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Martin Guigui is an acclaimed filmmaker, music director, producer, and composer. He has directed, written, and produced feature films and music videos, composed scores for film and television, contributed to over 150 productions, produced more than 50 music albums, toured extensively, and music directed prominent broadcast concert events such as the well-known "Guitar Legends" and "America Salutes You" TV series. Guigui is the co-founder and president of Sunset Pictures and serves as EVP of Pacific Records. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to renowned orchestra conductor Maestro Efrain Guigui, Martin was raised in New York City, Puerto Rico, and Vermont. A music prodigy, he began playing violin at age four and made his concert debut at 12; he is now an accomplished pianist and keyboardist.
As a filmmaker, Guigui has collaborated with entertainment legends including Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Dennis Quaid, Richard Dreyfuss, Charlie Sheen, and many others. As a music director and producer, he has performed and recorded with numerous music icons such as Christina Aguilera, Billy Gibbons, Gary Clark Jr., Travis Tritt, Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, Eric Church, Daryl Hall, Stephen Stills, Lady Gaga, Clint Black, Larkin Poe, Jelly Roll, Lecrae, Keb' Mo', Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Lemmy Kilmister, Slash, James Cotton, Doobie Brothers, The Cars, Belinda Carlisle, Sammy Hagar, Dave Navarro, Jimmie Vaughan, George Thorogood, Walker Hayes, Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., Lyle Lovett, Smokey Robinson, David Byrne, Lucinda Williams, Joe Bonamassa, Jose Feliciano, Sam Moore, Sara Evans, Chris Janson, Southside Johnny, Grace Potter, Phish, Yolanda Adams, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Blind Boys of Alabama, Robert Randolph, Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Richie Sambora, Joan Osborne, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Jake Owen, The Gatlin Brothers, NRBQ, Bo Diddley, Steve Forbert, Bret Michaels, Billy Ray Cyrus, Julio Iglesias Jr., John Popper (Blues Traveler), Maggie & Tae, Maxi Priest, Don Felder (Eagles), Vernon Reid, Lauren Alaina, Chrissy Metz, and Orianthi.
Guigui has received numerous accolades including multiple "Best Director" awards, Grammy and Billboard nominations, ASCAP honors, the United Nations Award, Caesar Award, Golden Spirit Award, Estabrook Award, and has been twice recognized by the City of Los Angeles for his contributions to music education. He produces and music directs broadcast programs supporting veterans, the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, endangered species preservation, and child abuse prevention. Guigui was instrumental in organizing and music directing the landmark "One America" Concert Event, hosted by the five living U.S. presidents, which raised $45 million for hurricane relief. He is also a contributing author to the book "After Shock," commemorating the 50th anniversary of "Future Shock." A standout high school basketball player, Guigui remains passionate about the sport and has played in the NBA Entertainment League alongside celebrities such as Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Kevin Hart.
