Pepe Aguilar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pepe Aguilar
Pepe Aguilar performing at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, on April 20, 2006.
Born	José Antonio Aguilar Jiménez (1968-08-07) 7 August 1968 (age 56) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship	Mexico United States
Occupation	Musician
Years active	1974–present
Spouse(s)	Carmen Trevino ​ ​ (m. 1991, divorced)​ Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá ​ ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	4 (Emiliano Aguilar, Aneliz Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar)
Parents	Antonio Aguilar (father) Flor Silvestre (mother)
Family	Antonio Aguilar, hijo (brother) Guadalupe Pineda (cousin) Majo Aguilar (niece)
Musical career
Origin	Zacatecas, Mexico
Genres	Regional Mexican Latin pop Latin rock Latin ballad
Instruments	Vocals

José Antonio Aguilar Jiménez (born August 7, 1968), known as Pepe Aguilar, is a famous Mexican singer. He comes from a family of well-known musicians. His parents were the famous singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.

Pepe started performing at a very young age. He joined his father on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City when he was just three years old. Today, Pepe does the same with his own children, Leonardo Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar. They are also following in the musical footsteps of their father and grandparents.

Pepe Aguilar has sold over 13 million albums around the world. He has won many awards for his music. These include four Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards. He also has nineteen Lo Nuestro Awards. In 2012, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Pepe Aguilar's Early Life and Music Journey

Pepe Aguilar was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 7, 1968. His parents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, were on a concert tour at the time. Even though he was born in the United States, he grew up in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Pepe first sang on stage when he was three years old. This happened during his father's concert at Madison Square Garden. As a teenager, Pepe loved rock music. He even had his own band called "Equs." This band didn't last long, but it inspired him to make his first album. Some of his favorite rock bands were Pink Floyd and The Who.

Later, Pepe returned to Mexican Regional music. He mixed traditional styles with modern pop sounds. This helped him become a very important artist in Latin music. He also had a successful acting career.

First Albums and Big Success

Pepe Aguilar started his solo music career in 1989. His first album was "Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora." He released more special editions soon after. In 1992, he recorded his first mariachi album. It was called "Recuérdame Bonito." The famous Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian produced it. Pepe then released "Que Bueno" in 1993 and "Chiquilla Bonita" in 1994.

After some legal issues, Pepe released "Por Mujeres Como Tú" in July 1998. This album made him very famous in Mexico and Latin America.

On February 9, 1999, he released "Por El Amor De Siempre." This album featured new versions of songs from the 1970s. These songs were originally by artists like Camilo Sesto and José José. Pepe's new take on these old songs was a big hit. This album truly made his career strong. By October 1999, millions of copies had been sold. Many of its songs were played on the radio. It also won his first Grammy Award for "Best Regional Mexican Album."

Music from 2000 to 2006

Pepe Aguilar in a Charro outfit

In 2000, Pepe released an album to honor great artists who came before him. He wanted to thank "the most important voices of the golden age of ranchero music." These artists included Jorge Negrete, Pedro Infante, Javier Solis, and Vicente Fernandez.

His album "Lo Mejor De Nosotros" came out next. It featured new songs and was a team effort with the artist Fato. His song "Me Vas a Extrañar" became very popular.

On March 25, 2003, Pepe released "Y Tenerte Otra Vez." This was his first album made in his own recording studio, "Equinoccio Records." It included songs like "Me Falta Valor" and "Yo La Amo."

In 2003, he honored his parents with the album "Con Orgullo Por Herencia." It featured songs by his parents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. In 2004, Pepe sang the official song for Big Brother México, called "Miedo." This was a big deal because he had not sung an original song in 15 years.

"No Soy De Nadie" was released on August 31, 2004. The song "El Autobús" from this album was a big hit. This album included songs written by famous songwriters like Juan Gabriel. Pepe also wrote some of the songs himself.

In 2005, his album "Historias De Mi Tierra" honored the traditional Mexican song style called El Corrido. It included songs like "Dos Amigos" and "El Corrido de Chihuahua." This album won Pepe another Latin Grammy for 'Best Ranchero Album'. It also earned him an American Grammy for 'Best Mexican American Album'.

On August 15, 2006, Pepe released "Enamorado." This album was a follow-up to his 1999 album "Por El Amor De Siempre." It included the main song for the TV show "Destilando Amor," called "Por Amarte." This album won another Latin Grammy in 2007. In 2009, Pepe asked his fans not to buy his albums from the company Musart. He said they were copies and did not help him financially.

Pepe Aguilar received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 26, 2012. It is located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd. His star is right next to his father's star.

Pepe Aguilar as a Businessman

Pepe Aguilar is not just an artist; he is also a successful businessman. He owns his own record label, Equinoccio Records. He also has a very advanced music studio in Latin America.

Pepe has also entered the world of fashion. In 2009, he launched his own shoe line called "Pepe Aguilar Línea de Calzado." It included shoes for both men and women. To share this with his fans, he launched his "Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection" through WSS Warehouse Shoe Sale stores in the United States.

He also has a dream to help Mexico. He started an eco-friendly farming project in Zacatecas. This project helps communities grow organic crops. It uses traditional methods and new technology to help the environment.

Pepe Aguilar's Family Life

Pepe Aguilar grew up in a very musical family. His father, Antonio Aguilar, was a famous regional Mexican singer. Antonio sold over 25 million records. He helped bring charro and mariachi culture to people all over the world. Pepe's mother, Flor Silvestre, was also a regional Mexican singer. She was a leading actress during the golden age of Mexican cinema.

Pepe is the nephew of singers La Prieta Linda and Mary Jiménez, who are his mother's younger sisters. He has four siblings: Antonio Aguilar Jr., Dalia Inés, Francisco Rubiales, and Marcela Rubiales.

Pepe is married to Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá. His family faced a difficult situation in the past. He has four children. Two of his children, Leonardo Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar, are also singers.

Discography

Awards and Nominations

Pepe Aguilar has won many important awards for his music. Here are some of them:

Grammy Awards

Latin Grammy Awards

See also

In Spanish: Pepe Aguilar para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists