Max Surban is a Filipino Cebuano language singer-songwriter. He has been given the "King of Visayan Song". Although known primarily for his singing of novelty songs, he has also recorded romantic ballads.
Like his fellow Visayan, the Bohol singer Yoyoy Villame, Max Surban has also become famous for his singing of so-called . On several occasions, both Yoyoy Villame and Max Surban have appeared together on stage and even recorded together with a few albums. They were also in the Pamilya Ukay-OKay comedy TV show in Cebu.
Max wrote most of his own songs and, at the time of this writing, has made more than 30 albums. He also wrote and sang Tagalog songs.
"Ang Tao'y Marupok", the Rico J. Puno song was composed by Max Surban and Ernie Dela Peña. He wrote songs for Pilita Corrales, including duets they performed together, such as "Kon Magkabulag Ta", "Gugmang Dinali-Dali", "Pagbantay Gyud Inday" and "Diyos Ko Day".
Awards
Below are some of Max's awards and honours:
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Cecil Award 1983 - Ako Na Gud Ni for Best Visayan Recording, Best Visayan Composition, Best Visayan Producer
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Two Awit Award for "Regional Song Recording"
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Nabali Ang Kristmas Tree – Platinum Record Award and Gold Record Award (Sunshine)
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Mad Mad Kuno – Gold Record Award (Sunshine)
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Vendors Boogie – Platinum Record Award (Sunshine)
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Apir Apri Apir -Gold Record Award (Sunshine)
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Ang Trato Ko – Gold Record Award (Vicor)
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Max Surban Medley – Platinum Record Award (Vicor)
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Bahandi Lifetime Achievement Award
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Filscap Lifetime Achievement Award
Discography
Albums
CD Album and LP Albums (Songs)
"Ang Labing Makalingaw Nga Mga Awit Ni max Surban" (1983)
"Apir Apir Apir" Album
"Mad Max Kuno" Album (1984)
"Okay-Okay" (1986)
"Mr. Kodaker" Album (1985)
"Nabali Ang Krismas Tri" Late 1984 Album
"La Isla Banana" LP
"Ang Trato Ko" (1988) LP
"Pastilan Kanimo No. 1!" (1976) LP
"Aruy! Aray! Aruy!" (1977) LP
Adto Pakasal Sa Mt. Diwalwal LP (1987)
Vendors Boogie (1989)
Kon Magkabulag Ta with Pilita Corrales
Kuarta
Be Kayen To Animals (1995)
Ballroom To D' Max (1996)
Komedya Karambola CD (1996)
Dubol Rambols w/ Yoyoy Villame CD
Dobol Trobol Rambol Vol.1 CD with Yoyoy Villame
Dobol Trobol Rambol Vol.2 CD with Yoyoy Villame
Krismas Bolrum CD (Alphabetical Order)
Magkonsintresyon Max Surban CD
"Kurdapya" LP (1975)
"Albularyong Buta" LP (1983)
"Ako Na Gud Ni" LP (1983)
"Carinderia Blues" (1978)
Recognitions
In 2019, Surban was recognized as one of the Top 100 Cebuano personalities by The Freeman, Cebu's longest-running newspaper. He was recognized alongside Tomas Osmeña,
Resil Mojares, and
Rubilen Amit as part of the centennial anniversary of the local newspaper.
Max Surban receives Lifetime Achievement Award
TVJ, Nonoy Tan and Max Surban feted with FILSCAP’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Max Surban is a Philippine Music Icon and Legend
2. 5 Max Surban songs you have to listen to as a Cebuano
3. More About Max Surban The Pressreader.com
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