David Bustamante facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Bustamante
Bustamante in 2015
Born	David Bustamante Hoyos (1982-03-25) 25 March 1982 (age 43) San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Occupation	Singer songwriter Television presenter
Years active	2001-present
Spouse(s)	Paula Echevarría ​ ​ (m. 2006; div. 2018)​
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Latin ballad Latin pop pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Vale Music (2001-2010) Universal Music Group (2006-present)

David Bustamante Hoyos (born on March 25, 1982) is a famous Spanish pop singer and songwriter. He became well-known in 2001 after finishing third in Operación Triunfo. This was a very popular TV show in Spain.

David Bustamante has sold over 2 million records in Spain and Latin America. Many of his albums and songs have gone Platinum. This means they sold a lot of copies! By 2019, nine of his ten albums reached the number one spot in Spain. His recent hit song is "Héroes" from 2019.

Biography

Early Career: Operación Triunfo and First Album

David Bustamante started his music journey in the early 2000s. His big break came in 2001 on the TV show Operación Triunfo. He was still a teenager when he became one of the top three finalists. This show was a huge success and broke many TV viewing records.

After the show, Bustamante signed with Vale Music Spain and Universal Music Latino. His first album, simply called Bustamante, came out in Spain in May 2002. It was also released in Latin America and the United States in 2003. The album sold very well. Popular songs from it included "Además de ti", "El aire que me das", and "Dos hombres y un destino". He also sang a duet called "Perdóname" with the Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi. After the album, he went on a successful tour, performing over 70 concerts across Spain.

More Albums and Tours

In 2004, David Bustamante released his second album, Así soy yo. Much of this album was produced in Miami. That same year, he recorded the main song for "Gitanas". This was a popular Latin soap opera filmed in Mexico.

His album Caricias al alma came out in 2005. It was a big hit in Spain and other Latin American countries like Venezuela. This album was recorded in Italy and Spain. It featured the summer hit "Devuélveme la vida". He also traveled to Latin America to promote his music.

Continued Success and New Music

Bustamante kept having success with his albums. Pentimento (2006), Al Filo de la Irrealidad (2008), and A Contracorriente (2010) all reached the top of the Spanish album charts. They also all went Platinum. He promoted his music across Spain, Latin America, and parts of Europe. He had popular songs like "Cobarde", "Por ella", and "A contracorriente". During these years, he went on many tours.

Later Albums and TV Shows

In 2011, David Bustamante released Mio. This album also went Platinum. It included a duet with the Spanish singer Pastora Soler. In 2012 and 2013, he toured Spain. He also worked as a coach on the Spanish talent show El Número Uno.

His album Vivir was released in 2014. The first song from it was the hit "Feliz". During the Christmas holidays, he hosted a TV show called Fuera de clase. This show was on La 1, a main Spanish TV channel. The channel also showed a special music program about his career on Christmas Eve.

Recent Works

Amor de los dos is David Bustamante's ninth album. It came out in June 2016 and reached number one in Spain. This album features other famous singers like Alejandro Fernández and Edith Márquez. He also sang a duet with Mexican singer Anahí for her album Inesperado in 2016.

In January 2019, Bustamante released a new song called Héroes. In February 2019, his tenth album, Héroes en tiempos de guerra, came out. It includes a song with Ana Guerra. He also works as an advisor for Luis Fonsi on the TV show La Voz in Spain. Besides music, he has also created ten different perfumes with the company Puig.

Music Style

David Bustamante's music is mainly Latin pop. He often sings romantic pop ballads. Sometimes, he adds elements of Spanish flamenco and gypsy music. He also includes influences from Latin American music, like Afro-Cuban salsa.

Some people compare his style to singers like Ricky Martin or Marc Anthony. However, Bustamante has his own unique sound. He also sings with a clear Spanish accent, which helps you know he is from Spain. His style has also been compared to artists like Enrique Iglesias, Luis Fonsi, and Cristian Castro. When he records music, he uses only his last name, Bustamante.

Personal Life

On July 22, 2006, David Bustamante married Spanish actress and model Paula Echevarría. Their wedding took place in Asturias, Spain. On August 17, 2008, they had their first child, a daughter. The couple later divorced in March 2018.

Discography

Studio albums

See also

In Spanish: David Bustamante para niños