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Carlos Vives was born on August 7, 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia, as Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo. Famous singer, songwriter and actor.
He first came to fame in the 1980s starring in Colombian TV series Galito Ramirez. However, it was during the 1990s that Vives gained international fame by reinvigorating Vallenato music, fusing its traditional sounds with elements of rock and pop, bringing this iconic Colombian genre to a global audience. His breakthrough album, Provincial Classic (1993), featuring hits such as “lagotafria” and marked a turning point in his career.
Throughout his journey, Vives has won numerous honors for his significant contributions to Latin music, including multiple Latin Grammy Awards. His works often highlight Colombian culture, folklore and natural beauty, with songs including “Pa’ Mayte”, “La Tierra del Olvido”,” and”Fulvi and Nasser” became a cultural anthem.
In addition to music, Vives continues an acting career and is active in philanthropic endeavors, particularly initiatives aimed at preserving indigenous and Caribbean Colombian heritage.
Colombian singer-songwriter and actor
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| Real name: | Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo |
| stage name: | Carlos Vives |
| born: | August 7, 1961 (63 years old) |
| place of birth: | Santa Marta, Colombia |
| Country of Citizenship: | Colombia |
| educate: | Julio Mario Santo Domingo School, Jorge Tadeo Lozano University |
| high: | 178 cm |
| parents: | Luis Aurelio Vives, Arasli Flores Restrepo |
| Brothers and sisters: | Guillermo Vives, Luis Aurelio Vives, Sergio Vives |
| spouse: | Claudia Elena Vásquez (m. 2008), Herlinda Gómez (m. 1990–2004), Margarita Rosa de Frances Co (Margarita Rosa de Francisco, married 1988–1990) |
| Girlfriend·Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Lucy Vives, Elena Vives, Pedro Vives, Carlos Enrique Vives |
| Profession: | Actor•Songwriter |
| net worth: | $9 million |
Early life and education
Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo was born on August 7, 1961 in Santa Marta, a city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. He is of mixed Spanish, indigenous and African ancestry, reflecting the diverse ethnic makeup of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. His complexion is often described as mulatto or mulatto.
Vives, who grew up in a Catholic family, has spoken about his faith but is not known for his overt religious beliefs in his public persona. His father, Luis Aurelio Vives, was a doctor and his mother, Aracely Restrepo, was a housewife. Carlos Vives has three brothers: Guillermo Vives, known for his music and production work; and Luis Aurelio Vives and Sergio Vives, who followed in his father’s footsteps and became a doctor; and Sergio Vives, who also dabbled in music.
Vives attended Julio Mario Santo Domingo School In Bogotá he was introduced to acting and performing arts. Later he studied at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University He studied advertising in Bogota. However, his passion for the arts led him to leave university before completing his degree to focus on his acting and music career.
Profession
Carlos Vives began his entertainment career as an actor and gained widespread recognition in the 1980s for his role as boxer Galito in the Colombian television series Galito Ramirez. This breakthrough role made him a household name in Colombia and laid the foundation for his eventual transition to music.
His early music career, including his debut album For Fuera and for Dentero (1986), leaning towards pop and rock. However, with the release of the film, his career reached new heights. Provincial Classic (1993), a groundbreaking album that blended traditional Vallenato music with modern elements such as rock, pop and Caribbean rhythms. Popular songs like “lagotafria” and”La Celosa” reignited interest in vallenato and introduced it to a global audience.
Building on this success, Vives released critically acclaimed albums such as orviedo island (1995) and my land love (1999), further cementing his status as a cultural icon. Such as “orviedo island” became an anthem that celebrated Colombia’s beauty and tradition. His innovative blend of traditional and modern sounds has earned him multiple Latin Grammy Awards and widespread acclaim.
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Vives continued to push creative boundaries, incorporating reggaeton, pop, and other Latin music styles into vallenato. albums such as Dejam Entral (2001), my pueblo rock (2004), and deep corazon (2013) highlighted his versatility, the latter featuring the hit song “Fulvi and Nasser,” one of his most iconic songs. He later explored the roots of Colombian music cambiana (2020) and its sequel cambiana ii (2021), blending ancient rhythms with modern styles.
