VENIEN is a Filipino American born father, writer, illustrator, musician, and co-creator of the band VON. In 1987, VENIEN created the band VON along with his band-mate Goat. In 1992, VON was disbanded until VENIEN and Goat reunited the band in 2009. VENIEN also created Von Records in 2006 to release all of his music projects for the foreseeable future.