owner Vic del Rosario for his biggest break in the music industry. Canseco was elected President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. in 1973, and also elected a councilor for the First District of Quezon City from 1988–1992 and 1998–2001.[1]
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources George Canseco news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Masangkay and the surname or paternal family name is Canseco George Masangkay Canseco April 23 1934 November 19 2004 was a Filipino composer and former politician He composed numerous popular Filipino songs George CansecoBirth nameGeorge Masangkay CansecoBorn 1934 04 23 April 23 1934Naic Cavite Philippine IslandsDiedNovember 19 2004 2004 11 19 aged 70 National Kidney Institute Quezon City PhilippinesGenresTagalog and English Pop SongsOccupation s ComposerYears active1972 2004LabelsVicor Music Corporation Recording LabelsMember of the Quezon City Council from the 1st DistrictIn office June 30 1998 June 30 2001In office February 2 1988 June 30 1992 Contents 1 Early years 2 Later career 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksEarly years EditCanseco studied and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree at University of the East in the Philippines After graduation he worked for The Philippines Herald and The Associated Press as a journalist 1 He also freelanced as a scriptwriter for hire in Manila Canseco was commissioned by former Philippines First lady Imelda Marcos to compose the national tribute hymn Ako ay Pilipino 2 Later career EditCanseco wrote the classic Kapantay ay Langit a theme from the award winning Motion Picture sung by Amapola 3 It was later popularized by Pilita Corrales which eventually became her signature song 4 It also had an English version titled You re All I Love that was sung by American singer Vic Dana that included some Tagalog lines The song won the Manila Film Festival Best Song Of The Year Award in 1972 Canseco followed it with an English song entitled Songs exclusively for Songs and Amapola under the Vicor Music Corporation Pioneer Label Canseco s best known composition however was Child the English language version of Freddie Aguilar s signature song Anak He wrote for Sharon Cuneta and Basil Valdez and his songs were also recorded by Regine Velasquez Zsa Zsa Padilla Pilita Corrales Martin Nievera and Kuh Ledesma 1 Rey Valera was a lyricist of two of Canseco s songs citation needed Canseco credited film producer and Vicor Music Corporation owner Vic del Rosario for his biggest break in the music industry Canseco was elected President of the Filipino Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Inc in 1973 and also elected a councilor for the First District of Quezon City from 1988 1992 and 1998 2001 1 Death EditOn November 20 2004 Canseco died due to cancer at the age of 70 in the National Kidney Institute Quezon City Philippines 1 Filmography EditComposerMuling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag Ibig 1998 Paano ang Ngayon Kung Wala ang Kahapon 1995 Ikaw 1993 Ngayon at Kailanman 1992 Imortal 1989 Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili 1989 Babangon Ako t Dudurugin Kita 1989 Langit at Lupa impyerno im im impyerno 1988 Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas 1988 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag Ibig 1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin 1987 Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit 1986 Magdusa Ka 1986 Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite 1986 Kailan Tama ang Mali 1986 Bomba Arienda 1985 Paradise Inn 1985 Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita 1985 Tinik sa Dibdib 1985 Muling Buksan ang Puso 1985 Isla 1985 Muntinlupa 1984 Sa Hirap at Ginhawa 1984 Minanong Magat 1984 Sampung Ahas ni Eva 1984 Somewhere 1984 Piesta 1984 Daddy s Little Darlings 1984 Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan 1984 Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin 1984 Pieta Ikalawang Aklat 1984 Laruan 1983 Dugong Buhay 1983 Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan 1983 Saan Darating ang Umaga 1983 Sa Bawat Tunog ng Kampana 1983 To Love Again 1983 Pieta 1983 Paano Ba ang Mangarap 1983 Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon 1983 Palabra de Honor 1983 Friends in Love 1983 Mga Alagad ng Kuwadradong Mesa 1983 Moral 1982 Bambang 1982 Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan 1982 Lalake Ako 1982 Cross My Heart 1982 Sinasamba Kita 1982 Alyas Palos Ii 1982 Forgive and Forget 1982 Mga Uod at Rosas 1982 Magkano ang Kalayaan Mo 1982 My Only Love 1982 P S I Love You 1981 Bawal 1981 Dear Heart 1981 Legs Katawan Babae 1981 Hari ng Stunt 1981 Flor de Liza 1981 Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang 1981 High School Scandal 1981 Brutal 1980 Kung Ako y Iiwan Mo 1980 Langis at Tubig 1980 Broken Home 1980 Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw 1980 Kastilyong Buhangin 1980 Bubot na Bayabas 1980 Pagbabalik ng mga Tigre 1980 Miss X 1980 Nakaw na Pag Ibig 1980 Kadete 1979 Star 1979 Aliw 1979 Pag Ibig Bakit Ka Ganyan 1979 Hiwaga 1979 Huwag 1979 Biyak na Manyika 1979 Menor de Edad 1979 Coed 1979 Huwag Bayaw 1979 Atsay 1978 Katawang Alabok 1978 Kid Kaliwete 1978 Dyesebel 1978 Lalaki Ikaw ang Dahilan 1978 Kukulog Kikidlat sa Tanghaling Tapat 1978 Miss Dulce Amor Ina 1978 Pagputi ng Uwak Pag Itim ng Tagak 1978 Isang Gabi sa Iyo Isang Gabi sa Akin 1978 Topo Topo Barega 1978 Sa Lungga ng mga Daga 1978 Mananayaw 1978 Doble Kara 1978 Hubad sa Mundo 1978 Bakit Kailangan Kita 1978 Burlesk Queen 1977 Dalagang Ina 1977 Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman 1977 Ang Diwata 1977 Pang Umaga Pang Tanghali Pang Gabi 1977 Hagdan Hagdan ang Daan sa Langit 1976 Makamandag si Adora 1976 Malvarosa 1976 Hinog sa Pilit 1976 Mga Rosas sa Putikan 1976 May Langit ang Bawat Nilikha 1976 Wanted Ded or Alayb 1976 Mrs Eva Fonda 16 1976 Hugasan Mo ang Aking Kasalaman 1976 Saan Ka Pupunta Miss Lutgarda Nicolas 1975 Batu Bato sa Langit Ang Tamaa y Huwag Magagalit 1975 Nino Valiente 1975 Hello Goodnight Goodbye 1975 Ang Inyong Linkod Matutina 1975 Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica 1974 Magsikap Kayod sa Araw Kayod sa Gabi 1974 Babalik Ka Rin 1973 Kapantay Ay Langit 1971 Awards EditYear Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results1969 Awit Awards Composer of the Year WonLyricist of the Year Won1970 Awit Awards Song of the Year True Love Came Too Late Won 5 Best Composer Won 5 Best Lyricist WonReferences Edit a b c d Corpuz Lynda C 2004 11 20 Curtains for master composer George Canseco Prolific music man dies at 70 The Manila Times Retrieved 2021 11 09 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Love for country music Manila Standard Retrieved 2021 11 09 Former Philippine Jukebox Queen AMAPOLA To Rerelease Her Works PRWeb Retrieved 2021 11 09 Salterio Leah C 2021 01 16 Behind the Music Kapantay ay Langit by Pilita Corrales ABS CBN News Retrieved 2021 11 09 a b Salazar Oskar 29 August 1970 400 at Awit Award Pulls Films Radio Billboard p 47 George Canseco Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang aawit Archived from the original on 19 September 2008 Retrieved 26 June 2019 External links EditGeorge Canseco at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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