Lito Camo
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Lito Camo is a Filipino
singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso". In the roster of artists and musician, Lito found inspiration in Ely Buendia
of the Eraserheads
. Lito Camo was a native of Bongabong
, Oriental Mindoro
.
His family and friends did not believe his initial success as a recording artist. They came to believe it after seeing him on TV. Though, his dream was to become a singer but opportunity paid him much better as a songwriter.
Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as reigning king of the novelty songs. He turned artists into an instant sensation because of his songs. This include Sexbomb Dancers, Bayani Agbayani, Viva Hotbabes, Willie Revillame, Masculados, April Boy, Angelike Jones, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Sandara Park, K & the Boxers, Manny Pacquiao and many more.
A composer cannot just be a composer forever, this what Lito think as he shifted onto himself and released his 3rd album entitled, Ako Naman.
Camo is now a mainstay of a new sitcom, Show Me Da Manny
on GMA Channel 7, together with his fellow friend, boxer Manny Pacquiao
.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso". In the roster of artists and musician, Lito found inspiration in Ely Buendia
Ely Buendía
Eleandre Basiño Buendia, popularly known as Ely Buendia, and also once adopting the stage name, Jesus "Dizzy" Ventura, is a Filipino writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy rock band The Eraserheads...
of the Eraserheads
The Eraserheads
Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a Filipino rock band of the 90s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of OPM...
. Lito Camo was a native of Bongabong
Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Bongabong is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.- Officials of the Municipality:*MAYOR: Hercules A. Umali*VICE-MAYOR: Alfonso A. MontalboCOUNCILORS:*Jeremy I. Enriquez*Robert H. Sosa*Evelyn B. Alea...
, Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the island of Mindoro under MIMAROPA region in Luzon, about 140 km southwest of Manila...
.
Career
His debut album entitled Sino Camo? was released on 1997 with "Kung Ikaw" and "Hey Babe" as the album's singles. His first single catapulted Lito to where he is now today. The album was followed by Ano Camo? but did not sell as well.His family and friends did not believe his initial success as a recording artist. They came to believe it after seeing him on TV. Though, his dream was to become a singer but opportunity paid him much better as a songwriter.
Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as reigning king of the novelty songs. He turned artists into an instant sensation because of his songs. This include Sexbomb Dancers, Bayani Agbayani, Viva Hotbabes, Willie Revillame, Masculados, April Boy, Angelike Jones, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Sandara Park, K & the Boxers, Manny Pacquiao and many more.
A composer cannot just be a composer forever, this what Lito think as he shifted onto himself and released his 3rd album entitled, Ako Naman.
Camo is now a mainstay of a new sitcom, Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...
on GMA Channel 7, together with his fellow friend, boxer Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
.
Personal life
He is close friends with Willie Revillame and Manny Pacquiao. He is in attendance at the Pacquiao fights holding the one of Manny's belts during the singing of the Philippine anthem.Discography
- Kung Ikaw
- Window Shopping
- Miss Na Miss Na Kita
- Pera O Bayong
- Bakit Papa
- Spaghetti Song
- Sana Mama
- Lagot Ka
- Ms. Flawless
- Ye Ye Vonnel
- Igiling-Giling
- Bulaklak
- Anone?
- Sunod Sa Galaw
- Papi Mo Ako
- Iyugyog Mo
- Otso-Otso
- In or Out
- Sasakyan Kita
- Hep Hep Hooray (Happy Birthday)
- Papa Boogie
- Wowowee
- Dododo Dadada
- Giling-Giling
- Iiyak Na Lang
- Boom Tarat Tarat
- Kailan
- Bilog ang Mundo
- Uuwi ka na raw
- Ibigay mo baby
- Daisy Siete
- Amoy ng Papa
- Sundo't Hatid
- Nakaka...
- Para Sa Iyo Ang Laban Na 'To
Albums
- Sino Camo? (Alpha Records, 1997)
- Ano Camo? (Alpha Records, 2002)
- Ako Naman! (Star Records, 2005)
TV shows
- Daisy SieteDaisy SieteDaisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010....
(GMA 7, 2003) - MaynilaMaynila (TV series)Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every...
(GMA 7, 2005–present) - cameo appearance - Yes Yes Show (ABS-CBN 2, 2004 – 2005)
- WowoweeWowoweeWowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
(ABS-CBN 2, 2005 – 2010) - Show Me Da MannyShow Me Da MannyShow Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...
(GMA 7, 2009–present) - Willing Willie (TV5, 2010–2011)
- Wiltime Bigtime (TV5, 2011–present)