Laurence Roger Verano Mendoza (born December 11, 1960), [1] professionally known as Renz Verano, is a Filipino singer best known for his hoarse style of balladeering. [2] His professional career began when he released under OctoArts EMI his eponymous debut album, and has since given regular live performances in various events and concerts, either as a guest performer or with the musical group the OPM Hitmen. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Renz Verano graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics in 1982. [2]
Verano released his eponymous debut album under OctoArts EMI (now PolyEast Records) in 1996, and won the Awit Award for Best New Male Artist for his song "Mahal Kita" from the album. [8]
In 2024, he became one of the judges in noontime variety show TiktoClock 's revival of 1980's amateur singing competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon . [9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2017 | My Love from the Star | Marlon "Minggo" Chavez | Guest role | GMA Network |
2024–present | TiktoClock | Himself | Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge |
Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
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1996 | 9th Awit Awards | Best New Male Artist | "Mahal Kita" [8] | Won |
1998 | 11th Awit Awards | Best Country Rock Ballad Recording Artist | Won | |
Guest performers include Ogie Alcasid[...], Renz Verano and a host of others.
Among those who confirmed their participation in the Kontra-bandido Anti-Piracy Konsyerto are Side A [...], Renz Verano, Albert Jimenez, and Joyce Jimenez .
A benefit concert titled Bus Stop: Celebrating the JOY of Living will be held tonight at the Bahay ng Alumni at the UP Diliman, Quezon City...
Pagbabago@pilipinas Foundation Inc.[...] will officially launch pagbabago, the album, at the Filipinas Heritage Library in Makati City at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10.