Cristian Castro facts for kids
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Cristian Castro
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| Birth name | Cristian Sáinz Castro |
| Born | 8 December 1974 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Latin pop, bolero, mariachi, pop rock, Latin rock, alternative rock, soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Orfeón, Fonovisa, BMG U.S. Latin, Universal Music Latino, Sony Music Latin |
Cristian Sáinz Castro (born December 8, 1974) is a famous pop singer from Mexico. He is known for his powerful voice and has sold over 12 million records worldwide. This makes him one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.
Cristian comes from a very famous family. His parents are the well-known actors Verónica Castro and Manuel "El Loco" Valdés. His uncle was Ramón Valdés, who played the popular character Don Ramón in the TV show El Chavo del Ocho.
The famous Mexican singer Juan Gabriel once said that Castro was "the man with the most faculties to sing in Mexico," meaning he had one of the best singing voices in the country.
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Early Life and Career
Cristian Castro was born in Mexico City. He grew up in the world of entertainment. As a baby, he appeared in a telenovela (a type of TV drama series) called El derecho de nacer. He also acted in TV commercials and appeared in the Mexican version of the musical Mame.
When he was a child, he entered a TV singing contest called Juguemos a Cantar. Even though he didn't make it to the finals because he was too young, it was his first time singing on television.
Rise to Stardom
First Albums (1992–1996)
In 1992, at the age of 18, Cristian released his first album, Agua Nueva. It was a huge hit in Mexico and even earned him a Grammy nomination. His career took off, and he became an international teen idol.
His song "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" ("I Will Never Forget You") became a number-one hit in 1993 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart. To thank his fans in Puerto Rico, he dedicated a song to the country on his second album.
In 1994, he released El Camino del Alma. This album included the song "Mañana" ("Tomorrow"), which was written by the legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel. He continued to release successful albums like El Deseo De Oir Tu Voz in 1996, which had several hit songs. He also sang the theme songs for popular telenovelas, like Morelia and Ángela.
International Success (1997–2004)
In 1997, Castro signed with a new record label, BMG, and released the album Lo Mejor De Mi. The album was very popular and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album of the Year. He started working with other famous artists, singing duets with singers like Olga Tañón.
His 1999 album, Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor, was a massive success. It had four hit singles that reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. In 2001, he released Azul, which won the award for Best Latin Pop Album of the Year. A year later, he recorded the song "Flying Without Wings" with the popular Irish boy band Westlife.
New Music and Tributes (2005–2012)
Castro continued to make music with the record label Universal Music Latino. In 2005, he released the album Días Felices. In 2007, he recorded his first mariachi album, El Indomable, which was produced by the legendary mariachi singer Vicente Fernández.
In 2009, he released El culpable soy yo. He also took part in a special concert to celebrate the singer José José. This inspired him to record a tribute album to José José called Viva el Príncipe in 2010. It was so popular that he released a second tribute album, Mi Amigo El Príncipe, the next year.
Recent Years
In 2013, Castro released a live album called Primera Fila: Día 1. On this album, he sang his greatest hits and some new songs. He also performed with other popular artists like Reik, Ha*Ash, and his mother, Verónica Castro. The album was a big success and was followed by Primera Fila: Día 2 in 2014.
Personal Life
Cristian Castro has lived in different countries, including Argentina and Uruguay. He has been married before and has children. When he was a child, Castro was diagnosed with autism.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Agua Nueva (1992)
- Un Segundo en el Tiempo (1993)
- El Camino del Alma (1994)
- El Deseo de Oír Tu Voz (1996)
- Lo Mejor de Mí (1997)
- Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor (1999)
- Azul (2001)
- Amar Es (2003)
- Hoy Quiero Soñar (2004)
- Días Felices (2005)
- El Indomable (2007)
- El Culpable Soy Yo (2009)
- Viva el Príncipe (2010)
- Mi Amigo El Príncipe (2011)
- Dicen (2016)
- Mi Tributo a Juan Gabriel (2018)
Live Albums
- En Primera Fila: Dia 1 (2013)
- En Primera Fila: Dia 2 (2014)
Film and Television
Films
- Mulan (voice, 1998) - He was the singing voice for the character Li Shang in the Spanish version.
Telenovelas
- Las secretas intenciones (1992) – Miguel Ángel Curiel
- Mi segunda madre (1989) – Rubén
- Herencia maldita (1986) – Armando Rojas (as a child)
- El derecho de nacer (1981) – Alberto Limonta (as a child)
TV Shows
- Canta Conmigo Ahora (2022) - Judge
- ¿Quién es la máscara? (2022) - Contestant
See also
In Spanish: Cristian Castro para niños
- List of best-selling Latin music artists
- List of awards and nominations received by Cristian Castro
