THIS IS ERIKA




2 Latin Grammys
4 Billboards
6 Latin Billboards

5 Diamond Records
70 Platinum Records
74 Gold Records
RIAA


Youngest woman to enter the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame

Global Icon Award (SESAC)
La Musa Awards (Hall of Fame)
Leading Lady of Entertainment (Latin Recording Academy)


8 Guinness World Records
10 SESAC Awards
ASCAP Award

Horizon Award

Humanitarian Award of The TJ Martell Foundation


Global Artist Leadership Award
She Rocks Award
Lifetime Achievement Award (Monitor Latino)


Keys to the City of Miami
Keys to the City of Panama


Special Olympics Global Ambassador


Founder of Open Doors Foundation and Creator of the TalenPro Project (Guinness World Record Holder)


Her Excellency in the Degree of Grand Cross Under the Order of Ricardo J. Alfaro, Panama

Commander in the Order of Belisario Porras, Panama

Cultural Ambassador of Panama

Listed among the 25 Most Powerful Women by People en Español

Listed among the 50 Most Powerful Central American Women by Forbes and among the 15 Most Creative People in the Region

Among the 40 Women with the Greatest Social Impact Globally (Athena 40)


Board Member of the Latin Recording Academy (Trustee)

Member of the Songwriters & Composers Wing of the Recording Academy (Education Committee Chair)

Board Member of the Atlantic Council of Latin America

The only Latin songwriter nominated for Song of the Year (Grammys)


The only one with a Spanish song that reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100 for 16 weeks

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

Platinum Record RIAA 2019

Jenni Rivera (Aparentemente Bien)

Guinness World Record 2019

“Despacito”: The most viewed music video online.

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

Belisario Porras Condecoration 2018

Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Panama

Top Selling Song 2018

Billboard Latino

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

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

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)