THIS IS ERIKA
Erika Ender, with an impressive career spanning over three decades, has established herself as a leading figure in the music, entertainment, and cultural industries. As a composer, singer-songwriter, communicator, producer, philanthropist, and businesswoman, she reflects extraordinary versatility, creativity, and credibility.
She has received more than 200 awards, including 2 Latin Grammys, 4 Billboards, and 6 Latin Billboards, and she is notably the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her works have earned 6 diamond, 70 platinum, and 74 gold records from the RIAA. Her songs have been recorded by top stars, showcasing her remarkable talent and influence in the industry. Among her accolades are the SESAC Global Icon Award and the Leading Lady of Entertainment honor from the Latin Recording Academy.
Erika's mastery of three languages and nearly all musical genres has led her to break records, including having the first Spanish-language song to top the Billboard Top 100 for 16 consecutive weeks. Her multifaceted career also includes roles as a renowned television and event presenter, brand ambassador, and successful producer of music and audiovisual content.
Beyond entertainment, Erika founded the Open Doors Foundation and created the TalenPro project, which has been recognized with a Guinness World Record. She serves on the board of the Latin Recording Academy, contributing her experience and vision to the musical community. Her commitment to social impact is evident in her roles as a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics and her inclusion in Athena-40, which lists women with significant global social impact.
Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Grand Cross under the Ricardo J. Alfaro Order and the Commander in the Belisario Porras Order in Panama. She also holds titles such as Cultural Ambassador of Panama and has received humanitarian awards from the TJ Martell Foundation, as well as the keys to the cities of Miami and Panama.
Erika Ender continues to leave an indelible mark on music and culture, proving to be a visionary leader and humanitarian, inspiring generations and exemplifying leadership in various facets of entertainment and philanthropy.
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AWARDS & HONORS
Global Artist Leadership Award 2023
Of "The Orchestra of the Americas Group"
RIAA Gold Record 2023
Misión Cumplida, Jenni Rivera
Dr. Ricardo J. Alfaro Order 2022
Degree of Grand Cross
RIAA 2x Platinum Record 2021
Opus, Marc Anthony
RIAA Diamond Record 2020
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber (Despacito)
35X Platinum & 38X Gold Record (RIAA) 2020
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber (Despacito
Sesac Award 2020
Marc Anthony, Tu vida en la Mía
Cultural Ambassador of Panama 2020
National Government of Panama
She Rocks Awards 2019
Dreaming out Loud She Rocks-Women in Music
RIAA Diamond Record 2019
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee "Despacito": First latin song to achieve Diamond in 60 years
22X Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2019
Luis Fonsi (VIDA)
Platinum Record RIAA 2019
Jenni Rivera (Aparentemente Bien)
Platinum & Gold Record (RIAA) 2019
Marc Anthony (OPUS)
Guinness World Record 2019
“Despacito”: The most viewed music video online.
Cultural Ambassador 2019
Rio Carnival
PHILANTHROPY AWARD 2019
CALA FOUNDATION
Guinness World Record Certificate 2019
"Despacito": Most viewed video online
Global Icon Award 2018
SESAC Latina Music Awards
Horizon Award 2018
The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
Top Latin Song 2018
Billboard Music
Global Ambassador SOI 2018
Global Ambassador Special Olympics 2018-Present
Humanitarian Award 2018
TJ Martell Foundation-Los Angeles, California
Song of the year 2018
SESAC Latina Music Awards
Gold Record RIAA 2018
Gilberto Santa Rosa (El Caballero de la Salsa - Historia Tropical)
Guinness World Record 2018
"Despacito": The most viewed music video on YouTube
Guinness World Certificate 2018
“Despacito”: The first YouTube video to receive 5 billion views.
Guinness World Record Certificate 2018
“Despacito”: The most liked video online.
Top Hot 100 canciones 2018
Billboard Music
Hot Latin Song of the Year 2018
Latin Billboard
Canción Pop Latina del Año 2018
Billboard Latino
Belisario Porras Condecoration 2018
Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Panama
Streaming Song of the Year 2018
Latin Billboard
Digital Song of the Year 2018
Billboard Latino
Top Selling Song 2018
Billboard Latino
Airplay Song of the Year 2018
Billboard Latino
Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2017
LA MUSA Awards LSHOF
Leading Ladies of Entertainment 2017
Latin Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences
LA MUSA Awards 2017
"Despacito": Song of the year
Premio Faro Cultural 2017
Comunicad-Washington DC
Keys of Miami 2017
Alcalde Tomas Regalado-Miami, Florida
Panama City Keys 2017
Mayor José Isabel Blandón-Panama
Song of the Year 2017
Latin Grammy
Global Ambassador 2017
Spotify
Guinness World Record 2017
“Despacito”: The most streamed track worldwide.
Guinness World Certificate 2017
The most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Song chart is 56 and was achieved by “Despacito”.
American Music Award 2017
Favorite Pop/Rock Song "Despacito"
Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2017
Luis Fonsi (Despacito)
Platinum & Gold Record (RIAA) 2017
Victor Manuelle (Que Suenen Los Tambores)
Latin Grammy Nominee 2017
Best Album Singer Nominee-Tatuajes
NRJ Music Award 2017
Song of the Year
iHeartLatino Song of the Year 2017
LA MUSA Awards LSHOF
Mexican Regional Song 2017
SESAC Latina Music Awards-Ataúd
Premio Juventud 2017
Best song for singing
Teen Choice Award 2017
Latin Song
Teen Choice Award - 2017
Summer Song
Best Mexican Regional Song 2016
Latin Grammy
Gold Record RIAA 2014
Calibre 50 (El Buen Ejemplo)
Song of the Year (Author) 2010
SESAC Latina Music Awards-Cinco Minutos
Song of the Year (Editor) 2010
SESAC Latina Music Awards-Cinco Minutos
Airplay 2010
SESAC Latina Music Awards-Cinco Minutos
Billboard Latin Music Award 2009
Cinco Minutos: Hot Latin Song of the Year
Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2007
Chayanne (Mi Tiempo)
Airplay del año 2009
Billboard Latino
IOF Ambassador 2008
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Gold Record RIAA 2008
Gloria Trevi (Una Rosa Blu)
2X Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2002
Chayanne (Grandes Exitos)
Platinum Record & Gold (RIAA) 2002
Elvis Crespo (Urbano)
2X Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2001
Chayanne (Simplemente)
ASCAP Award 2001
Pop Song of the Year "Candela"
4X Platinum & Gold Record RIAA 2000
Son By Four (Purest Of Pain)