Chayanne
Puerto Rican singer (born 1968)
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- Elmer Figueroa Arce (born June 28, 1968), known professionally as Chayanne , is a Puerto Rican singer and actor.
- As an actor, Chayanne participated in two Puerto Rican telenovelas broadcast by the WAPA-TV television station in the 80s.
- Biography Early life Figueroa Arce's nickname "Chayanne" was given to him by his mother, in honor of his love for the 1950s American television series, Cheyenne .
- He joined another group, Los Chicos, and they produced several hit recordings, including "Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos" and "Ave Maria".
- Solo artist After Los Chicos separated in 1984, Chayanne began his career as a solo artist.
Elmer Figueroa Arce (born June 28, 1968), known professionally as Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican singer and actor. He has released 21 albums and sold over 15 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.
As an actor, Chayanne participated in two Puerto Rican telenovelas broadcast by the WAPA-TV television station in the 80s. These were Sombras del Pasado with Daniel Lugo and Alba Nydia Díaz, and Tormento with Lugo and Yazmin Pereira.
Biography
Early life
Figueroa Arce's nickname "Chayanne" was given to him by his mother, in honor of his love for the 1950s American television series, Cheyenne.
Career with Los Chicos
In the late 1970s, he auditioned for famed Puerto Rican group Menudo, but the producers told him that he was too young to be a member. He joined another group, Los Chicos, and they produced several hit recordings, including "Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos" and "Ave Maria". Los Chicos toured all over Latin America and became a major rival to Menudo when Chayanne was a member.
Solo artist
After Los Chicos separated in 1984, Chayanne began his career as a solo artist. He signed with RCA Víctor and released his debut album, Es mi Nombre, that year. His second album with RCA Víctor, Sangre Latina, was released in 1986.
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