Levi Celerio

January 9, 2024
Composer

Quick Facts

Levi Celerio
Full Name Levi Celerio
Occupation Composer
Date Of Birth Apr 30, 1910(1910-04-30)
Age 114
Date Of Death 2002-04-02
Birthplace Toledo, Cebu
Country Philippines
Birth City Cebu
Horoscope Aries

Levi Celerio Biography

Name Levi Celerio
Birthday Apr 30
Birth Year 1910
Place Of Birth Toledo, Cebu
Home Town Cebu
Birth Country Philippines
Birth Sign Aries
Parents Juliana Celerio, Cornelio Cruz
Spouse Lina Celerio

Levi Celerio is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 30, 1910 in Toledo, Cebu, Cebu, Philippines. He was a Filipino composer who wrote lyrics to over 4000 Filipino Christmas and love songs. In 1997, he was named a Filipino National Artist in Music.

He was featured on The MervGriffin Show, where he showed off his leaf playing skills.

He married Leonila José-Celerio, and they had two daughters.

Levi Celerio Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Composer
House Living in own house.

Levi Celerio is one of the richest Composer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Levi Celerio 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded a scholarship to the Academy of Music in Manila and became the youngest member of Manila Symphony Orchestra.

He was the first person to play music with a leaf and was inducted into Guinness Book of World Records.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Levi Celerio Dating?

According to our records, Levi Celerio married to Lina Celerio. As of December 1, 2023, Levi Celerio’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Levi Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Levi Celerio celebrates birthday on April 30 of every year.

Why is Levi Celerio famous?

During his career, Celerio wrote over 4,000 songs. His unique ability to play music with a leaf earned him international acclaim. Even the Guinness Book of Record called him the “only leaf player in the world.” Besides that, he won the Philippine’s National Artist for Music and Literature Award in 1997.

What is Levi Celerio masterpiece?

Levi Celerio is a prolific lyricist and composer for decades. He effortlessly translated/wrote anew the lyrics to traditional melodies: “O Maliwanag Na Buwan” (Iloko), “Ako ay May Singsing” (Pampango), “Alibangbang” (Visaya) among others.

Why do you admire Levi Celerio?

He was a creative songwriter, with more than 4,000 songs to his acclaim including Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs that are popular pieces, which many consider to be immortal. Famous for being a lyricist, his songs treasure life; express nationalistic sentiments and complete grand philosophies.

What is the educational background of Levi Celerio?

Education

Where was Levi Celerio born?

Tondo, Philippines

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