Myriam Hernández facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Myriam Hernández
Hernández performing in 2005
Born	Myriam Raquel Hernández Navarro (1965-05-02) May 2, 1965 (age 60) Santiago, Chile
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	1988–present
Spouse(s)	Jorge Saint-Jean ​ ​ (m. 1992; div. 2024)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Latin pop Latin ballad
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	EMI Odeón Chilena EMI Latin WEA Latina Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin

Myriam Raquel Hernández Navarro (born May 2, 1965) is a famous singer and songwriter from Chile. She is best known for her beautiful romantic ballads. This has earned her the nickname "La baladista de América," which means "America's Balladeer."

She started her music career in the late 1980s. Her first album, Myriam Hernández, was a huge hit. The song "El hombre que yo amo" became very popular in the United States, reaching the top 10 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1989. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums and many hit singles.

Myriam Hernández is one of Chile's best-selling artists. She has sold more than 10 million records around the world. Many of her songs, like "Peligroso amor" and "Te pareces tanto a él," have reached number one on the Billboard music charts.

She has won many important awards for her music. In 2022, she received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She was the first woman from Chile to get this special honor. Besides singing, she has also hosted television shows in Chile, including the famous Viña del Mar International Song Festival.

Her Musical Journey

Early Career and First Big Hit

Before becoming a famous singer, Myriam appeared on TV shows in Chile. When she was just 18, the Chilean press named her "Best New Artist" even before she had recorded an album.

In 1988, she released her first album, Myriam Hernández. It was a massive success. Two songs from the album, "Ay Amor" and "El Hombre que Yo Amo," were at the top of music charts in Latin America and the U.S. for months. This album launched her international career.

Becoming a Superstar in the 1990s

Hernández performing for her fans in Ecuador.

In 1990, Myriam released her second album, Dos. It included hit songs like "Peligroso Amor" and "Herida". The album was so popular that it stayed at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart for 18 weeks in a row.

She continued to release successful albums throughout the 1990s. Her third album, III (1992), had hits like "Un Hombre Secreto" and "Se Me Fue." In 1994, her song "Ese Hombre" won an award for "Best Pop Ballad" of the year.

In 1996, she worked with the famous singer Paul Anka on his album Amigos. They sang a new version of his classic song "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" in Spanish and English.

Her 1998 album, Todo el Amor, featured the hit song "Huele a Peligro". The song quickly climbed to the number one spot on Billboard magazine's Hot Latin Tracks chart.

Music and Television in the 2000s

In 2000, Myriam released the album + y Más.... The next year, she performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival and won top awards from the audience.

From 2002 to 2006, she co-hosted the Viña del Mar festival, one of the most important music events in Latin America. She also hosted several other TV shows in Chile.

In 2004, she released Huellas, a collection of her greatest hits with some new songs. One new song, "He Vuelto por Ti," was written by Myriam and her son, Jorge Ignacio, who was only eight years old at the time.

Her 2007 album, Enamorándome, was another success. .....

Recent Years and Major Awards

After focusing on television for a few years, Myriam returned to music. In 2015, she was added to the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, a great honor for songwriters.

In 2022, she released a new album called Sinergia. That same year, she received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her amazing contributions to Latin music.

In 2025, Myriam performed at the Viña del Mar Festival again. She was given the Platinum Gaviota award, the highest honor of the festival. She was the first female artist ever to receive it.

Personal Life

Myriam Hernández was married to her manager, Jorge Saint-Jean, from 1992 to 2024. They have two children, a son named Jorge Ignacio (born 1994) and a daughter named Myriam Isidora (born 1997).

Studio Albums

See also

In Spanish: Myriam Hernández para niños