Renz Verano

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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]

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Early life and career

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]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Contributions to multi-artist compilations

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2024–present TiktoClock Himself Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge GMA Network
2017 My Love from the Star Marlon "Minggo" ChavezGuest role

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
19969th Awit AwardsBest New Male Artist"Mahal Kita" [8] Won
199811th Awit AwardsBest Country Rock Ballad Recording ArtistWon

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References

  1. ↑ TVJ (June 4, 2015). "Renz Verano joins Peta's 'Rak of Aegis'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Gil, Baby A. (October 13, 2003). "Renz Verano stages a comeback". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  3. ↑ Requintina, Robert (May 15, 2023). "Why OPM Hitmen Richard Reynoso, Chad Borja, Rannie Raymundo, and Renz Verano open joint account together". Manila Bulletin . Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Glitz, glamour mark 25th PBA's 25th anniversary". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. April 7, 2000. p. 12. Retrieved April 14, 2024. Guest performers include Ogie Alcasid[...], Renz Verano and a host of others.
  5. ↑ "Anti-piracy concert at Araneta Center". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. July 4, 2002. p. 20. Retrieved April 14, 2024. Among those who confirmed their participation in the Kontra-bandido Anti-Piracy Konsyerto are Side A [...], Renz Verano, Albert Jimenez, and Joyce Jimenez .
  6. ↑ "Concert celebrates the joy of living". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. February 23, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2024. 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...
  7. ↑ "Umagang kantahan with Renz Verano" [Singing in the morning with Renz Verano]. ABS-CBN Entertainment (in Filipino). ABS-CBN Corporation. January 7, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Major awards for OctoArts artists". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. June 25, 1996. p. 26B.
  9. ↑ "Cebuana diva Jessica Villarubin named as "Tanghalan ng Kampeon" judge". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  10. ↑ "Rock ballad prince is back". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. March 31, 2001. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "What's On at Robinsons". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. December 12, 2003. p. F1. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Renz Verano: From singer to composer". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. April 1, 2008. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gil, Baby A. (February 22, 2006). "Randy revives 20 years of hits". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "The Ultimate Hits Collection". Amazon.com . Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ Jimenez-David, Rina (April 29, 2001). "Why they're there". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A7. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  16. ↑ Jimenez-David, Rina (December 24, 2002). "Songs for change". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A7. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Singers clamor for change". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 3, 2003. p. 21. Retrieved April 14, 2024. 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.
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