Erika Ender facts for kids
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Erika Ender
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| Birth name | Erika María Ender Simoes |
| Born | 21 December 1974 Panama City, Panama |
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Erika María Ender Simoes (born 21 December 1974) is a talented singer and songwriter from Panama and the United States. She is known for writing many popular songs in the Latin music world. Erika Ender helped write the super hit song "Despacito" with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. This song became famous all over the world!
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Her Early Life
Erika Ender was born in Panama City, Panama. Her dad was from Panama and the U.S., and her mom was from Brazil. Because of her family, Erika grew up speaking three languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She can write, sing, and create songs in all three! Today, Erika lives in Miami, Florida.
Amazing Music Career
As a singer, Erika Ender has released five music albums. Three of these albums were released internationally. Her music includes different styles like pop, rock, and Latin American sounds. Many famous singers have performed songs written by Erika. These include Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Gloria Trevi, Luis Fonsi, and Prince Royce.
Erika is also a very successful songwriter. Some of her popular songs include "Cheque Al Portador," "Abreme La Puerta," and "Sigo Caminando." These songs have topped the music charts and allowed her to perform in many countries.
A big moment for Erika as a songwriter happened in 2004. Her song "Cheque Al Portador" helped her compete in the International Song Festival of Viña del Mar. She was the first person to represent her home country, Panama, at this festival since it started in 1960!
In January 2017, the song "Despacito" was released. Erika co-wrote this song with Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi. The music video for "Despacito" has been watched billions of times! The song also reached number one on almost every Latin Billboard chart.
Awards and Recognitions
Erika Ender has won many awards for her music and songwriting. These awards celebrate her amazing talent and hard work. Some of her awards include:
- Latin Billboard Awards
- SESAC-Song Of The Year (2010)
- ASCAP Awards
- Latin Grammy Awards
- La Musa Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards – 2017
- Best Mexican Regional Song 2016 – Latin Grammy
- Leading Ladies of Entertainment 2017 – Latin Recording Academy
- Song of the Year 2017 – Latin Grammy
- Global Icon Award 2018 – SESAC Latina Music Awards
- Top Latin Song 2018 – Billboard Music
- Humanitarian Award 2018 – TJ Martell Foundation
- She Rocks Awards 2019
Other Projects
Erika Ender has also worked on other exciting projects outside of just singing and songwriting.
Movies and Shows
- Cinema: She was part of a movie called Grandpa (2011). This movie is about a close relationship between a grandfather and his grandson.
- Musical Theatre: Erika was the narrator in a play called José El Soñador.
TV Judge and Presenter
Erika has been a judge on several TV shows where people compete in singing. She helped decide who was the best!
- Idol Kids Puerto Rico (2012)
- IDOL PUERTO RICO (2011)
- Batalla de las Américas (2009)
- Vive La Música in Panama
She has also been a TV presenter for different shows:
- Life @ Online (Discovery Channel USA and Latin America, 1998–1999)
- El Mix del Fin de Semana (Telemetro Panamá, 1995–1996)
See also
In Spanish: Erika Ender para niños
