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Mel Villena

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Years active
  
1980–present

Associated acts
  
Sharon Cuneta

Origin
  
Manila, Philippines

Role
  
Musician

Name
  
Mel Villena


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Occupation(s)
  
Composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger, record producer

Instruments
  
Piano, keyboards, synthesizers, analog synthesizers, baritone sax, clarinet

Awards
  
Awit Award for Best Jazz Recording (Instrumental)

Genres
  
Music of the Philippines, Pop music, Rhythm and blues, Classical music, Gospel music, Adult contemporary music

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True Fame in God's Eyes | Mel Villena Changed Life


Mel Villena is a Filipino musician, composer and musical director who has worked with various artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga, The Company, and Mitch Valdez. He was also the musical director of Associated Broadcasting Company's (ABC) Philippine Idol.

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Aside from Philippine Idol, he appeared in numerous reality talent shows such as ABS-CBN's Star In A Million and guested on children's television series Batibot, in which he arranged the show's theme song. During his high school days, he was a member of the Kundirana choir of the La Salle Greenhills school.

He got his education at the University of the Philippines College of Music and refined his skills along its halls.

Mel Villena and the AMP Band


Mel Villena

  • He is the conductor of the Bandble Bee in The Singing Bee.
  • He was also the musical director of Coca-Cola Ride To Fame on GMA-7 in 2007.

    • References

    Mel Villena Wikipedia
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