Buwi Meneses
Encyclopedia
Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses is a Filipino
bassist
for bands Parokya ni Edgar
, and Franco
.
), is the second of four children and only son of breast cancer activists Danny Meneses and the late Rosa Meneses.
Meneses took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, Diliman
. When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Meneses stopped schooling to concentrate on aiding her. During this period, he was already a member of Parokya ni Edgar
.
Meneses won the "Bassist of the Year" award at the NU
Rock Awards
in 1999. He also wrote the topseller Parokya ni Edgar song “Mr. Suave” in their 2003 album Bigotilyo.
Meneses was one of the castaways for GMA-7's Celebrity Edition
of Survivor Philippines
in August 2010 where in he became the 4th castaway to be voted out.
fraternity in the Philippines along with band mate Darius Semaña
.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
for bands Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs...
, and Franco
Franco (band)
Franco is a Filipino rock supergroup with members from different Filipino bands. The lineup consists of Franco Reyes on vocals, Gabby Alipe on guitar, Paolo "8" Toleran on guitar, Buwi Meneses on bass guitar, and JanJan Mendoza on drums.-History:Franco started as a collaboration project...
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Biography
Buhawi Francia Meneses (born June 4, 1976, ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
), is the second of four children and only son of breast cancer activists Danny Meneses and the late Rosa Meneses.
Meneses took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, Diliman
University of the Philippines, Diliman
The University of the Philippines Diliman , is a coeducational and public research university located in Quezon City, Philippines. It is the flagship university, seat of administration, and the fourth oldest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System...
. When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Meneses stopped schooling to concentrate on aiding her. During this period, he was already a member of Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs...
.
Meneses won the "Bassist of the Year" award at the NU
NU 107
NU107 was the flagship radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's last studio was located at the ground floor, AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City....
Rock Awards
NU Rock Awards
The NU Rock Awards was an annual recognition program sponsored from 1994 to 2010 by the defunct Metro Manila based radio station NU 107.1. 1994 saw the birth of what is to become the biggest annual gathering of the finest rock musicians in the country—the NU 107 Rock Awards! The very first NU 107...
in 1999. He also wrote the topseller Parokya ni Edgar song “Mr. Suave” in their 2003 album Bigotilyo.
Meneses was one of the castaways for GMA-7's Celebrity Edition
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown is the third season of the Philippine version of the reality television series Survivor.Richard Gutierrez took over hosting duties after the show's previous host, Paolo Bediones, moved to TV5 a few months after the second season ended airing...
of Survivor Philippines
Survivor Philippines
The first season of Survivor Philippines premiered on September 15, 2008, and ended its run on December 12 of the same year. Auditions for this season were held in six Philippine cities in May 2008. From these auditions, 18 contestants were selected to participate on the show in June 2008...
in August 2010 where in he became the 4th castaway to be voted out.
Personal life
Meneses is married with 2 sons. He is a member of Tau Gamma PhiTau Gamma Phi
Tau Gamma Phi also known as the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, is a fraternity established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Triskelions. Their aim is to see a Fraternity System devoid of violence, and to earnestly propagate their fraternity's principles as their way of life...
fraternity in the Philippines along with band mate Darius Semaña
Darius Semaña
Darius Gerard Semaña is the lead guitarist for Filipino band Parokya ni Edgar and is the oldest member of the group.-Biography:Darius Gerard Laluna Semaña along with Vinci Montaner, are the only members of Parokya ni Edgar who have a bachelor's degree...
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With Parokya ni Edgar
- KhangkhungkherrnitzKhangkhungkherrnitzKhangkhungkherrnitz is debut album of the Filipino alternative rock band Parokya Ni Edgar, released in 1996 by Universal Records.-Track listing:#Galactic Lady Intro #Bato #Pangarap Ko Sa Buhay #Nakaw Ang Wallet Ko...
(1996) - BuruguduystunstugudunstuyBuruguduystunstugudunstuyBuruguduystunstugudunstuy is album of the Filipino alternative rock band Parokya Ni Edgar, released in 1997 by Universal Records.-Track listing:#G.L.I. #Intro Ni Mr...
(1997) - Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
- Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
- Bigotilyo (2003)
- Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
- Matira Matibay: PG-13 (Singles 1994-2007) (2007)
- Solid (2007)
- Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop RockersMiddle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop RockersMiddle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers is the 9th studio album of the Filipino alternative rock band Parokya Ni Edgar, released in 2010 by Universal Records.-Track listing:#Original Song#Ganito O! #Reunion...
(2010)