It was the late Rico Yan who first called him Kuya E (his real name is Ernie) when they did the film “Got to Believe” for Star Cinema, and it stuck. He has since cut his own album, now available in the market with original songs from Vehnee Saturno, with ‘Ako’y Nangarap’ as the first single, an inspirational song about pursuing your dreams. He then staged his first big concert, “Miracle, Music and Love”, at the Music Museum last December, which was so successful so he is now staging another solo concert on September 18. “I’m so grateful kasi akala ko hindi namin mapupuno yung venue. Pero awa ng Diyos, ang dami talagang nanood.”
In 2006, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer but he survived it with the help of a food supplement called C24/7. He then put up his own multi-level marketing company to market this, produced by Nature’s Way in Utah and it clicked, making him a millionaire.
For his pilot episode in “RYTS” produced by Big Eyes Production, his first guest will be Lani Misalucha. His guests in future episodes include Dina Bonnevie, Gladys Reyes, Lloyd Samartino and accomplished people from other fields who will share their stories of success in life.
“When you watch the show, marami kayong mapupulot na nuggets of wisdom on how you can be successful yourself in our interview portions, ‘Shine Bright Like a Diamond’ and ‘All About Success’,” he says. “We also have segments like E-Balance with health professionals sharing their knowledged about wellness issues and Tulong ni Kuya E where we’ll extend charity work to people in need all over the country. In the future, sana ma-invite ko rin sa show si Mader Ricky Reyes na very inspiring din ang success story, saka sina Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia and Nova Villa na mga hinahangaan ko sa tagal nila sa industry. At sa concert ko naman, sana ma-invite kong kumanta ang idol kong si Ogie Alcasid.”
