{{Short description|Filipino singer and actor (born 1967)}}{{confuse|Wendy Cornejo}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Wency Cornejo | birth_name = Wenceslao Tiangco Cornejo III | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|4|2}} | education = University of the Philippines Diliman | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|composer|theater actor|producer|chef|entrepreneur}} | relatives = Mel Tiangco (mother) | children = 1 }} '''Wenceslao Tiangco Cornejo III''' (born April 2, 1967), better known as '''Wency Cornejo''', is a Filipino singer and composer from the Philippines. He is best known as the vocalist of the Filipino band AfterImage and also served as the band's principal composer. After the band disbanded after eleven years, Cornejo pursued a solo singing career and released his own albums. In 2003, his 2002 solo album ''Hanggang'' garnered three awards at the Awit Awards, while a song he wrote, ''Isang Kinabukasan'', also received an award at the Catholic Mass Media Awards in 2008. He was likewise named Artist of the Year at the NU Awards in 2004.
He is also a theater actor, producer, chef and entrepreneur.
== Early life == Wency Cornejo was born on April 2, 1967.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |date=2020-03-08 |title=Nerve condition not a hindrance for Wency Cornejo |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/367281/nerve-condition-not-a-hindrance-for-wency-cornejo |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |quote=He will turn 53 on April 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radovan |first=Jill Tan |date=2017-07-15 |title=Go back to the '90s at Solaire |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/268243/go-back-90s-solaire/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |language=en-US |quote=Former AfterImage frontman Wency Cornejo thought of having the show in the first place, as a special way of celebrating his 50th birthday.}}</ref> He is the eldest of four siblings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-07-03|title=Mel Tiangco: GMA's Gem |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/13007/mel-tiangco-gmas-gem |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> He and his siblings were raised by their mother, journalist and television newscaster Mel Tiangco, as a single parent.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Lara |first=Tanya T. |date=2004-02-28 |title=Mel Tiangco's home hits the front page|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2004/02/28/240664/mel-tiangco146s-home-hits-front-page |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Philstar.com |publisher=The Philippine Star}}</ref> There is an age gap of only about 11 years and 8 months between Wency and his mother, Mel.{{efn|name=fn1|Mel Tiangco was born August 10, 1955<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-08-10|title=Mel Tiangco wishes for a 'miracle' on her birthday: 'Tanggalin n'yo na po ang COVID'|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/750680/kapuso-foundation-greets-mel-tiangco-on-birthday/story/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> while Wency was born on April 2, 1967.<ref name=":4" />}} Based on the generational suffix in Wency's name, "the Third" or "III,"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tacio |first=Henrylito D. |date=2015-12-13 |title=The award-winning singer is also a chef {{!}} Henrylito D. Tacio |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2015/12/13/the-award-winning-singer-is-also-a-chef/ |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Tag-Ulan by After Image on Apple Music |date=1994-01-01 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/tag-ulan/1785277195 |access-date=2026-01-18 |language=en-GB}}</ref> his father's full name was possibly Wenceslao Cornejo Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guide to Writing Men's Names with Suffixes |url=https://emilypost.com/advice/mens-names-and-titles |access-date=2022-05-08|website=Emily Post |language=en |archive-date=2022-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525140759/https://emilypost.com/advice/mens-names-and-titles|url-status=dead }}</ref> During his childhood, he lived with his grandmother Florencia (Mel's mother) for several years.<ref name=":1" /> Aspiring to become a doctor, he studied at the University of the Philippines (UP) and took up Zoology, but he did not finish the course because his studies were disrupted by singing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Salterio |first=Leah C. |date=2020-01-12 |title=Wency Cornejo joins other '90s frontmen in Music Museum concert |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/12/20/wency-cornejo-joins-other-90s-frontmen-in-music-museum-concert/|access-date=2022-05-02}}</ref> He later shifted to Broadcast Communications after becoming tired and deciding not to pursue medicine.<ref name=":1" /> He reached UP's maximum residency rule; however, he was still able to graduate in 1991 after seven years.<ref name=":1" />
