Vincent de Jesus

Vincent Abenojar De Jesus is a Filipino composer, librettist, musical director, writer, lyricist, actor, singer, and educator known for his work in theater, film, and television.^[1] De Jesus has written the music and libretti for several Filipino stage musicals, including Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal, Changing Partners, and Care Divas. In addition to his theater work, he has composed musical scores for films including Ang Babae sa Septic Tank and Isang Himala.

He is a two-time recipient of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.^[2][3] His accolades also include three Gawad Urian Awards for Best Musical Score, eight Star Awards for Movies for Best Musical Score, two Luna Awards for Best Musical Score, two MMFF Awards for Best Musical Score and Original Theme Song and a FAMAS Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Vincent Abenojar De Jesus^[4] was born to parents who were artists and educators.^[5] He began exploring the arts early, writing poetry and composing short piano pieces during his childhood. In 1983, he became a member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), remaining affiliated with the organization until 2020.^[6] He studied piano and voice at the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Music.^[7]

De Jesus' theatrical work spans multiple Filipino stage musicals. He co-wrote the libretto of Himala: Isang Musikal with Ricky Lee. It first premiered in 2003^[8] and was restaged until 2019.^[6][9] In 2006, he composed the music for Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal which was an adaptation of the graphic novel by Carlo Vergara.^[10][11] The following year, De Jesus provided the composition, arrangement, and musical direction for Batang Rizal.^[12][13] For his work, he received the Gawad Buhay Award for Outstanding Musical Direction.^[14] Skin Deep followed in 2008,^[15] which earned him Gawad Buhay Award for Outstanding Original Libretto.^[16] His libretto and composition for Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo, at Ang Limang Milyong Boto brought him further acclaim, winning Outstanding Original Libretto and Outstanding Original Composition in the Gawad Buhay Awards in 2009.^[17]

In 2011, De Jesus' Care Divas premiered at the PETA Theater Center. He wrote the libretto and provided musical direction for the musical while also joining its ensemble.^[18][19] In 2015, he was the musical director and composer for Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady.^[20][21]

De Jesus' other notable productions include Changing Partners (2016),^[22] and Tabing Ilog: The Musical (2023).^[23]

In film, De Jesus has worked as a musical scorer, screenwriter, and actor.

In 2013, he appeared as the "Assistant Director" in the Cinemalayan film, Esktra. He also portrayed the father of John Lloyd Cruz's Ronald in the Star Cinema film, The Trial.

He wrote for and portrayed the character Pipay in Camera Café, a sitcom produced by Euro-Asia Media Group Ltd. and aired on GMA Network. The series won Best Comedy Program at the 13th Asian Television Awards.^[24] He later co-hosted Wipeout: Matira ang Matibay on GMA Network alongside Paolo Contis.^[25]

De Jesus served as the comedy head writer of GMA Network’s variety show All-Out Sundays and also worked as the arranger and musical director for its comedy segments until 2024.^[26]

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