Alejandro Fernández
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Alejandro Fernández Abarca (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈxandɾo feɾˈnandes aˈβaɾka]; born 24 April 1971) is a Mexican singer. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, he is the son of the Mexican singer Vicente Fernández.[1] Nicknamed as "El Potrillo"[2] by the media and his fans,[3][better source needed] he has sold over 20 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.[4] He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk, such as mariachi and charro, until he successfully branched out into pop music. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded two Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[5][6]
Alejandro Fernández | |
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Born | Alejandro Fernández Abarca (1971-04-24) 24 April 1971 (age 53) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Other names | El Potrillo ("The Colt") |
Occupation | Singer |
Works | Discography |
Spouse |
América Guinart
(m. 1992; div. 1998) |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Vicente Fernández (father) |
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Years active | 1981–Present |
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Website | alejandrofernandez |