== Career == Wency auditioned twice for the vocal group Kundirana of La Salle Green Hills but was ultimately not accepted.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Wency Cornejo biography, songs and albums.|url=https://www.songhits.ph/wencycornejo |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=www.songhits.ph|language=en |archive-date=2021-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129075944/https://www.songhits.ph/wencycornejo |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=":10" /> When he sang in one of his classes while still in college, he was noticed by a classmate who encouraged him to join a band that was looking for a vocalist.<ref name=":0" /> In an unexpected turn that led him into the world of singing, Wency was accepted into the band suggested by his classmate, AfterImage.<ref name=":0" /> He became the band's vocalist and principal songwriter.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-05 |title=Honoring the departed through music |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/05/honoring-the-departed-through-music/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref>
He gained recognition through AfterImage, but after eleven years and three studio albums, the band disbanded and Wency pursued a solo career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AfterImage biography, songs and albums. |url=https://www.songhits.ph/afterimage |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=www.songhits.ph|language=en |archive-date=2021-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129085542/https://www.songhits.ph/afterimage |url-status=dead }}</ref> He released solo studio albums such as ''Treasure'' (1998),<ref>{{Citation|title=Treasure|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/59Biwfm1zlLaYKpd4rLa1q|date=1998|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|publisher=Spotify}}</ref> ''Langit sa Lupa'' (2003),<ref name=":0" /> and ''Wency Cornejo Silver Series'' (2006).<ref name=":0" /> His 2003 and 2006 albums included the song "Magpakailanman,"<ref>{{Citation|title=Langit Sa Lupa|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/18KZ6g7hjiWxbsDnCH58Yf|date=2003-08-27|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|publisher=Spotify}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Wency Cornejo Silver Series|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3JJhUEUBWe83WRNI7UmxLv|date=2006-10-27|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|publisher=Spotify}}</ref> which served as the theme song of the television program ''Magpakailanman'', hosted by his mother, Mel.<ref name=":12" /> Wency's version of the song was featured on his mother's program from 2002 to 2007.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|last=Anarcon |first=James Patrick |date=2019-03-20 |title=GMA-7 replaces Kyla as Magpakailanman singer four years after her ABS-CBN transfer |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/141688/gma-7-replaces-kyla-as-magpakailanman-singer-four-years-after-her-abs-cbn-transfer-a724-20190320 |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> In later years, versions of the song by Kyla and Golden Cañedo were featured on ''Magpakailanman''.<ref name=":13" /> Aside from being a singer and composer, he also served as the producer of the album ''Langit sa Lupa''. From 1998 to 1999, he was also a host of the cultural television program ''Tipong Pinoy'' alongside Susan Calo-Medina, which aired on GMA Network<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-01-09 |title=TV's 'Queen of Travel' Susan Calo-Medina passes on – NCCA|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/401190/lifestyle/artandculture/tv-s-queen-of-travel-susan-calo-medina-passes-on-ncca/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Torre |first=Nestor U. |date=2011-06-04 |title='Art Angel' axed – what a pity!|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/2744/%e2%80%98art-angel%e2%80%99-axed-%e2%80%93-what-a-pity |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mustafa |first=Noralyn |date=2013-01-06 |title=Stories that must be told|url=https://opinion.inquirer.net/44343/stories-that-must-be-told |access-date=2026-01-15|website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> and was produced by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tipong Pinoy : earth, wind and fire [videorecording]. {{!}} Ortigas Foundation Library |url=https://www.ortigasfoundationlibrary.com.ph/collections/library-holdings/tipong-pinoy-earth-wind-and-fire-videorecording |access-date=2026-01-15|website=www.ortigasfoundationlibrary.com.ph |language=en}}</ref> AfterImage reunited in 2008 and released a fourth album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-22 |title=What's next in line for Wency Cornejo? A reunion with other voices of the '90s|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/22/86170/whats-next-in-line-for-wency-cornejo-tonight-a-reunion-with-other-voices-of-the-90s/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Interaksyon|publisher=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> The reunion included Wency and nearly all of the original members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Datu |first=Alex |date=2008-04-04 |title=After Image reclaims "Our Place in the Sun" |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/1786/after-image-reclaims-our-place-in-the-sun |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref>
