Elmer Cortez (born December 2 in San Salvador, El Salvador, lives in Los Angeles, California, United States of America since he was a teenager), also known professionally as El Cortez, is a Salvadorian-American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio and television producer. Elmer Cortez is a Unique and Authentic Salvadorian-American Singer-Songwriter… It was an erotic song, “Nuestro sueño” (“Our Dream”) that made him discovered his natural talent to write music. His songs reflect his sensitivity to God, love, women and everything around him. Since he was ten years old, Cortez has written hundreds of songs inspired in the daily and human events. Many of his songs have been recorded by recognized artists such as Andy Madadian (The “Elvis Presley from Iran”), Shani, Lea and Sangre Latina. In 2005 BEST SONG OF THE YEAR: In Central America, the song “Mujer Prohibida” (“Forbidden Woman”) was placed in the number one position being the song that was requested the most on the radios of the 100 most popular songs. In 2006 THE ACADEMY OSCARS AWARD: The Song “El llamar de passion” (“The call of the wild”) interpreted by Shani was part of the movie “CRASH”, best movie of the year, with Sandra Bullocks and Matt Dillon. This movie was also nominated for the Golden Glove Awards and received many Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. In 2007 THE “CARBONERO” AWARD: Elmer Cortez won as the Romantic Composer of the year. Cortez has had numerous concerts and participation in relevant events in the United States, Central America and Mexico. Elmer is a Real Superstar, his romantic, tropical and popular music as well as his Gospel songs constantly play on the radio. His videos are a real sensation in television channels and YouTube. Elmer Cortez is well known among the television audience for his participation in Univision, Telemundo, Channel 22 and Channel 26 in Los Angeles, as well as numerous radio and television channels in Central America and Mexico. He is the Producer of the Television Shows “Departamente 15 Los Angeles” and “Conversando Sin Fronteras” and the Radio Shows “Capsulas de Fe” and “El Show De El Cortez” Elmer Cortez “El Cortez” is an artist distinguished for his constant and high quality work. Here you have an Authentic and Genuine Salvadorian-American Artist…