Denise Santos is an Emmy-Winning Filipina Composer based in Los Angeles, California.

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A proud 2x Emmy nominee and 1x Emmy winner, Denise draws inspiration from alternative, classical, and world music. Denise's sound blends these genres into powerful, resonant landscapes that honor stories with reverence and innovation. 

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Her work has been featured in a wide range of films and TV shows, including I Love Filipino (Netflix), Parallel (VOD), Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix), Eden: Untamed Planet (BBC America), and Primates (PBS)—the latter earning her a 2021 News & Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition. That same year, she received the ASCAP Foundation Michelle & Dean Kay Award, recognizing promising composers in the LA area.

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Outside the studio, Denise is all about community—whether she’s hosting friends, exploring LA’s cafe and thrift store gems, or spending time with her husband Josh and their dog Biscuit.