Biography
Introducing Marcelo Eugenio Trevino, an esteemed Mexican/Canadian composer and producer renowned for his exceptional work in composing music for a diverse array of films and television programs, with a particular focus on children's programming and animation. Marcelo holds a distinguished degree in Film Scoring and Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, conferred upon him in 2000/2001.
Marcelo's recent accomplishments include his masterful scoring of "The Casagrandes Movie" for Nickelodeon Animation/Netflix, a production that swiftly rose to the ranks of the Top 10 Movies on Netflix Worldwide. Additionally, he contributed his talents to the animated series "Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Camp Crush" for KickstartEnt/Mattel and YouTube, amassing an impressive viewership exceeding 40.5 million.
Presently, Marcelo is fully engaged in scoring duties for the animated series "SUPER TEAM CANADA," led by esteemed Canadian-American actor, voice actor, and comedian Will Arnett for Atomic Cartoons/Bell Media. This project boasts an illustrious cast lineup and writing team, elevating its anticipation.
Marcelo's portfolio showcases a multitude of noteworthy projects, including his contributions to the Emmy award-winning animated TV series "The Last Kids on Earth" for Netflix, the dynamic soccer action-animated feature film "K-9 World Cup" for Tricoast Studios/Amazon Studios, PBS’s "Rocket Saves the Day," and Disney's animated TV series "Astra Force" for Graphic India/Disney.
Notably, Marcelo has also made significant contributions to the music scene through his collaboration with Mexico's leading alternative rock band Panda, where he served as an arranger, producer, and keyboard player. From his involvement in MTV Unplugged to the release of his own award-winning solo album, "Todo," Marcelo has left an indelible mark.
Driven by his passion for animation and his commitment to delivering top-tier scores, Marcelo endeavours to infuse each project with energy, innovation, and emotion, thereby bringing it to life in a profound manner. With two Leo Awards for Best Musical Score in Animation or Series (2020, 2021), Marcelo has emerged as the preeminent composer for animation.
Beyond his professional projects, Marcelo finds solace in indulging in the latest cinematic offerings, engaging in discussions surrounding music technology, and cherishing quality time spent in Squamish BC, Canada, with his cherished daughters, Nina and Emma, and his son, Marcelo.
Let's hear what Marcelo's collaborators have to say about working with him:
”Marcelo poured his soul and extra GRANDE heart on this score.”
Miguel Puga, Emmy Award-Winning Director, Writer and Producer The Casagrandes
"Marcelo was fantastic to work with. He's gracious, with an open attitude to notes and collaboration, and was quick and reliable, never missing a deadline. He has a fantastic ability to write in many different musical styles and his compositions elevated the emotion of the scenes of our show and really brought them to life"
Scott Peterson, Emmy Award-Winning Showrunner & Producer for The Last Kids on Earth (Netflix), Head Writer on Phineas and Ferb, Milo's Murphy's Law (Disney)
"Working with Marcelo was an inspiring collaboration. His in-depth knowledge and passion for a variety of music styles really helped boost our production with the kind of hybrid audio we were looking for. So easy to approach, and always fun to talk to, Marcelo is a composer I am looking forward to working with over and over again!"
Bernice Gordon, Director, Kickstart Entertainment, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Camp Crush (Mattel/YouTube)
If you're interested in exploring potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out to Marcelo's agent, Hannah Merrington, at DNA Music Limited. Let's embark on a journey of creativity together!