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Erika María Ender Simoes, more commonly known by her stage name Erika Ender, (born December 21, 1974) is a Panamanian singer, songwriter and actor of Panamanian and Brazilian ancestry.Ender, in addition to having a respectable singing career, is considered one of the largest and most prolific composers in the Latin music market today.

Early life
Erika was born on December 21, 1974 in Panama City, the daughter of Panamanian-American father (USA) 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.Recognized as one of the best composers of the Latin music industry, her creations have been recorded by multiple international stars. 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, Luis Enrique, Luis Fonsi, Malú, Jaci Velásquez o Azúcar Moreno, interpret their songs.

Her successful career as a songwriter includes the albums: Open the door, Cost what I cost and In concert. Topping the billboards with singles like "Check the bearer", "Open the door" (both of 2004), "New Moon" (2006), "Masochist" (2009), Who listens to me? "Who leaves does not enter" (2006), "Cade?" 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 "Check the bearer", allowed her to qualify at the renowned International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, where she represented her native Panama for the first time (in 45 years), 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 1 billion views, with the song becoming number 1 in nearly every latin billboard chart.

Awards

 * Latin Billboard
 * SESAC-Song Of The Year(2010)
 * ASCAP
 * Latin GRAMMY
 * Monitor Latino

Nominations
Many of the radio singles, written by Erika, have been nominated for the Grammy Awards and the Latin Grammy Awards.
 * Latin Billboards
 * Premios Oye !
 * ARPA

Actress
Her versatility has led her to perform various performances in film and television.

Cinema: Grandpa (2011), 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 (along with María Celeste Arrarás) and AmericaTel along with Don Francisco.

Musical Theatre: The Narrator of José El Soñador, directed by the famous Bruce Quinn.

Judge or celebrity

 * Idol Kids Puerto Rico (2012) (next to Servando and Florentino, Edgardo Díaz and Carlos Ponce); Produced by FreeMantle Media for Wapa TV Puerto Rico.
 * IDOL PUERTO RICO (2011) (along with Ricardo Montaner, Jerry Rivera and Carlos "Topy" Mamery); Produced by FreeMantle Media for Wapa TV Puerto Rico.
 * Batalla de las Américas (2009) with María Conchita Alonso and Julio Iglesias Jr. (MEGA TV - USA, CHAIN ​​3 - Mexico and Venevisión International for Latin America).
 * Dímelo Bailando (2006) (Mega TV - USA).
 * Vive La Música on TVN Channel 2 - Panama.

Co-producer of programs

 * La Cuerda
 * Vital (Fox World, Channel 8, Miami, USA).

Presenter

 * Life @ Online (Life Online): Discovery Channel USA and Latin America (1998 - 1999).
 * El Mix del Fin de Semana: Telemetro Panamá (1995 - 1996).
 * Salsarengue: Telemetro Panama (1995).
 * Son de Sabor (segment Son del Patio): RPC TV Channel 4, Panama (1994).
 * Eventos Especiales: TVN Channel 2, (1993 - 1994).