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Louie Ocampo

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Louie Ocampo
Birth nameJose Luis Ocampo
Born (1960-06-21) June 21, 1960 (age 64)
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresOPM, pop, R&B, classical, gospel, adult-contemporary
OccupationComposer • songwriter • lyricist • arranger
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards, synthesizers, vocals
Years active1977–present

Jose Luis Ocampo, professionally known as Louie Ocampo (born June 21, 1960)[1] is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera.[2] Regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). His numerous hits, mostly collaborations, include Tell Me, Kahit Isang Saglit, Ewan, and You Are My Song.[3]

Life and career

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In 1981, Ocampo studied music and film scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.[4]

Work

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Ocampo also created the theme song and music for various media, including:

He was one of the resident jurors of Pinoy Dream Academy Season II.

He is the original judge of Tawag ng Tanghalan then he came back to It's Showtime as a judge of Quarter 3 in Tawag ng Tanghalan.

Filmography

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Film

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As composer
  • Like Father, Like Son (1985)
  • Forever (1994)
  • Wanted: Perfect Mother (1996)
  • Lagarista (2000)
  • Home Along da Riber (2002)

Television

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Concerts

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Date Title Venue Country Ref(s)
February 4-5, 2023 Composer Ka Lang: 45th Anniversary Concert The Theatre, Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque Philippines [4]
February 14-15, 2023 Composer Ka Lang: The Valentine Concert

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1979 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Ewan Second Prize
(with Winnie Arietta)
2000 Awit Awards Best Musical Arrangement Patricia's Lullabye Won[5]
Best Traditional Song Dalagang Filipina Won[5]
Best Instrumental Performance Patricia's Lullabye Won[5]
2001 Metropop Song Festival Pag-uwi Grand Prize
(with Joey Ayala)

References

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  1. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer (May 15, 2015). "Lifetime Achievement Awardees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2019 – via PressReader.
  2. ^ Nardo, Jun. "Nanay ng batang aktres, pailalim rumaket". People's Journal. Archived from the original on October 16, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Louie Ocampo Visits White House Kitchen". The Huffington Post. June 21, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Concepcion, Pocholo (January 29, 2023). "Louie Ocampo hopes to touch hearts at anniversary concert". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "13th Awit Awards Results". Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2006.
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