Vincent de Jesus


Vincent Abenojar De Jesus is a Filipino composer, librettist, musical scorer, and musical director for theater, television, and film. He is also a writer, lyricist, actor, singer, and educator. He attended the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Music, and majored in piano and voice. He was a member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association from 1983 to 2020.

Career

He is a composer, writer, musical director, film music composer, and actor.
He is a two-time recipient of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature.
He wrote the music and libretto of critically acclaimed hit musicals:
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He has written and acted as Pipay in Euro-Asia and GMA Network's TV series Camera Café, which won the 2008 Asian TV Award for Best Comedy. He co-hosted GMA Network's Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay with Paolo Contis. He played the role of the "Assistant Director" in Cinemalaya's Ekstra, starring Vilma Santos and portrayed John Lloyd Cruz's father in Star Cinema's The Trial.
De Jesus was the comedy headwriter for GMA Network's variety show All-Out Sundays, and also served as the arranger and musical director for its comedy segments until 2024.

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