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A great accomplishment as a composer was when in 2004 her theme "Bearer Check", allowed her to qualify at the renowned International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, where she represented her native Panama for the first time (in 45 years), since the event began in February 1960.
A great accomplishment as a composer was when in 2004 her theme "Bearer Check", allowed her to qualify at the renowned International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, where she represented her native Panama for the first time (in 45 years), since the event began in February 1960.


In January 2017, "[[Despacito]]" featuring [[Daddy Yankee]] and [[Luis Fonsi]] and composed by Erika Ender was promoted and released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7890060/luis-fonsi-daddy-yankee-despacito-3-billion-views|title=Despacito released|last=|first=|date=|website=Billboard|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref><ref>Fernandez, Ivan. [http://www.laweekly.com/music/erika-ender-co-wrote-despacito-now-shes-entering-the-latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-8758804 Erika Ender Had Been Writing Latin Hits for Decades. Then She Co-Wrote "Despacito"]. LA Weekly. October 17, 2017.</ref> The music video reached 6 billion views, with the song becoming number 1 in nearly every latin billboard chart.
In January 2017, "[[Despacito]]" featuring [[Daddy Yankee]] and [[Luis Fonsi]] and composed by Erika Ender was promoted and released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7890060/luis-fonsi-daddy-yankee-despacito-3-billion-views|title=Despacito released|website=Billboard|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref><ref>Fernandez, Ivan. [http://www.laweekly.com/music/erika-ender-co-wrote-despacito-now-shes-entering-the-latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-8758804 Erika Ender Had Been Writing Latin Hits for Decades. Then She Co-Wrote "Despacito"]. LA Weekly. October 17, 2017.</ref> The music video reached 6 billion views, with the song becoming number 1 in nearly every latin billboard chart.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* [[Latin Billboard]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Awards|last=|first=|date=|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[Latin Billboard]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Awards|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[SESAC]]-Song Of The Year(2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[SESAC]]-Song Of The Year(2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[ASCAP]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[ASCAP]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/panama/erika-ender-breaks-records-and-joins-latin-songwriters-hall-fame-4174|title=Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame|website=www.panamatoday.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[Latin Grammy Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/life-style/erika-ender-made-history-first-panamanian-woman-win-latin-grammy-award-1688|title=Latin Grammy|last=|first=|date=|website=|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* [[Latin Grammy Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panamatoday.com/life-style/erika-ender-made-history-first-panamanian-woman-win-latin-grammy-award-1688|title=Latin Grammy|language=en|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>
* Monitor Latino
* Monitor Latino
* La Musa Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards
* La Musa Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards

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Erika Ender
Ender in 2014
Ender in 2014
Background information
Birth nameErika María Ender Simoes
Born (1974-12-21) December 21, 1974 (age 50)
OriginPanama City, Panama
Genres
Occupations
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • singer
  • record producer
  • fashion design
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Websitewww.erikaender.com

Erika María Ender Simoes, (born December 21, 1974), is a Panamanian singer, songwriter and actress. Ender, in addition to having a respectable singing career, is considered one of the most important and prolific composers in the Latin music market today. Along with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, she is the co-author of the worldwide hit "Despacito".

Early life

Erika was born in Panama City, the daughter of Panamanian-American father and Brazilian mother. Due to her roots, the young Erika grew up in a multicultural and trilingual home, so she writes, sings and composes songs in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Erika currently resides in Miami, Florida.

Career

As a singer, she has released 5 compact discs, 3 of them international, in a variety of genres such as Pop, Rock, Tropical and Regional Mexican. Her musical versatility has made it possible for stars such as Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Gloria Trevi, Ednita Nazario, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ana Bárbara, Víctor Manuelle, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Milly Quezada, Elvis Crespo, Giselle, Melina León, Ha*Ash, Luis Enrique, Luis Fonsi, Malú, Jaci Velásquez o Azúcar Moreno, interpret their songs.

Her successful career as a songwriter includes the albums: Open the door, Cost what I cost and In concert. Topping the billboards with singles like "Check the bearer", "Open the door" (both of 2004), "New Moon" (2006), "Masochist" (2009), Who listens to me? "Who leaves does not enter" (2006), "Cade?" And "Sigo caminando," premiered at the Idol Puerto Rico 2012 Gala Final, among others, have led her to perform in multiple countries where she has shared her music, talent and charisma.

A great accomplishment as a composer was when in 2004 her theme "Bearer Check", allowed her to qualify at the renowned International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, where she represented her native Panama for the first time (in 45 years), since the event began in February 1960.

In January 2017, "Despacito" featuring Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi and composed by Erika Ender was promoted and released.[1][2] The music video reached 6 billion views, with the song becoming number 1 in nearly every latin billboard chart.

Awards

Nominations

Many of the radio singles, written by Erika, have been nominated for the Grammy Awards and the Latin Grammy Awards.

Filmography

Actress

Her versatility has led her to perform various performances in film and television.

Cinema: Grandpa (2011), directed by Joseph Medina and produced by Edgardo Franco, better known as 'The General'. It is the story of a grandfather and his grandson, who carry a close relationship of respect and affection. Unfortunately everything changes when the grandfather suffers an automobile accident and has to be admitted to a nursing home.

International trade: Miami Herald, Florida Lottery, MCI (along with María Celeste Arrarás) and AmericaTel along with Don Francisco.

Musical Theatre: The Narrator of José El Soñador, directed by the famous Bruce Quinn.

Judge or celebrity

  • Idol Kids Puerto Rico (2012) (next to Servando and Florentino, Edgardo Díaz and Carlos Ponce); Produced by FreeMantle Media for Wapa TV Puerto Rico.
  • IDOL PUERTO RICO (2011) (along with Ricardo Montaner, Jerry Rivera and Carlos "Topy" Mamery); Produced by FreeMantle Media for Wapa TV Puerto Rico.
  • Batalla de las Américas (2009) with María Conchita Alonso and Julio Iglesias Jr. (MEGA TV – USA, CHAIN 3 – Mexico and Venevisión International for Latin America).
  • Dímelo Bailando (2004) (Mega TV – USA).
  • Vive La Música on TVN Channel 2 – Panama.

Co-producer of programs

  • La Cuerda
  • Vital (Fox World, Channel 8, Miami, USA).

Presenter

  • Life @ Online (Life Online): Discovery Channel USA and Latin America (1998–1999).
  • El Mix del Fin de Semana: Telemetro Panamá (1995–1996).
  • Salsarengue: Telemetro Panama (1995).
  • Son de Sabor (segment Son del Patio): RPC TV Channel 4, Panama (1994).
  • Eventos Especiales: TVN Channel 2, (1993–1994).

References

  1. ^ "Despacito released". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  2. ^ Fernandez, Ivan. Erika Ender Had Been Writing Latin Hits for Decades. Then She Co-Wrote "Despacito". LA Weekly. October 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Awards". www.panamatoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  4. ^ "Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame". www.panamatoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  5. ^ "Erika Ender breaks records and joins the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame". www.panamatoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  6. ^ "Latin Grammy". Retrieved 2017-09-22.
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