Guillermo Dávila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guillermo Dávila
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Dávila in 2018
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Guillermo José Dávila Ruiz
18 March 1955 |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Children | Marielena Davila |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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Guillermo Dávila (born March 18, 1955, in Bailadores) is a famous Venezuelan actor and singer. He is well-known for his roles in many popular TV shows called telenovelas. He also has a very successful music career.
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A Star is Born
Guillermo Dávila began his career in the 1970s. He started by acting in plays at the theater.
Becoming Famous
He first became famous in Venezuela after starring in the telenovela Ligia Elena. He also appeared in its follow-up show, Nacho. His fame quickly grew beyond Venezuela.
International Success
In 1984, Guillermo traveled to Puerto Rico. There, he starred in the soap opera Diana Carolina with Ivonne Goderich. The main song from the show, "Toda La Luz," became a number-one hit. This helped him become even more popular around the world.
Dávila continued to act in many telenovelas. In 1992, he became very popular again after starring in Cara Sucia.
Singing Career
As a singer, Dávila has released more than ten albums. Some of these albums became very successful, earning international platinum or gold awards. He often sang the main songs for the TV shows he starred in.
In 1989, Dávila had a big international hit. He recorded a duet with pop singer Kiara. The song was called "Tesoro Mío" (My Treasure). It was featured in the telenovela La Revancha. His album Tu Corazón followed in 1990.
Health and Recovery
In November 2014, Guillermo Dávila became very ill. He was diagnosed with pneumonia, a serious lung infection. He was hospitalized in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Getting Better
His condition was serious at first. However, his wife, Laura Echevarria, shared updates that he was stable. By November 16, he was much better and expected to recover fully.
Dávila did recover well. He was able to perform in Puerto Rico again on February 21, 2015.
Music Albums
Guillermo Dávila has released many albums throughout his career:
- Guillermo Dávila (1982)
- Un Poco de Amor (1983)
- Definitivamente (1984)
- Cantaré Para Ti (1985)
- Guillermo Dávila 5 (1988)
- Éxitos Y Algo Más (1990)
- Tuyo (1990)
- Por Amarte Tanto (1992)
- Dulce Enemiga Y Otros Éxitos De Guillermo Dávila (1995)
- Días de Pasión (1998)
Popular Songs
Here are some of Guillermo Dávila's popular singles:
| Year | Song | Hot Latin Songs | Album |
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| 1990 | "Tesoro Mío (with Kiara)" | 3 | Éxitos Y Algo Más |
| "Ábreme La Puerta" | 39 | ||
| 1991 | "Yo Necesito Más De Ti" | 17 | Tuyo |
| 1993 | "Por Amarte Tanto" | 31 | Por Amarte Tanto |
| "Cuando Se Acaba El Amor" | 5 | ||
| 1994 | "Barco A La Deriva" | 30 |
TV Shows (Telenovelas)
Guillermo Dávila has starred in many telenovelas:
- 1982: Ligia Elena as Ignacio Ramón Nacho Gamboa
- 1983: Nacho as Ignacio Ramón Nacho Gamboa
- 1984: Diana Carolina
- 1985: Cantaré para ti
- 1986: El Sol Sale Para Todos
- 1989: Fabiola as Carlos Alberto
- 1990: Adorable Mónica as Luis Alfredo
- 1992: Cara Sucia as Miguel Ángel González De la Vega
- 1995: Dulce Enemiga as Julio Cesar Guerrero
- 1997: Contra Viento y Marea as Sebastián León
- 1999: Sueños as Jose Carlos de la Vega
- 2001: Felina as Abel
- 2004: Cosita Rica as Gastón
- 2006: Ciudad Bendita as Macario
- 2007: Toda una dama as Juan Jose Reyes 'JJ'
- 2008: Nadie me dirá como quererte as Francisco Alonso
- 2013: Las Bandidas as Rodrigo Irazábal
See also
In Spanish: Guillermo Dávila para niños
