Marco Antonio Solís facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marco Antonio Solís
Solís in a publicity photo for his 2006 album Trozos de Mi Alma 2
Born	Marco Antonio Solís Sosa (1959-12-29) 29 December 1959 (age 65) Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, Mexico
Occupation	Musician singer composer record producer businessman
Years active	1976–present
Spouse(s)	Beatriz Adriana ​ ​ (m. 1983; div. 1987)​ Cristina Salas ​ (m. 1993)​
Children	4
Musical career
Genres	Latin pop grupero mariachi cumbia bachata
Instruments	Vocals guitar percussion
Labels	Fonovisa Universal Music Latino Habari Inc
Associated acts	Los Bukis

Marco Antonio Solís Sosa (born December 29, 1959) is a famous Mexican musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He grew up in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, Mexico. Marco started his music journey at just six years old.

He first performed with his cousin Joel Solís as "Los Hermanitos Solís." In 1975, he helped create the band Los Bukis. He was their lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist. After almost 20 years of huge success, the band broke up. Marco then started his solo career. His first solo album, En Pleno Vuelo, came out in 1996.

Marco Antonio Solís has won many important awards. These include five Latin Grammy Awards and two Lo Nuestro Awards. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2022, he was named "Person of the Year" by the Latin Recording Academy.

Marco's Musical Journey

Marco Antonio Solís began singing at age six with his cousin, Joel Solís. They called themselves "Los Hermanitos Solís." In the mid-1970s, he formed the band "Los Bukis." They became very popular in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the United States.

As the lead singer and main songwriter for Los Bukis, Marco also wrote and produced songs for other famous singers. These included Marisela and Rocío Dúrcal. In 1995, after nearly two decades with the group, he decided to start his own solo career.

As a solo artist, Marco has remained very popular. His songs have topped the charts in Mexico, Latin America, Spain, and the United States. He has worked with many other stars like Olga Tañón, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony.

On August 5, 2010, Marco Antonio Solís received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also appeared as a vocal coach on the TV show La Voz... México (The Voice... Mexico) and his team won! His album, "Gracias Por Estar Aquí," was released in 2013. It quickly became number one on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.

In 2017, Marco lent his voice to a character in a Disney-Pixar movie. He was the Spanish voice of Ernesto de la Cruz in the film Coco. In 2021, his song "Se Veía Venir" reached number one on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. This was his first time back on that chart in over twenty years.

Marco's Albums

Studio Albums

• 1996: En Pleno Vuelo
• 1997: Marco
• 1999: Trozos de Mi Alma
• 2001: Más de Mi Alma
• 2003: Tu Amor o Tu Desprecio
• 2004: Razón de Sobra
• 2006: Trozos de Mi Alma, Vol. 2
• 2010: En Total Plenitud
• 2013: Gracias Por Estar Aquí

Songs in Telenovelas

Many of Marco Antonio Solís's songs have been featured in popular TV shows called telenovelas.

• 1997: El Alma no Tiene Color – "El Alma no Tiene Color" (with Laura Flores)
• 1999: Girasoles Para Lucía – "Si No Te Huberias Ido"
• 1999: Serafin – "Está en Tí"
• 2000: Siempre te amaré – "Sigue Sin Mí"
• 2001: Salomé – "Si No Te Hubieras Ido"
• 2001: Salomé – "Cuando Te Acuerdes de Mi"
• 2003: Velo de Novia – "Más Que Tu Amigo"
• 2006: Mundo de Fieras – "Antes de Que Te Vayas"
• 2010: Teresa – "A Dónde Vamos a Parar"
• 2013: Lo Que La Vida Me Robó – "El Perdedor" (with Enrique Iglesias)
• 2017: En tierras salvajes – "Estaré Contigo"

Awards and Recognition

Marco Antonio Solís has won many awards for his music and songwriting.

Billboard Latin Music Awards

He has won several Billboard Latin Music Awards, including "Songwriter of the Year" multiple times. In 2005 and 2016, he received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his long and successful career.

Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame

In 2000, Marco Antonio Solís was honored by being inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame. This is a special recognition for artists who have made a big impact on Latin music.

Latin Grammy Awards

The Latin Grammy Awards are very important awards in Latin music. Marco Antonio Solís has won five Latin Grammys.

Lo Nuestro Awards

The Lo Nuestro Awards are another major music award show in the United States. Marco Antonio Solís has won two Lo Nuestro Awards.

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See also

In Spanish: Marco Antonio Solís para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists