2024 Excellence in Music Award: Louie Ocampo
Louie Ocampo is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. He is regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music. His numerous hits include Tell Me, Kahit Isang Saglit, Ewan, and You Are My Song. He is currently a judge on Season 6 of Tawag ng Tanghalan, a segment on It's Showtime on ABS-CBN.
Ocampo's body of work includes an impressive 100 Chart-Topping Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits, with cumulative online plays exceeding 100 million. Notable among these are Joey Albert’s timeless classics "Tell Me" and "Points of View," Martin Nievera’s emotive ballads "Forever" and "I’ll Be There," Gino Padilla’s romantic anthem "Closer You and I," and Apo Hiking Society’s beloved "Ewan."
His compositions are celebrated for their emotional depth and enduring appeal, earning Ocampo multiple awards from prestigious national and international bodies. He has been honored by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry’s AWIT Awards, receiving accolades such as Best Musical Arrangements, Best Ballad Recording, and Best Song of the Year.
Ladies and gentlemen, may we present to you, our Excellence in Music Awardee, Louie Ocampo.