Christopher Velez is a singer and member of the band CNCO. In 2015, he won the first season of the Spanish-language singing competition “La Banda” and signed a five-year record deal with Sony Latin Music.
They released their debut album “Primera Cita” in 2016 and their hit song “Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)” has been viewed over 1 billion times on YouTube.
Velez, who used to post covers on his YouTube channel, had planned to study music before being selected to participate in “La Banda,” where he sang songs such as “Kilometros” and “Hoy tengo ganas de ti.”
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- Full name: Christopher Velez
- Date of Birth: December 23, 1995
- Age: 27
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Ecuador
- Nationality: Ecuadorian American
- Occupation: singer, dancer
early life
Christopher Velez was born on December 23, 1995 in Ecuador and later moved to the United States with his family. Velez grew up in New Jersey and showed a love for singing and dancing at an early age. His musician parents recognized his talent and supported him in pursuing his dream.
The youngest of four siblings, Velez’s family often performed together at local events and parties. He attended high school in New Jersey, where he continued to hone his singing and dancing skills.
Despite growing up in the United States, Velez still has deep Ecuadorian roots, often incorporating Latin influences into his music. Known for his soulful vocals and energetic dance moves, he has won a loyal following around the world.
Personal life
Although he is often busy with his music career, Christopher is a devoted family man. He has a daughter named Siena, who he raises with his partner Gabriela Gonzalez. Christopher and Gabriela have been together for several years and often share glimpses of their family life on social media.
Christopher is also active in charity work and uses his platform to raise awareness for important causes.
He has worked with organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Cancer Society to help raise funds for research and treatment.
Profession
In 2015, Christopher Velez auditioned for the first season of La Banda, a reality competition show produced by Simon Cowell and Ricky Martin. The show aims to discover and unite a group of talented young singers to form an extraordinary Latin pop band.
Christopher impressed the judges with his smooth vocals and dynamic dance moves and was chosen to join the all-male Latin American band CNCO. The group ultimately won the competition and became one of the most popular Latin boy bands in the world.
Since then, CNCO has released several hit singles and albums, including “Diganle,” “Para Enamorarte,” “Quisiera,” and “Mi Medicina.” Christopher is known for his powerful voice and electrifying stage presence, and the band has a large and loyal fan base around the world.
net worth
As of 2022, sources estimate Christopher Velez’s net worth to be around $1 million.
However, please note that his net worth may have changed due to various factors, such as changes in his career, investments, and other financial decisions.
Social Media
- Instagram: @christophervele
- Twitter: @christopherbvelezrm
Discography
- Diganle
- For your lover
- Kisiera
- I need to
- Chen Facil
- Hey DJ
- My Medicine
