Famous Mexican Singers

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Anahí
(Mexican Actress, Singer and Former Member of the Popular Group ‘RBD')
Anahí
31
Birthdate: May 14, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mexican singer-actor Anahi began her entertainment career with the show Chiquilladas as a toddler. She later soared to fame as Mia Colucci from the popular telenovela Rebelde and was also part of the hit pop group RBD. She is best known for her Billboard-topping track Rumba.

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Luis Miguel
(Youngest Artist Ever to Win a Grammy at the Age of 14)
Luis Miguel
19
Birthdate: April 19, 1970
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico

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.

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Thalía
(Famous as 'Queen of Latin Pop')
Thalía
13
Birthdate: August 26, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Four-time Latin Billboard Award-winning artist Thalia, known as the “Queen of Latin Pop,” was part of the band Timbiriche before venturing into a solo career. She has also been a successful telenovela actor, owns a fashion brand, has her own radio show, and has written four books, including a memoir.
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 4 
Dulce María
(Actress, Singer,)
Dulce María
27
Birthdate: December 6, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mexico City

Starting her entertainment career at age 5, Dulce María was seen in countless commercials before she began performing in music groups and telenovelas. She soared to fame as Roberta Alexandra from the popular series Rebelde. She also released hit singles such as No Sé Llorar and worked with PETA.

 5 
Vicente Fernández
(Singer, actor, and movie producer whose career has spanned more than fifty years and resulted in seven Latin Grammy Awards.)
Vicente Fernández
7
Birthdate: February 17, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Died: December 12, 2021
One of Mexico’s best-known cultural icons, singer-actor Vicente Fernández gained nicknames such as The King of Ranchera Music. Known for his signature oversized sombrero and eye-catching costumes, he sold more than 50 million albums throughout his career and won 3 Grammys and 9 Latin Grammys. He also produced Mexican films.
 6 
Juan Gabriel
(Singer)
Juan Gabriel
6
Birthdate: January 7, 1950
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Died: August 28, 2016
Regarded by many as Mexico’s Elvis Presley, singer Juan Gabriel sold more than 60 million records, while his songs have been translated to languages such as Japanese and French. Though never married, he had six children, two of them with his domestic employees. Interestingly, some tabloids suggested he was gay.
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Chalino Sanchez
(He specialized in Regional Mexican music)
Chalino Sanchez
6
Birthdate: August 30, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: El Guayabo, Sinaloa, Mexico
Died: May 16, 1992
 8 
Maite Perroni
(Mexican Singer-Songwriter and Actress Known for Her Multiple Roles in TV Series)
Maite Perroni
7
Birthdate: March 9, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican actor Maite Perroni, known as The New Queen of The Telenovelas, soared to fame as Guadalupe "Lupita" Fernández in the Mexican telenovela Rebelde and as Alma Solares in the Netflix series Dark Desire. She became an international sensation with the Latin Grammy-nominated pop group RBD and later went solo.
 9 
Pedro Infante
(Actor, Singer, Film actor, Carpenter)
Pedro Infante
4
Birthdate: November 18, 1917
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Mazatlán
Died: April 15, 1957

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.

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Joan Sebastian
(Singer-songwriter, Actor, Poet, Record producer)
Joan Sebastian
5
Birthdate: April 8, 1951
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Guerrero
Died: July 13, 2015

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.

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María Félix
(Film icon throughout the '40s and '50s for her role in movies such as Doña Bárbara and The Devil is a Woman)
María Félix
5
Birthdate: April 8, 1914
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Álamos, Mexico
Died: April 8, 2002
 12 
José José
(Musician, Singer and Actor)
José José
8
Birthdate: February 17, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico
Died: September 28, 2019
 13 
Diego Boneta
(Actor who gained wider recognition after starring in Rock of Ages alongside Tom Cruise and the Netflix biographical series Luis Miguel: The Series)
Diego Boneta
6
Birthdate: November 29, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

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.

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Gloria Trevi
(Singer-Songwriter Best Known as 'The Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop' )
Gloria Trevi
7
Birthdate: February 15, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Monterrey, Mexico
After leaving home at 12, Gloria Trevi earned money as a street performer in Mexico City. With hits such as Dr. Psiquiatra, she soon became The Mexican Madonna. Her life came crashing down when she and her mentor, Sergio Andrade, were accused of using their back-up singers as sex slaves.
 15 
Ariel Camacho
(Singer, songwriter)
Ariel Camacho
5
Birthdate: July 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Guamuchil, Sinaloa
Died: February 25, 2015

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. 

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Belinda Peregrín
(Spanish-Mexican Singer, Songwriter and Actress)
Belinda Peregrín
12
Birthdate: August 15, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Mexican singer-songwriter and actress Belinda Peregrín, tagged as "Princess of Latin Pop" by international press is best known for her commercially hit studio albums like Belinda and Utopía and singles like Vivir, which made her the third best-selling female Mexican act. She also had screen success with films like The Cheetah Girls 2 and Mexican telenovelas like Amigos x siempre.   

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Marco Antonio Solís
(Singer, composer, musician, record producer)
Marco Antonio Solís
4
Birthdate: December 29, 1959
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, Mexico
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Natalia Lafourcade
(Has been one of the most successful singers in Latin America)
Natalia Lafourcade
5
Birthdate: February 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
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Alfonso Herrera
(Actor, Singer, Television actor)
Alfonso Herrera
6
Birthdate: August 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City

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.

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Aracely Arámbula
(Actress, Singer)
Aracely Arámbula
6
Birthdate: March 6, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Chihuahua, Mexico
 21 
Maribel Guardia
(Actress)
Maribel Guardia
6
Birthdate: May 29, 1959
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San José, Costa Rica
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Aarón Díaz
(Actor)
Aarón Díaz
5
Birthdate: March 7, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
 23 
Margo Rey
(Singer-Songwriter)
Margo Rey
5
Birthdate: October 18, 1966
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Acapulco

Mexican singer Margo Rey was born to a Flamenco dancer mother. She ventured into music at 11 and never looked back, tasting success with her rare blend of jazz and pop, which she calls “Organica.” She is a breast cancer survivor and is married to comedian Ron White.

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Paulina Rubio
(Famous as the 'Queen of Latin Pop' and Former Member of the Successful Pop Group 'Timbiriche')
Paulina Rubio
8
Birthdate: June 17, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

The daughter of Mexican actor Susana Dosamantes, Paulina Rubio had decided to become a singer at age 7. She soared to fame with the children’s band Timbiriche and later released chart-topping solo tracks such as Mio. She has appeared in telenovelas and has hosted the show Vive el Verano, too.

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Alejandro Fernández
(Singer, Actor)
Alejandro Fernández
4
Birthdate: April 24, 1971
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Guadalajara

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.

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Julieta Venegas
(Pop Singer Known for Her Single ‘Andar Conmigo')
Julieta Venegas
3
Birthdate: November 24, 1970
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Born to photographer parents, singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas was naturally included toward the arts and was trained in ballet, painting, and music in childhood. She later performed with bands such as Tijuana No! and also released solo hits such as Me Voy. The 6-time Latin Grammy winner is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

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Jorge Negrete
(Actor, Singer, Film actor)
Jorge Negrete
3
Birthdate: November 30, 1911
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Guanajuato
Died: December 5, 1953

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.

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Rafael Amaya
(Actor, Singer, Model, Television actor, Film actor)
Rafael Amaya
6
Birthdate: February 28, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hermosillo
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Pepe Aguilar
(Singer-songwriter, actor)
Pepe Aguilar
3
Birthdate: August 7, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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Lucero
(Mexican Singer, Actress, Songwriter, and Television Host)
Lucero
4
Birthdate: August 29, 1969
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mexican singer, actor, and host Lucero is lovingly referred to as La Novia de América by her fans. Initially a child actor, she later starred in countless telenovelas and films. She also released chartbusting tracks such as La única que te entiende. She was married to singer Manuel Mijares for 14 years.

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Ninel Conde
(Actor, Singer, Television actor, Model)
Ninel Conde
4
Birthdate: September 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Toluca Municipality

Best known as Alma Rey from the telenovela Rebelde, Mexican actor-singer Ninel Conde has appeared in numerous other telenovelas such as Mar de amor and En tierras salvajes. She is also known for her hit tracks such as Todo conmigo and has been a judge on the dance reality show Mira Quien Baila.

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Antonio Aguilar
(Actor, Singer, Film actor)
Antonio Aguilar
5
Birthdate: May 17, 1919
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tayahua, Zacatecas
Died: June 19, 2007

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.