Disillusioned with the music industry, he went to Davao in Mindanao in 2010 and became an entrepreneur.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=bworldonline>{{Cite web |last=Nicolas |first=Jino|date=2017-07-20 |title=Reliving the good ol' days |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2017/07/20/20703/reliving-the-good-ol-days/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> He established a restaurant which he named Carmela, after his mother.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Tacio |first=Henrylito D. |date=2015-12-13 |title=The award-winning singer is also a chef {{!}} Henrylito D. Tacio |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2015/12/13/the-award-winning-singer-is-also-a-chef/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US}}</ref> He also cooked at his restaurant and said that he learned how to cook from his grandmother Florencia.<ref name=":7" /> While in Davao, Wency considered himself semi-retired from singing,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-08 |title=Wency Cornejo goes through midlife rebirth|url=https://mb.com.ph/2018/11/08/wency-cornejo-goes-through-midlife-rebirth/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> but he continued to accept performance engagements in the Philippines and abroad.<ref name=":1" />
The restaurant Carmela lasted only seven years, and in 2017 Wency returned to Manila.<ref name=":1" /> He resumed his music career, though he still planned to open a restaurant in Manila.<ref name=":1" /> In 2018, he signed a contract with Star Music and announced that he would release digital singles.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-13 |title=Wency Cornejo inks deal with Star Music |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/13/18/wency-cornejo-inks-deal-with-star-music |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> In the same year, Wency also entered theater acting.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Valenzuela |first=Nikka G. |date=2018-08-17|title='Excited, scared, nervous': Wency Cornejo makes theater debut in 'Side Show'|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/303251/excited-scared-nervous-wency-cornejo-makes-theater-debut-side-show/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-09 |title=Wency Cornejo Joins the Cast of SIDE SHOW |url=http://www.whatshappening.com.ph/post/wency-cornejo-joins-the-cast-of-side-show|access-date=2022-05-08 |website=www.whatshappening.com.ph/ |language=en |archive-date=2023-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108023903/http://www.whatshappening.com.ph/post/wency-cornejo-joins-the-cast-of-side-show |url-status=dead }}</ref> He portrayed Sir in the musical ''Side Show'' staged by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group.<ref name=":5" /> ''Side Show'' is an original musical by Bill Russell<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicolas|first=Jino |date=2018-07-10 |title=Arts & Culture (07/11/18) |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2018/07/11/171723/arts-culture-07-11-18/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> that was first staged in 1997 on Broadway in New York City, United States.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Isherwood |first=Charles |date=2014-11-18|title=United by Life, Divided by Dreams |language=en-US |work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/theater/side-show-directed-by-bill-condon-returns-to-broadway.html |access-date=2022-05-08 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
He also co-founded the band Scarlett Boogie with Cooky Chua of Color It Red, a group that pays tribute to European new wave music of the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite news |last=De Jesus |first=Totel V. |date=2025-01-24 |title=What's next in line for Wency Cornejo? |language=en |work=ABS-CBN |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/1/24/what-s-next-in-line-for-wency-cornejo-1813 |access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref> He likewise collaborated with other musicians who rose to prominence in the 1990s for concert performances. In 2020, Wency held a concert with Jett Pangan of The Dawn, Dong Abay of Yano, and Basti Artadi of Wolfgang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vergara |first=Alex |date=2020-01-09 |title=Iconic '90s frontmen Jett, Dong, Basti and Wency share stage for the first time |url=https://peopleasia.ph/iconic-90s-frontmen-jett-dong-basti-and-wency-share-stage-for-the-first-time/ |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=PeopleAsia |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2025, he also held a concert with Cooky Chua, Naldy Padilla of Orient Pearl, and Lei Bautista of Prettier Than Pink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mercado |first=Josh |date=2025-01-13 |title=Wency Cornejo, Cooky Chua, Naldy Padilla, Lei Bautista team up for concert |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/1/13/wency-cornejo-cooky-chua-naldy-padilla-lei-bautista-team-up-for-concert-1807 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en}}</ref>
