About
Filipino composer who wrote lyrics for over 4000 Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs. He was proclaimed a Filipino National Artist for Music in 1997.
Before Fame
He attended the Academy of Music in Manila on a scholarship and went on to become the youngest member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person who could play music using a leaf.
Family Life
He married Leonila Jose-Celerio and the pair had two daughters.
Associated With
He appeared on The Merv Griffin Show where he showcased his leaf playing talent.
