Chayanne
Puerto Rican singer and actor with 21 albums.
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Elmer Figueroa Arce, better known as Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican performer who has sold over 15 million records across 21 albums. In the 1980s, he acted in two telenovelas for WAPA-TV: Sombras del Pasado and Tormento.
Biography
Chayanne's mother gave him his nickname, inspired by his fondness for the 1950s American television series Cheyenne. In the late 1970s, he auditioned for the group Menudo but was deemed too young. He then joined Los Chicos, which produced hits such as "Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos" and "Ave Maria"; the group toured Latin America and became a major rival to Menudo during his membership. After Los Chicos disbanded in 1984, Chayanne launched a solo career with RCA Víctor, releasing his debut album Es mi Nombre that year, followed by Sangre Latina in 1986.
He moved to Sony Music in 1987 and released his first self-titled album, which blended ballads and dance tracks and included the hits "Peligro de Amor" and "Fiesta en América". On November 1, 1988, he issued a second self-titled album featuring singles like "Tu Pirata Soy Yo", "Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha", and "Este Ritmo Se Baila Así". Concurrently, he became a Pepsi spokesperson, with the first Spanish-language advertising spot aired nationally on U.S. television during the 1989 Grammy Awards telecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Chayanne born?
Chayanne was born on 28 June 1968 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
When was Chayanne active?
Chayanne has been active since 1978.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Chayanne (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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