== Awards == The duet performed by Wency Cornejo and Cooky Chua (the vocalist of the band Color It Red) for the song "Walang Hanggan" won an award in 1997 at the 10th Awit Awards for Best Performance by a Duet.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=PREVIOUS AWIT AWARDEES |url=https://www.pari.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/awitwinners.pdf |access-date=2025-01-15 |language=en |website=pari.org.ph}}</ref> According to Wency, the song "Walang Hanggan" is his personal favorite among all the songs he has written, produced, and performed.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Salterio |first=Leah C. |date=March 27, 2021 |title=Behind the Music: 'Next in Line' by AfterImage |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/27/21/behind-the-music-next-in-line-by-afterimage} |work=ABS-CBN}}</ref> In 2000, the song "Ngayon, Kahapon, Bukas," which he performed together with Rachel Alejandro,<ref>{{Citation|title=Ngayon, Bukas, Kahapon|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/1fzfpCVgCd4iNYxpNjFGRa|date=2006-10-27|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=Spotify}}</ref> won Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play at the Awit Awards<ref name=":11" /> as well as Best Movie Theme Song at the Star Awards.<ref name=":8">{{Cite book|title=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA87|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date=2000-05-20|language=en}}</ref> The song was performed for the film ''Warat'', released by Viva Films,<ref name=":8" /> starring Joyce Jimenez and Jomari Yllana.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alcaraz |first=Rowena |date=2016-12-06 |title=Then & Now: Where is Joyce Jimenez?|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/6131/then-now-where-is-joyce-jimenez/photo |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |publisher=GMA Network|language=en}}</ref>
The song "Hanggang" gave Wency three awards at the Awit Awards in 2003: Best Traditional Recording, Best Musical Arrangement, and Best Ballad Recording.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Casino Filipino Parañaque presents Wency Cornejo |url=https://pagcor.ph/press-releases/wency-cornejo-at-acf-oct-2010.php |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=pagcor.ph |archive-date=2023-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108023905/https://pagcor.ph/press-releases/wency-cornejo-at-acf-oct-2010.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The song "Hanggang" was written by Gigi and Ronaldo M. Cordero, not by Wency.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Baby A. |date=2003-10-24|title=Wency Cornejo a winner 3 times over|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/10/24/225254/wency-cornejo-winner-3-times-over|access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Philstar.com |publisher=The Philippine Star}}</ref> The song was part of the "Himig Handog" songwriting competition of ABS-CBN and Star Records,,<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-07 |title=What is Himig Handog? |url=https://music.abs-cbn.com/himighandog/about |website=music.abs-cbn.com |access-date=2022-05-08 |archive-date=2021-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623234406/https://music.abs-cbn.com/himighandog/about |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was initially offered to April Boy Regino and then to Luke Mejares of the band South Border, but ultimately went to Wency.<ref name=":10">{{Citation|title=TWBA: Wency reveals that the song "Hanggang" was first offered to April Boy|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6CcsCdYUGw|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=youtube.com| date=August 30, 2018 |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Wency Cornejo – Hanggang (performed and revealed the side story of the song)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgHGpCO2aBs|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=youtube.com| date=July 26, 2020 |publisher=KICKASS PINOY MUSIC}}</ref> Wency also submitted an entry to "Himig Handog," and his composition "Kailan Ka Darating" was selected in 2003.<ref name=":9" />
