Delfín Quishpe facts for kids
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Delfín Quishpe
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Delfín Quishpe in Guayaquil (2012)
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| Mayor of Guamote | |
| In office 15 May 2019 – 1 February 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Chuquimarca |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Marcatoma |
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Delfín Quishpe Apugllón
4 December 1977 San Antonio, Guamote, Ecuador |
| Political party | Pachakutik |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Delfín Hasta el Fin |
| Genres | Andean music, Technocumbia |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Delfín Quishpe Apugllón (born December 4, 1977) is an Ecuadorian singer, songwriter, and politician. He is also known by his artistic name, Delfin Hasta el Fin, which means "Dolphin until the end."
Delfín Quishpe became famous for his unique music style. He calls his music "Andean techno-folklore." Many people found his songs and music videos very funny and entertaining. One of his most well-known songs is "Torres Gemelas" (Twin Towers).
Besides music, Delfín Quishpe also served as the mayor of his hometown, Guamote. He was the mayor from May 2019 to February 2023.
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About Delfín Quishpe
Early Life and Family
Delfín Quishpe was born in a small town called San Antonio. This town is located in Guamote, Ecuador. His father, Anselmo Quishpe, was a merchant. His mother's name is Mercedes Apugllón.
Delfín Quishpe comes from the Quechua community. The Quechua are an indigenous group of people from the Andes mountains in South America.
His Family Life
Delfín Quishpe is married to Rosario Urquiza Coro. They have two children together. Their children are named Luis Rolando and Alex Delfín.
Delfín Quishpe's Music Career
Starting His Music Journey
Delfín Quishpe began his music career by recording albums. In 2003, he released his second album. It was titled "El Gallito." This album included several popular songs. Some of these songs were "El Gallito Bandido," "El Delfincito," "Cuando Me Vaya," and "Cuaya Huay."
A year after his album, he created his first music video. This video was for one of his songs. It was later shared on the internet.
Becoming an Internet Star
In 2006, Delfín Quishpe released his song "Torres Gemelas" (Twin Towers). The music video for this song became very popular online. People found the video's style and acting quite amusing. Because of its unique and funny nature, the song and video quickly became an internet meme. An internet meme is something that spreads widely and quickly online, often for its humorous content.
Collaborations and New Songs
In April 2010, Delfín Quishpe released another song. It was called "En tus Tierras Bailaré" (I Will Dance in Your Lands). For this song, he worked with two other famous Peruvian "YouTube stars." They were Wendy Sulca and Tigresa del Oriente.
This song quickly gained a lot of attention. It was featured in many Latin American news outlets. In just a few weeks, the song received over one million views online. The singer Residente from the band Calle 13 even called it a "YouTube We are the World." This was a comparison to the famous charity song "We Are the World," which featured many well-known artists.
See also
In Spanish: Delfín Quishpe para niños
