Alejandro Fernández Abarca, born on April 24, 1971 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, is a famous Mexican singer and one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time, with over 20 million albums sold worldwide.
His fans and the media affectionately call him “el potrillo” (The Colt). Fernández was initially known for his expertise in traditional Mexican folk music, such as mariachi and Mexican horse, but later he branched out into pop music.
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- Full name: Alejandro Fernández Abarca
- Nickname: El Potrillo (The Little Pony)
- Date of Birth: April 24, 1971
- Age: 53
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 1.74 m
- Parents: Vicente Fernández, María del Refugio Abarca
- Siblings: Vicente Fernandez Jr., Gerardo Fernandez, Alejandra Fernandez
- Spouse: Ximena Diaz (m. 1998, m. 2011)
- Children: Camila Fernandez, America Fernandez, Emiliano Fernandez
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Alejandro Fernández, 53, was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, on April 24, 1971. He initially studied architecture, but under the influence of his father, he switched to singing in 1991.
He is the youngest of his siblings, with two older brothers, Vicente, Jr. and Gerardo, and a sister, Alejandra. In Mexico, he and his brothers are known as “Los tres potrillos” (Three Ponies).
In the late 1990s, Fernandez’s brother, Vicente Jr., was kidnapped by an organized crime group.
As a warning, the kidnappers cut off one of his fingers and mailed it to his father. Vicente Jr. was finally released after Vicente Fernandez allegedly paid a large sum of money, although the exact amount was never revealed.
personal life
In 1998, Alejandro Fernández married Ximena Diaz and they have three children: Camila, America and Emiliano.
However, their marriage faced challenges, which ultimately led to divorce in 2011. Despite the end of their marriage, Fernandez remained devoted to his children, often publicly expressing his love and pride for them.
Profession
With the debut albumAlejandro Fernandez,” in 1992.
His powerful voice and moving performances have captivated audiences and won him widespread acclaim, and over the years he has released several successful albums that showcase his versatility in a variety of musical genres, including rancho, mariachi, pop and bolero.
Fernandez’s discography is filled with hits, including “I Dedicate It to the Degenerates,” “Are You a Drug Addict?” and “How Lucky Are You?”
He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Marc Anthony, further solidifying his status as a global icon.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Fernandez has also ventured into acting, appearing in the following films: “Zapata: A Hero’s Dream” and “Mont’s heir.”
Awards
- Latin Grammy Awards: Multiple wins and nominations
- Billboard Latin Music Awards: Multiple Winners and Nominations
- Premio Lo Nuestro: Multiple awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards: Best Latin Pop Album Nominated
net worth
Alejandro Fernandez has an estimated net worth of $25 million, accumulated through his successful music career, endorsements, and other business endeavors.
dispute
Alejandro Fernandez has been involved in several controversies, including a legal battle with Sony Music.
After his contract with Sony expired, the company attempted to release an album featuring some of his unreleased tracks.
Federal police stepped in and confiscated 6,000 copies of the album from Sony’s headquarters in Mexico City.
This song”different” was subsequently released online as the album’s lead single.
social media
- Instagram: @alexoficial
- Twitter: @alexoficial
Filmography
- Zapata: A Hero’s Dream
- Monte Nomad
Discography
- Alejandro Fernandez
- I love him
- Nina Amadeus Mia
- confidential
