Vehnee Saturno


Venancio Saturno, is a Filipino 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.

Early life

Vehnee was born in Cabuyao, Laguna on April 1, 1954, to a carpenter and a housewife who struggled together with his nine siblings with poverty 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 Airforce after high school and eventually went to odd jobs including as a photocopy machine operator.

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.
His songs ''Be My Lady, Sana Kahit Minsan, Mula Sa Puso, and 'Till My Heartaches End becomes timeless hits in the Philippines.
Saturno also owns his own music label, Vehnee Saturno Music Corp. He often composes music and manage artists through this label.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResult
1982Metro Manila Popular Music FestivalBest composition
1983Metro Manila Popular Music FestivalBest composition
1983Metro Manila Popular Music FestivalBest composition
1995FAMAS AwardBest Musical Score
1995FAP AwardsBest Musical Score
1995FAP AwardsBest Original Song
1996Star Awards for MoviesMusical Scorer of the Year
1996Gawad Urian AwardBest Music
1996FAP AwardsBest Original Song
1996FAMAS AwardBest Movie Theme Song
1996FAMAS AwardBest Musical Score
2000FAP AwardsBest Original Theme Song
2001FAP AwardsBest Original Song
2001FAMAS AwardBest Theme Song