Levi Celerio (April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002) was a Filipino composer and lyricist. Celerio was a prolific songwriter, with over 4,000 songs to his credit. He is perhaps best known for being a leaf-player, a feat for which he was put into the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1997, he was named National Artist of the Philippines for Music.
Awit Award for Best Traditional Recording, Awit Award for Best Christmas Recording
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He was awarded the title of national artist for music and literature in 1997 by Philippines President Fidel Ramos, who cited the prolific lyricist and composer for writing music "that was a perfect embodiment of the heartfelt sentiments and valued traditions of the Filipino."
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Wrote lyrics for more than 4,000 Filipino folk, Christmas and love songs, including many that became movie titles.
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Made the Guinness Book of Records for playing music using leaves.
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Wrote lyrics for more than 4,000 Filipino folk and love songs.
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Composer and lyricist.
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lab na lab kita
1962
lyrics
Minerva
1960
music & lyric
Bigay hilig
1960
lyrics
Biyaya ng lupa
1959
lyrics
Anak ni Waray
1958
lyrics
Ang Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
1958
lyrics
El robo
1957
lyrics
Sonny Boy
1955
lyrics
Niña bonita
1955
lyrics
No Money No Honey
1955
lyrics
Talusaling
1955
lyrics
Galawgaw
1954
lyricist
He Promised to Return
1950
lyricist
Ang Panday: Ikatlong yugto
1982
lyricist: theme song
San Basilio
1981
lyricist: theme song
Lord, Give Me a Lover
1976
lyricist
King Khayam and I
1974
lyrics
Ang mahiwagang daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
1973
lyrics
Karnabal
1973
lyrics
Salaginto't salagubang
1972
lyrics
Nora, mahal kita
1972
lyrics
Family Planning
1971
lyrics
Si Inday sa balitaw
1970
lyrics
Sa kuko ng lawin
1964
lyrics
Sabina
1963
lyrics
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Minsan pa: Kahit konting pagtingin Part 2
1995
The judge
Mahirap maging pogi
1992
The Levi' s
Hanggang sa kabila ng daigdig: The Tony Maiquez story
1973
Basang Sisiw
1970
Because You Are Mine
1970
Miss wa waw
1967
Itinakwil man kita
1966
Do-Re-Mi, I Love You
1965
Mr. Burot (Super Agent)
1965
Miting de Avance
1963
Ang babaeng Isputnik
1963
Operasyong Bayong
1962
Markang rehas
1962
My Serenade
1961
Bigay hilig
1960
Pitong gatang
1959
Casa grande
1958
First Story
Hiwaga ng pag-ibig
1958
Malvarosa
1958
Talusaling
1955
Batangueña
1953
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mr. Humble Boy (Ang Dating Kampeon)
1966
Franco Madero
1966
Pitong James Bonds
1966
Diablo Zapanta
1966
Hindi nahahati ang langit
1966
Mga bagong salta (sa Maynila)
1966
Pamilya garapal
1966
Combat P.I.
1965
Tatlong Big Shot
1965
Kikong Milyonaryo
1965
Sa baril magtuos
1965
Kikong Basura
1965
Sosayting Dukha
1963
Bigay hilig
1960
Sisang tabak
1958
Laki sa layaw
1957
Huling konsiyerto
1951
as Levy Celerio
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Maalaala mo kaya
2011
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Engkwentro
2009
writer: "Bagong Pagsilang Hymn of the New Society
Ilusyon
2005
writer: "Sumpa"
Saan ka man naroroon
1993
lyrics: "Saan Ka Man Naroroon" Theme Song, "Ikakasal Ka Raw", "Parang Mulawin"
Ang totoong buhay ni Pacita M.
1991
lyrics: "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan"
Kahit konting pagtingin
1990
lyrics: "Kahit Konting Pagtingin"
Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday
1984
music: "Waray-Wary"
Tengteng de sarapen
1983
lyrics: "Maghihintay pa rin", "Tayo'y magpasyal sa Manila Zoo", "Nais kong pamasko"
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