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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 December 21, 1974) is a talented singer and songwriter. She is from both Panama and the United States. Erika is known as one of the most important and successful songwriters in Latin music today. She helped write the huge worldwide hit song "Despacito" with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.
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Early Life and Background
Erika Ender was born in Panama City, Panama. Her father is Panamanian-American, and her mother is Brazilian. Because of her family background, Erika grew up in a home with many cultures and three languages. She can write, sing, and compose songs in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Erika currently lives in Miami, Florida.
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, tropical, and regional Mexican. Many famous stars have sung songs written by Erika. These stars include Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Gloria Trevi, Luis Fonsi, and Prince Royce.
Songwriting Success
Erika's successful career as a songwriter includes albums like Abreme La Puerta and En Concierto. Many of her songs have reached the top of the Billboard charts. Some of these hit singles are "Cheque Al Portador" (2004), "Abreme La Puerta" (2004), and "Luna Nueva" (2006). These hits have allowed her to perform in many different countries.
A big moment for Erika as a songwriter happened in 2004. Her song "Cheque Al Portador" helped her qualify for the International Song Festival of Viña del Mar. She represented her home country, Panama, at this festival for the first time since it began 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 viewed billions of times. The song became number one on almost every Latin Billboard chart.
Awards and Recognition
Erika Ender has received many awards for her amazing work in music. These awards celebrate her skills as a songwriter and singer.
- Latin Billboard Awards
- SESAC-Song Of The Year (2010)
- ASCAP Awards
- Latin Grammy Awards
- Monitor Latino Awards
- La Musa Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards – 2017
- Premio Faro Cultural 2017 – Comunicad (Washington, DC)
- Best Mexican Regional Song 2016 – Latin Grammy
- Leading Ladies of Entertainment 2017 – Latin Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Song of the Year 2017 – Latin Grammy
- Global Icon Award 2018 – SEASAC Latina Music Awards
- Top Latin Song 2018 – Billboard Music
- Horizon Award 2018 – The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
- Humanitarian Award 2018 – TJ Martell Foundation (Los Angeles, California)
- Top Hot 100 Canciones 2018 – Billboard Music
- Top Latin Song 2018 – Billboard Music
- Streaming Song of the Year 2018 – Latin Billboard
- Canción Pop Latina del Año 2018 – Billboard Latino
- Airplay Song of the Year 2018 – Billboard Latino
- Digital Song of the Year 2018 – Billboard Latino
- Top Selling Song 2018 – Billboard Latino
- Song of the Year 2018 – SESAC Latina Music Awards
- She Rocks Awards 2019 – Dreaming out Loud She Rocks Women in Music
- Philanthropy Award 2019 – Cala Foundation
Other Projects
Erika Ender has also worked on other exciting projects beyond music.
Film and Television
- Cinema: She was involved in the movie Grandpa (2011). This film was directed by Joseph Medina and produced by Edgardo Franco, also known as 'The General'. The story is about a close relationship between a grandfather and his grandson.
- International Commercials: Erika has appeared in commercials for companies like Miami Herald, Florida Lottery, MCI, and AmericaTel.
- Musical Theatre: She was the narrator in José El Soñador, a musical directed by Bruce Quinn.
Judge and Presenter
Erika has also been a judge on TV talent shows and a presenter for various programs.
- Idol Kids Puerto Rico (2012): She was a judge alongside Servando and Florentino, Edgardo Díaz, and Carlos Ponce.
- IDOL PUERTO RICO (2011): She was a judge with Ricardo Montaner, Jerry Rivera, and Carlos "Topy" Mamery.
- Batalla de las Américas (2009): She was a judge with María Conchita Alonso and Julio Iglesias Jr.
- Dímelo Bailando (2004)
- Vive La Música on TVN Channel 2 – Panama.
She also co-produced programs like La Cuerda and Vital. As a presenter, she hosted shows such as Life @ Online (Discovery Channel USA and Latin America, 1998–1999) and El Mix del Fin de Semana (Telemetro Panamá, 1995–1996).
See also
In Spanish: Erika Ender para niños
