Leonardo Aguilar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leonardo Aguilar
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Aguilar at a press conference in 2018.
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| Birth name | Leonardo Antonio Aguilar Álvarez Alcalá |
| Born | August 15, 1999 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Regional Mexican |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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Leonardo Antonio Aguilar Álvarez Alcalá (born August 15, 1999), known as Leonardo Aguilar, is a talented singer from Mexico. He is famous for his Regional Mexican music. By 2017, Leonardo had already been nominated for two important Latin Grammy Awards.
Early Life and Family
Leonardo Aguilar was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on August 15, 1999. His parents are Pepe Aguilar and Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá.
Leonardo has dual citizenship for both Mexico and the United States. He got his U.S. citizenship because his father, Pepe Aguilar, was born in San Antonio, Texas. Leonardo comes from a very musical family, often called "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty). His father, Pepe Aguilar, is a well-known Mexican singer. His grandparents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, were also famous Mexican singers and actors. From a young age, Leonardo often traveled with his father on music tours. His younger sister, Ángela Aguilar, is also a singer and performs with them.
Music Career Highlights
Leonardo Aguilar started his music career at a young age. In 2012, when he was just twelve years old, he released an album called Nueva Tradición. He made this album with his sister, Ángela Aguilar. It included four songs sung by Leonardo and four by Ángela.
On December 2, 2016, Leonardo released his first album as a solo artist, titled Gallo Fino. His father, Pepe Aguilar, produced this album. Leonardo also worked with other famous Mexican artists like Espinoza Paz and El Chapo de Sinaloa. Gallo Fino was a big success and was nominated for Best Norteño Album at the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2017. One of his songs from the album, "Compromiso Descartado," was also nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song.
Leonardo Aguilar's Albums
Leonardo Aguilar has released several albums throughout his career:
- Nueva Tradición (2012)
- Gallo Fino (2016)
- Y lo Volví a Hacer (2023)
- Soy Como Quiero Ser (2024)
See also
In Spanish: Leonardo Aguilar para niños
