Erika Ender


Erika María Ender Simoes, is a Panamanian singer, songwriter and actress. Ender, in addition to having a respectable singing career, is considered one of the most important and prolific composers in the Latin music market today. Along with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, she is the co-author of the worldwide hit "Despacito".

Early life

Erika was born in Panama City, the daughter of Panamanian-American father and Brazilian mother. Due to her roots, the young Erika grew up in a multicultural and trilingual home, so she writes, sings and composes songs in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Erika currently resides in Miami, Florida.

Career

As a singer, she has released 5 compact discs, 3 of them international, in a variety of genres such as Pop, Rock, Tropical and Regional Mexican. Her musical versatility has made it possible for stars such as Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Gloria Trevi, Ednita Nazario, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ana Bárbara, Víctor Manuelle, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Milly Quezada, Elvis Crespo, Giselle, Melina León, Ha*Ash, Prince Royce, Akon, José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", Luis Enrique, Luis Fonsi, Malú, Jaci Velásquez o Azúcar Moreno, interpret their songs.
Her successful career as a songwriter includes the albums: Abreme La Puerta, Cueste Lo Que Cueste and En Concierto. Topping the billboards with singles like "Cheque Al Portador", "Abreme La Puerta", "Luna Nueva", "Masoquista", Who listens to me? "Quien Sale... No Entra", "Cadê?" And "Sigo Caminando," premiered at the Idol Puerto Rico 2012 Gala Final, among others, have led her to perform in multiple countries where she has shared her music, talent and charisma.
A great accomplishment as a composer was when in 2004 her theme "Cheque Al Portador", allowed her to qualify at the renowned International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, where she represented her native Panama for the first time, since the event began in February 1960.
In January 2017, "Despacito" featuring Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi and composed by Erika Ender was promoted and released. The music video reached 6 billion views, with the song becoming number 1 in nearly every latin billboard chart.

Awards

Many of the radio singles, written by Erika, have been nominated for the Grammy Awards and the Latin Grammy Awards.

Ambassador

Actress

Her versatility has led her to perform various performances in film and television.
Cinema:
Grandpa, directed by Joseph Medina and produced by Edgardo Franco, better known as 'The General'.
It is the story of a grandfather and his grandson, who carry a close relationship of respect and affection. Unfortunately everything changes when the grandfather suffers an automobile accident and has to be admitted to a nursing home.
International trade:
Miami Herald, Florida Lottery, MCI and AmericaTel along with Don Francisco.
Musical Theatre:
The Narrator of José El Soñador, directed by the famous Bruce Quinn.

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