Gary Valenciano

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Who is Gary V.?

Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964 in Manila, Philippines), better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer. He is best known for many songs, especially those that became theme songs for movies. He is also dubbed as "Mr. Pure Energy" for his energetic dance moves. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador. He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.
Born in the suburb of Santa Mesa in Manila on August 6, 1964, he is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz’s seven children. Santiago Ortiz is a Puerto Rican woman of Italian descent who became a popular opera singer in Manila during the 1960s, and her love for music passed down to her son, Gary. He took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Greenhills. It was during his high school days, while on a brief stint with the musical group Kundirana, that he devoted himself to music.
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GREENBLOODED

He took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Greenhills. It was during his high school days, while on a brief stint with the musical group Kundirana, that he devoted himself to music.

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Achievements, Awards & Recognitions

1999 - Awit Award for Best Pop Recording

1989 - Awit Award for Best Vocal Arrangement

2015 - Awit Award for Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play

2015 - Awit Award for Best Inspirational/Religious Recording

1994 - Awit Award for Song of the Year

1989 - Awit Award for Song of the Year

2013 - Awit Award for Best Ballad Recording

2010 - Awit Award for Best Ballad Recording

2009 - Awit Award for Best Ballad Recording

2001 - Awit Award for Best Christmas Recording

1996 - Awit Award for Best Christmas Recording

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GARY V. PLAYLIST

Take Me Out of the Dark

Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos

Wag Ka Nang Umiyak

Lead Me Lord

Gary Valenciano is a highly acclaimed Filipino singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and inspiring lyrics. His music has been an important part of the Philippine music scene for several decades and has inspired many listeners with its uplifting and positive messages. Some of his popular songs include "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak," "Sana Maulit Muli," and "Take Me Out Of The Dark." Overall, Gary Valenciano's music has a timeless quality that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.