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, Philippines
Saturno was born in Iloilo City 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]
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 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.
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