Luis Fonsi

Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López- Cepero, more commonly known as Luis Fonsi, ( born April 15, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a singer and composer, who represents the so-called pop Latino.

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Biography

Luis Fonsi was born in Puerto Rico and moved at a young age with his family to Orlando, Florida. From the age of ten he was desirous to become a member of the boy band Menudo Latin American, but which he could not realize. Instead, he appeared in several lesser-known boy bands with, among other things, in the band Big Guys, where he became friends with the future * NSYNC member Joey Fatone. In 1995, Fonsi began his musical studies at Florida State University. In April 2005 he returned to the stage, as he was invited by the former Menudo member Ray Reyes to give along with the Puerto Rican Adamari López a concert.

Music career

Instead of trying to become famous in the U.S. as a member of a boy band, Fonsi created a solid foundation for his career. While studying music at Florida State University, he casually took demo songs on in Miami. The President of the Student Council Music finally discovered Fonsis talent and arranged a record contract with a major record label. In 1998, Luis Fonsi recorded his first CD, Commenzaré ( I'll start ), which instantly became a hit not only in Puerto Rico, but in Latin America overall. The next CD, Eterno ( Eternal ), which followed in 2000, also had great success. At this time he also sang a duet with Christina Aguilera for her Spanish language album Mi Reflejo. Meanwhile, Fonsi had become a celebrity in Spain, so he sang for the millennium for Pope John Paul II. In the same year Ednita Nazario won a Latin Grammy for a song that Fonsi had composed. In addition, he appeared on the occasion of 11th September on together with various other artists at the White House. Were founded in 2001 remixes of the two albums Commenzaré and Eterno, while Fonsi on his next album, Amor Secreto (Secret Love), worked, which was released in 2002. At the same time circulated in the press, the rumor of an affair between Fonsi and a well-known singer from Puerto Rico who had divorced and bought a house near Fonsis estate in Orlando little earlier. Despite this scandal came soon after his first English album, Fight the Feeling, on the market ( in 2002 ), which, however, did not sell well in the USA. In 2004, he worked with former Spice Girl Emma Bunton together for their second solo album Free Me. Fonsis fifth CD Abrazar la Vida ( Life hug ) opened for him by his sales quota new markets in Europe and the single ¿ Quién te dijo eso? ( Who told you that? ) Reached high positions in the charts. He became internationally known through his sixth album Paso a Paso ( Step by Step ). The single Nada es para siempre ( Nothing is forever) even reached the top chart and gave Fonsi nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards. Published in 2006, Fonsi his first Best Of album Éxitos 98:06 ( 98:06 achievements ). In September 2008, the album Palabras del Silencio followed (Words of Silence ). With the single No me doy por vencido ( I will not give up ) then the first time he reached the Billboard Hot 100 ( # 98 initially, finally number 92 ) and also # 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks. On October 10, 2008 Fonsi gave a private concert for the 700 winners of a contest sponsored by Pepsi. On 11 December 2009 he joined the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama in Oslo, Norway, on.

Acting Career

In 2004, Luis Fonsi made ​​his debut in the Mexican telenovela Corazones Al Limite ( heart to the limit ) in the role of Roy. He expressed that he would like to continue his acting career, but said no to this effect together with his ex-wife Adamari López.

Private life

In 2004, spread in the media the rumor Fonsi and his fellow actress Adamari López had admitted to have marriage plans. When in 2005 was during an international tour at Fonsis López diagnosed with cancer, he said from his concerts to stay with her until she was discharged 2006. On June 3, 2006 Fonsi and López were married in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. 8 November 2009 Fonsi and López gave their divorce officially known.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Commenzaré (1998)
  • Eterno (2000)
  • Amor Secreto (2002)
  • Fight the Feeling ( 2002)
  • Abrazar la Vida (2003)
  • Paso a Paso (2005)
  • Palabras del Silencio (2008)

Compilations

  • Remixes (2001)
  • Éxitos 98:06 (2006)
  • Luis Fonsi Live (2004)
  • Éxitos 98:06 Los Videos ( 2006)

Filmography

TV

  • Taina (2001); guest appearance
  • Corazones Al Limite (2004); Roy

Awards

Premio Lo Nuestro

  • Male Artist of the Year ( Pop ) - 2007, 2009, 2010
  • Song of the Year ( Pop ) - 2010
  • Collaboration of the Year (General ) - 2010

Premios Juventud

  • Hottest Romance (along with Adamari López ) - 2006, 2009
  • He's Got Style - 2007, 2009
  • The Perfect Combination - 2009
  • Artist of the Moment - 2009
  • Catchiest Tune - 2009
  • CD To Die For - 2009
  • Best Ballad - 2009
  • Favorite Pop Artist - 2009
  • Is My Idol - 2009
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