Daniel Surian Tan (born July 29, 1959), simply known as Danny Tan, is a
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musician
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known for his songwriting and musical directing for the Philippine movie, television, theatre, and recording industries. He is associated with
Ryan Cayabyab
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,
Raul Mitra
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Awa ...
, and
Regine Velasquez
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. He was a student of
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Lucio San Pedro
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at the
. He was among those Filipino artists commissioned for the
2019 Southeast Asian Games
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opening performance, under the direction of Floy Quintos.
Career
In 1989, Tan did the musical arrangements for
Regine Velasquez
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at the
2nd Asia Pacific Song Festival held in
Hong Kong
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where Velasquez emerged as champion. In 1991, Tan arranged the
Jose Javier Reyes
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-composed song "Hindi Sapat ang Lahat" for the movie ''The Real Life of Pacita M'' starring
Nora Aunor
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. The musical score won him a 1991
Metro Manila Film Festival
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award and a 1992
Star Award
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.
For the Philippine
millennium celebration covered by
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Here i going to introduce about the best teacher of my life b BALAJI sir. He is the precious gift that I got befor 2yrs . How has helped and thought all the concept and made my success in the 10th board ex ...
in 2000, Tan composed the song "Written in the Sand" which was sung by
Regine Velasquez
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at the fountain area
The Peninsula Manila Hotel, along with 2,000 children. The event was televised in 67 broadcast networks globally, and was aired live through
GMA Network
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in the Philippines.
In 2007,
GMA Network
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produced a singing competition for the younger age bracket ''
Popstar Kids'', hosted by
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, and aired it on
QTV 11 (now
GMA News TV
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). Tan was its musical director and consequently become manager of the music group
SugarPop
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. The group was consisted of the top 5 finalists of the reality singing contest:
Rita Iringan
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,
Julie Anne San Jose
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San Jose is regarded as ...
, Vanessa Rangadhol, Pocholo Bismonte, and Renzo Almario.
In 2008,
GMA Network
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produced the second incarnation of the ''
Idol
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'' franchise in the Philippines with ''
Pinoy Idol
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'', where Tan served as musical director.
In 2009, Tan served as one of the judges of
GMA 7's reality singing competition ''
Are You The Next Big Star?
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'' along with
Pops Fernandez
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, Randy Santiago, Mon Faustino, and Annie Faustino. The show was hosted by
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
.
He was nominated with Sherwin Castillo for ''Asintado'' in the category Best Musical Score at the
2015 FAMAS Awards
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He is a pet industry entrepreneur in the Philippines, starting in 2000.
Awards
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Living people