George canseco family background
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1934-2004
Born George Masangkay Canseco on April 23, 1934, he studied at the and Jose Abad Santos high school. He then finished journalism at the University of the East and even worked as one for the Philippines Herald and Associated Press where he was an editor. While working, he still played his own music until film producer and Vicor Music owner Vic del Rosario discovered him along with cousin Orly Ilacad. The composer went on to work as vice president of Vicor Music in the 60s and 70s. Aside from being a journalist, he also worked as a part time scriptwriter for the Manila Broadcasting Co and news director at Eagle Broadcasting. Canseco began devoting himself into writing music when Martial Law broke out in 1972, seeing that press freedom was being contained in that time.
proved to be the event that would turn his life around as Canseco wrote for the Megastar Sharon Cuneta the song "High School Life" and "Langis At Tubig" in the 1980s. The producer's faith in Canseco's craft had never worn out as Canseco was even able to fill in lyrics for other composers like Willy Cruz,
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George Canseco
Filipino composer (1934-2004)
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Masangkay and the surname or paternal family name is Canseco.
George Canseco | |
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| Birth name | George Masangkay Canseco |
| Born | (1934-04-23)April 23, 1934 Naic, Cavite, Philippine Islands |
| Died | November 19, 2004(2004-11-19) (aged 70) National Kidney Institute, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Tagalog and English Pop Songs |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1972–2004 |
| Labels | Vicor Music Corporation Recording Labels |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1992 | |
Musical artist
George Masangkay Canseco (April 23, 1934 – November 19, 2004) was a Filipino composer and former politician. He composed numerous popular Filipino songs.
Early years
Canseco studied and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree at University of the East in the Philippines. After graduation, he worked for The Philippines Herald and The Associated Press as a journalist.
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George Canseco
George Canseco
George Masangkay Canseco (April 23, 1934-
November 19, 2004)
Background
George Masangkay Canseco was born in Naic, Cavite, on April 23, 1934. He was a
Filipino composer and former politician. He is regarded by music critics as one of
the best sentimental music-makers of his time, having written a number of well-
known Filipino songs. Canseco graduated from the University of the East in the
Philippines with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts after attending Naic Elementary
School and Jose Abad Santos High School. After graduation, he worked as a
journalist for The Philippines Herald and The Associated Press. He also worked as a
freelance scriptwriter in Manila. Canseco, unlike most master musicians, did not
attend formal music schools. Instead, he taught himself to play the piano and was
able to interpret, write, and compose notes at a young age. His music has become
part of the ground on which Original Pilipino Music stands. Most of his songs were
covered by Basil Valdez, the country's best balladeer, whose solo career took off
after he recorded &qu