At the NU Awards in 2004, Wency won Artist of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-12 |title=Why Wency Cornejo's Mother's Day Gensan Concert is the best gift for Moms?|url=https://gensantos.com/why-wency-cornejos-mothers-day-gensan-concert-is-the-best-gift-for-moms/|access-date=2022-05-08 |website=GenSan News Online |language=en-US}}</ref> A song he wrote, "Isang Kinabukasan," won Best Music Video at the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Official Website of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). |url=https://pagcor.ph/press-releases/wency-cornejo-at-acf-oct-2010.php|access-date=2022-05-08 |website=pagcor.ph |archive-date=2023-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108023905/https://pagcor.ph/press-releases/wency-cornejo-at-acf-oct-2010.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> The song is part of the album of the same name, which also won Best Secular Album at the CMMA.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-10-30 |title=PEP:Winners of 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards revealed|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/130454/showbiz/pep/pep-winners-of-2008-catholic-mass-media-awards-revealed/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=GMA News Online |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en}}</ref> "Isang Kinabukasan" was performed by Wency and various other singers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-01-05 |title=PEP: GMA-7 artists support 'Isang Kinabukasan' album |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/142620/showbiz/pep/pep-gma-7-artists-support-isang-kinabukasan-album/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=GMA News Online |publisher=PEP|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Wency Cornejo – Isang Kinabukasan (Official Audio)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNK6Gx31S0g|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=youtube.com| date=December 30, 2020 |publisher=GMA Music}}</ref>
For Wency, the award he considers the greatest achievement he has received is the victory of the song "Habang May Buhay" at the Katha Awards in 1995, which garnered awards for both him and his band AfterImage.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> Wency was inspired to write "Habang May Buhay" by the death of his father-in-law<ref>{{Citation|title=TWBA: Wency shares interesting stories behind his hit songs|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mPrHLGs9iE|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=youtube.com| date=August 30, 2018 |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref> and by the emotions of a person who suddenly loses a life partner after many years together.<ref>{{Citation|title=ASAP:Wency Cornejo performs "Habang May Buhay"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac66XIHMbp4|access-date=2022-05-08|language=en|website=youtube.com| date=April 8, 2018 |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref>
==Personal life== Wency has a son named Ezekiel. When Wency lived alone in Davao for seven years, Ezekiel stayed at the home of his grandmother, Mel Tiangco; however, when Ezekiel turned 19, he was already under the care of his mother.{{efn|name=fn2|According to one source, Wency lived alone in Davao while Ezekiel stayed at the home of his grandmother, Mel, and was already under the care of his mother when he turned 19<ref name=":1"/> however, another source states that Ezekiel was with Wency in Davao.<ref name=bworldonline/>}} In a clarification posted on his Facebook account, Wency denied being related to the model and actress Deniece Cornejo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=7 people dragged into the Vhong Navarro/Deniece Cornejo/Cedric Lee bugbog incident {{!}} Coconuts|url=https://coconuts.co/manila/lifestyle/7-people-dragged-vhong-navarrodeniece-cornejocedric-lee-mauling-incident/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=coconuts.co |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, Wency was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-21 |title=Wency Cornejo, birthday wish ang full recovery sa Bell's palsy |url=https://balita.net.ph/2020/02/21/wency-cornejo-birthday-wish-ang-full-recovery-sa-bells-palsy/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Balita|archive-date=2023-04-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420061355/https://balita.net.ph/2020/02/21/wency-cornejo-birthday-wish-ang-full-recovery-sa-bells-palsy/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=":4" /> He shared in February 2026 that he went through a life-threatening ordeal during a recent knee arthroscopic surgery when he stopped breathing under anesthesia and needed to be given extra oxygen, prompting him to reflect that he "could've died."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsay |first=Gideon |date=February 16, 2026 |title=Wency Cornejo reveals life-threatening experience during knee procedure: 'I could've died' |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/675986-wency-cornejo-reveals-life-threatening-experience-during-knee-procedure? |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Philstar Life}}</ref>
==Notes== {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Authority control}} Category:Filipino male singers Category:Filipino rock singers Category:20th-century Filipino male singers Category:21st-century Filipino male singers Category:Filipino male composers Category:1967 births Category:Living people