Collaborations with artists such as Shakira, Juanes and Maluma expanded his influence and cemented his status as a pioneer of Latin music.
Vives also maintained his acting career, appearing in films such as Escobar: El Patrón del Mal, There, he played a character inspired by people close to Pablo Escobar.
In addition to entertainment, he is also passionate about philanthropy. through his Trapera In his foundation, he advocates for the culture, music and environment of the Colombian Caribbean. His efforts have earned him numerous honors, including a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
social media
- Wikipedia: Carlos Vives
- Instagram: Carlos Vives (@carlosvives)
- YouTube: Carlos Vives
personal life
Carlos Vives married Colombian actress Margarita Rosa de Francisco in 1988. Their relationship attracted widespread media attention, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1990. They had no children. His second marriage was to Herlinda Gómez in 1990, with whom he had two children: Carlos Enrique Vives and Lucy Vives Lucy Vives. The marriage lasted for 14 years and was finally divorced in 2004.
Since 2008, Váves has been married to former Miss Colombia Claudia Elena Vásquez. They have two children: Elena Vives and Pedro Vives. Claudia has been an important figure in Vives’ life, often appearing in his social media posts and public events. Vives often shares heartfelt messages to celebrate their anniversary and express his love for her.
Carlos Vives has a total of four children. He is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. It is understood that he dated within the Colombian entertainment industry before his marriage, but these relationships are not widely documented. His most famous early romance was with Margarita Rosa de Francisco, whose on-screen chemistry inspired him while filming the film. Galito Ramirez.
net worth
Carlos Vives’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $9 million. This wealth is mainly due to his successful music career, which has seen him sell millions of records around the world with albums such as “”.Provincial Classic,” “orviedo island,” and”deep corazon“.
His net worth also comes from his acting roles in Colombian television and movies, as well as income from live performances, tours, and various endorsements.
In addition, Vives has expanded his income through collaborations with other artists and his initiatives such as “philanthropy” and “cultural preservation”.Trapera” Base.
discography
music album
- For Fuera and For Dentero (1986)
- Rice’s Escape(1987)
- City Center(1990)
- Un Volumen (1991)
- Provincial Classic(1993)
- The Land of Orvieto (1995)
- Tengo Tetsu(1997)
- My love for the land(1999)
- Dejame Ntela(2001)
- My Village Rock (2004)
- Provincial Classic II (2009)
- Abyss(2013)
- Más + Corazón Profundo (2014) – Reissue of “Corazón Profundo”
- Vives(2017)
- Cambiana(2020)
- Cambiana II(2021)
famous singles
- “La Gota Fria”
- “La Celosa”
- “Pamet”
- “Orvieto Land”
- “Fruta Fresca”
- “Komotu”
- “Walvi and Nasser”
- “Belal Contigo”
- “La Bicicleta” (with Shakira)
- “Robarte un Beso” (with Sebastian Yatra)
- “Cambiana”
film chronology
tv show
- “Galito Ramirez” (1986) – Played the title role of Leonardo “Galito” Ramirez.
- “Escalona” (1990-1991) – Played Rafael Escalona, which also influenced his music career.
- “Escobar: El Patrón del Mal” (2012) – plays Maximo “Max” Meester, a character based on Pablo Escobar’s real-life associate.
- “Tuyo y Mío” (2018) – In this series, he plays a character inspired by his own life.
Movie
- “La Estrategia del Caracol” (1993) – Although not the main character, this film is important in Colombian cinema.
- Loving Pablo (2017) – He had a cameo role in this film about Pablo Escobar.
Other significant contributions
- Collaborations: Vives has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Shakira, Juanes, Maluma, Ricky Martin and more to bring Colombian music to a global audience.
- Philanthropy: Through the “Tras la Perla” foundation, he supports cultural preservation, education and environmental projects in Colombia.
