Mexican Male Singers

Luis Miguel is a Mexican singer. Having performed in a wide range of styles like pop and jazz, Miguel is considered the most successful artist in the history of Latin America. One of the best-selling Latin musicians ever, Miguel is credited with popularizing the bolero genre. Thanks to his popularity, he has been referred to as the Latin Frank Sinatra.

Once a matinee idol in Mexico, Pedro Infante is remembered for his blockbuster hits such as Nosotros los pobres and Los tres García. He loved flying planes, using the pseudonym Captain Cruz and eventually died in a plane crash. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Bear for his performance in Tizoc.

Known as the king of Mexican rodeo, for performing in concerts on horseback, Mexican singer Joan Sebastian won the highest number of Grammy awards from his country. Over 20 of his songs made it to the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. An actor, too, he was seen in the telenovela Tú y yo.

Mexican singer and actor Diego Boneta rose to prominence starring in the 2012 American jukebox musical comedy film Rock of Ages. Boneta then furthered his acting career featuring in several films and television series, particularly playing the titular character in the Spanish-language American biographical television series Luis Miguel: The Series. Boneta has also released the studio albums Diego and Indigo.

Ariel Camacho was a Mexican singer and songwriter best remembered for leading his Regional Mexican band, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho. He died in a car accident at the age of 22. Following his death, his album El Karma became immensely popular. His band continues to make albums in his honor. 

Mexican actor-singer Alfonso Herrera first gained fame with his leading role of Miguel Arango Cervera in Rebelde, one of the most popular Latin American series. He later also appeared in El Dandy and the blockbuster film The Perfect Dictatorship. International audiences know him best as Javier from Ozark.

Jorge Negrete was a Mexican actor and singer. One of the most popular actors of his generation, Negrete helped create the charro film genre. He is credited with co-founding the Mexican Actors Association, where he served as one of its most important leaders. Such is his popularity that fans still pay tribute on his death anniversary by visiting his tomb.

Singer Alejandro Fernández, nicknamed El Potrillo, is the son of legendary singer-actor Vicente Fernández. Known for his chart-topping hits such as Si Tú Supieras and No Sé Olvidar, he has also sung duets with stars such as Rod Stewart and Christina Aguilera. He is also a 2-time Latin Grammy winner.

Antonio Aguilar was a Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and equestrian. Nicknamed Mexico's Horseman, Aguilar is credited with introducing a Mexican equestrian sport called charrería to international audiences. A prolific musician and actor, Antonio Aguilar recorded over 150 albums and appeared in over 120 films. His contribution to Mexican cinema earned him many awards including the Golden Ariel.

Known as El Gallo de Oro, Mexican singer Valentín Elizalde was a master of the Regional Mexican format and soared to fame with hits such as Vete Ya. He was 27 when he was shot to death in an ambush, shortly after he had finished a concert in Reynosa.

José Alfredo Jiménez was a Mexican singer-songwriter whose work is widely regarded as the foundation of modern Mexican music. Over the course of his illustrious career, Jiménez composed over 1,000 songs. Such is the popularity of his songs that many popular artists from around the world have recorded his songs for their own albums.  

Cristian Castro is a Mexican pop singer renowned for his light tenor voice range. He is counted among the most talented Hispanic pop singers of the last 30 years. Cristian Castro is also counted among the best-selling Latin artists and is known for his collaboration with popular producers like Richard Daniel Roman, Rudy Pérez, and Kike Santander.

The son of musician Ramón Covarrubias, Ramón Ayala was naturally drawn to music as a child and began playing the accordion. He has performed with several bands such as Los Pavoreales and is considered a master of Norteño music. He was also part of the popular duo Los Relámpagos del Norte.

Mexican singer-actor Carlos Rivera soared to fame after winning the Mexican music reality show La Academia. By playing Simba in the Spanish version of The Lion King, he became the first Mexican to star in a Disney production outside Mexico. He has also released chart-topping albums such as Yo Creo.

Agustín Lara was a Mexican composer and songwriter. Apart from gaining popularity in Mexico, Lara's work has also been appreciated in places like the Caribbean, United States, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Central and South America. Many of his songs have been recorded by several international singers like Enrico Caruso. Lara's life inspired the 1959 film The Life of Agustín Lara.

Starting his career with commercials, Mexican singer-actor Christopher von Uckermann later gained fame with his performance as Diego Bustamante in the iconic telenovela Rebelde. He also briefly sang with the teen pop group RBD and later launched a successful solo career. Fans also loved him in the hit series Kdabra.

Born in Tucson, Arizona, Regional Mexican music artist Luis Coronel caught the attention of Del Records at 16, when he uploaded a video of himself singing to his girlfriend on YouTube. The singer, known for hits such as Tu Boca Me Hipnotiza, had previously been an amateur boxer.

Mexican Mayan singer-composer Armando Manzanero was one of the finest Latin American musicians ever. He had composed hundreds of songs, won a Latin Grammy for his album Duets, and later became the first Mexican to win the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He died of COVID-19 at 85.

Christian Chávez is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of Giovanni Méndez López in the popular telenovela Rebelde. The success of Rebelde launched its spin-off pop group RBD and Chávez played an important role in making the group achieve international success between 2004 and 2009.

Emmanuel is a Mexican singer best known for his ballads which achieved popularity during the 1980s. He has been honored with prestigious awards such as Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to music. In 1997, Emmanuel's work in philanthropy was honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award.

Rigo Tovar was a Mexican singer, musician, and actor. Best remembered or his cumbias, Tovar achieved huge popularity for incorporating traditional Latin and Mexican music with contemporary instruments like a synthesizer. Rigo Tovar managed to sell more than 30 million albums and his music continues to influence several artists of all genres.

Aleks Syntek is a Mexican songwriter and singer best known for pioneering the Mexican version of the popular TV show, The Voice. Having earned nominations for prestigious awards like the Latin Grammy Awards and MTV Latin Awards, Aleks Syntek is often counted among the most popular and successful self-taught artists in Mexico.

Jorge Blanco is a Mexican musician, singer, dancer, and actor. He is best known for playing León Vargas in the Disney Channel TV series Violetta. He began his career as a teenager by appearing in a few TV shows. Eventually, he launched his music career as well and has released numerous singles. He is multilingual. 

Kalimba is a Mexican actor, singer, and voice actor. He is best known for his contribution as a voice actor, working in films like Disney's The Lion King and James and the Giant Peach. A controversial personality, Kalimba made headlines in 2011 when an arrest warrant was issued against him on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl.

Celso Pina was a Mexican singer, accordionist, and composer. He is credited with popularizing the cumbia rebajada style of music. Pina is remembered for his unique music which stemmed from the fact that he had no formal training as an accordionist. Celso Pina's album Barrio Bravo earned him a Latin Grammy Award nomination in 2002.

Rolando Villazón is a Mexican opera director and operatic tenor. He achieved international recognition in 1999 when he became the runner up of the annual opera competition, Plácido Domingo's Operalia. Apart from performing at prominent opera houses, Rolando Villazón also records solo CDs.