Beto Cuevas facts for kids
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Beto Cuevas
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Beto Cuevas in 2009.
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Luis Alberto Cuevas Olmedo
September 12, 1967 |
| Occupation | spokesperson, model, tv presenter, singer, record producer |
| Years active | 1988–2005, 2013–2016 (with La Ley) 2007–2013, 2016–present (solo singer) |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Santiago, Chile |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
Beto Cuevas, whose full name is Luis Alberto Cuevas Olmedo, is a famous singer and songwriter. He was born on September 12, 1967. Beto is from Chile and also has Canadian citizenship. He is best known as the lead singer of the popular Chilean band La Ley.
Besides singing, Beto is also a plastic artist and painter. He started his solo music career in 2008. His first solo album was called Miedo Escénico. In 2012, he released his second solo album, Transformación.
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Music Career Highlights
Joining the Band La Ley
In 1988, Beto Cuevas met Mauricio Clavería, the drummer for La Ley, during a trip to Concón, Chile. Mauricio invited Beto to join the band. La Ley had just lost two of its original members.
Beto quickly became the main singer for La Ley. His voice was featured on their first album, Desiertos. In the early years, Beto wrote the song lyrics. The band's founder, Andrés Bobe, wrote the music. La Ley became one of the most successful groups in Chile.
Leading La Ley
In 1994, Andrés Bobe sadly passed away in a motorcycle accident. After this, Beto Cuevas became the leader of La Ley. He took on a bigger role in creating the band's music. With Beto's help, the band grew even more popular across Latin America.
La Ley's music changed and developed under Beto's leadership. He even started helping to direct the band's music videos.
Grammy Award and MTV Unplugged
On February 21, 2001, La Ley was on a TV show in Chile. During the live show, they found out they had won a Grammy Award! They won for Best Alternative Rock Group. This was a huge moment for the band.
The next day, they performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. This performance, along with their Grammy win, was a big turning point. Later in 2001, La Ley recorded a special show called La Ley MTV Unplugged. This album was a massive success. It helped make La Ley known as one of the most important Chilean bands ever.
Beto's Solo Journey
In 2005, Beto Cuevas and his bandmates from La Ley decided to take a break. Beto then started working on his own music projects. He sang a song called "Loud" with famous DJs Masters at Work. He also re-recorded "Mentira" for a movie soundtrack.
Beto also worked with another Chilean band, Los Prisioneros. He played instruments and sang on their album Manzana. In 2007, he even acted in a TV show called Tiempo Final.
First Solo Album
In March 2008, Beto Cuevas began to perform solo. This was his first time performing without La Ley in over two years. He went on a small tour in the US before releasing his first solo album.
His debut solo album, Miedo Escénico, came out on September 23, 2008. It had three popular songs: "Vuelvo," "Háblame," and "Un Minuto de Silencio." In 2009, he recorded his own version of the classic song "Faith" by George Michael.
Helping Chile and New Music
On February 26, 2010, Beto Cuevas performed with the famous singer Raphael at the Viña del Mar Festival. He was supposed to perform solo the next day. However, a big earthquake hit southern Chile, and the festival was cancelled.
In May 2010, Beto released a special song called "Gracias a la Vida." Many famous singers joined him on this song, including Miguel Bosé, Michael Bublé, and Shakira. All the money from the song went to help people in Chile affected by the earthquake.
Beto released his second solo album, Transformación, on September 25, 2012. This album had 12 songs and featured a collaboration with Leire Martínez. It was recorded in the US and quickly became popular. Beto also became a coach on the TV talent show La Voz... México.
La Ley Reunites and Splits Again
In 2014, La Ley got back together after nine years. They went on a new tour. However, in 2016, the band announced they were splitting up again.
In 2019, Beto Cuevas played the role of Jesus Christ in a big Mexican musical production of Jesus Christ Superstar. More recently, in 2022 and 2023, Beto was a coach on The Voice Chile.
Personal Life and Background
Beto Cuevas grew up in different places. He was raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and later lived in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His family moved to Montreal to escape the government in Chile at the time. Because of this, Beto also has a Canadian passport.
He can speak three languages fluently: French, English, and Spanish. In 2002, Beto married model Estela Mora. They separated in 2007, but Estela continues to be his manager. Beto has two children: Martina, born in 1988, and Diego, born in 1992.
Music Albums
Solo Albums
Albums with La Ley
- 1990: Desiertos
- 1991: Doble Opuesto
- 1993: La Ley
- 1994: Cara de Dios
- 1995: Invisible
- 1998: Vértigo
- 2000: Uno
- 2001: La Ley MTV Unplugged
- 2003: Libertad
- 2004: Historias e Histeria
- 2014: Retour
- 2016: Adaptación
Acting Roles
Beto Cuevas has also acted in a few movies.
- In 2005, he played Padre Santiago in the Mexican film La mujer de mi hermano.
- In 2007, he had a bigger role as the character Santillan in the American film Borderland.
See also
In Spanish: Beto Cuevas para niños