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Valentín Elizalde
(Singer of Banda music who was tragically killed at age 27. He is remembered for Banda hits like Vete Ya and Mi Virgencita.)
Valentín Elizalde
3
Birthdate: February 1, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Navojoa, Mexico
Died: November 25, 2006

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.

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Alessandra Rosaldo
(Actor, Singer, Television actor)
Alessandra Rosaldo
5
Birthdate: September 11, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City

Initially part of the Mexican pop band Sentidos Opuestos, Alessandra Rosaldo also won the reality series Bailando por un Sueño. She later soared to fame with her roles in telenovelas such as Amarte es mi Pecado and also starred in films such as Pulling Strings and Instructions Not Included.

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Itatí Cantoral
(Actress, Singer)
Itatí Cantoral
4
Birthdate: May 13, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
 36 
Sandra Echeverría
(Actress, Singer)
Sandra Echeverría
2
Birthdate: December 11, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
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José Alfredo Jiménez
(Singer-Songwriter)
José Alfredo Jiménez
3
Birthdate: January 19, 1926
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Died: November 23, 1973

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.  

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Verónica Castro
(Actor, Singer, Presenter)
Verónica Castro
5
Birthdate: October 19, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mexico City
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Ana Gabriel
(Pop singer who has released over twenty albums since 1985 and who sang hits like "Ay Amor" and "Es Demasiado Tarde.")
Ana Gabriel
3
Birthdate: December 10, 1955
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Guamúchil, Mexico

Known as La Luna de América, Mexican singer Ana Gabriel had started performing on stage at age 6. Best known for her chartbusting hits such as Quién Como Tú and Cosas del Amor, the Grammy-nominated singer has also got her own “Star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Javier Solís
(Singer)
Javier Solís
3
Birthdate: September 1, 1931
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
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Paulina Goto
(Actress)
Paulina Goto
4
Birthdate: July 29, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Monterrey

Mexican actor Paulina Goto soared to fame with the telenovela Niña de mi Corazón and later also performed as part of the pop group Eme 15. She was also in the news for her relationship with her Un camino hacia el destino co-star Horacio Pancheri, though they broke up later.

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Ximena Sariñana
(Actor, Singer, Jazz musician, Television actor, Film actor, Songwriter)
Ximena Sariñana
4
Birthdate: October 29, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Guadalajara

Ximena Sariñana is a Mexican actress and singer-songwriter whose debut album Mediocre earned her international recognition and a Grammy nomination in 2009. Ximena Sariñana is also known for her humanitarian efforts; in 2020, she took part in a charity single titled Resistiré México in an attempt to help those in need in Mexico.

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Eugenio Siller
(Actor best known for starring in popular novelas Rebelde, Código Postal, Al Diablo con los Guapos, Mi pecado, Aurora)
Eugenio Siller
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tampico, Mexico
 44 
Alejandra Guzmán
(Actor, Singer, Television actor)
Alejandra Guzmán
5
Birthdate: February 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mexico City

Alejandra Guzmán is a Mexican musician, composer, singer, and actress. She is counted among the most successful and popular Mexican female singers, having sold over 20 million albums over the course of her career. Alejandra Guzmán has also won several prestigious awards, such as a Latin Grammy, ASCAP Latin Award, and Premios Juventud.

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Julia Pastrana
(Performer)
Julia Pastrana
4
Birthdate: 1834 AD
Birthplace: Sinaloa, Mexico
Died: March 25, 1860
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David Zepeda
(Actor known for participating in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley)
David Zepeda
2
Birthdate: September 19, 1973
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
 47 
Cristian Castro
(Mexican Pop Singer Known for His Light Tenor Vocal Range)
Cristian Castro
3
Birthdate: December 8, 1974
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

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.

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Laura Zapata
(Actress, singer, and dancer Famous for her TVyNovelas Award-winning roles in the telenovelas Rosa Salvaje and Maria Mercedes)
Laura Zapata
2
Birthdate: July 31, 1956
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
 49 
Joy
(Mexican pop duo formed in 2005 by brother and sister)
Joy
0
Birthdate: June 20, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mexico
 50 
Ramón Ayala
(Singer)
Ramón Ayala
3
Birthdate: December 8, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

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.