Origin Mexico Name Pedro Fernandez Years active 1979–present | Instruments Vocals Occupation(s) Singer, actor Role Recording Artist | |
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Birth name Jose Martin Cuevas Cobos Born September 28, 1969 (age 54)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico ( 1969-09-28 ) Genres Latin pop, folk, mariachi, banda, ranchera Spouse Rebeca Garza Vargas (m. 1987) Albums Exitos, De Corazon, Exitos Deluxe, Pedro Fernandez Movies and TV shows La Nina de la Mochila Azul, Hasta que el dinero nos separe, Cachito de cielo, Coqueta, Un sabado mas Profiles | ||
mi forma de sentir en vivo by pedro fern ndez
José Martín Cuevas Cobos (born September 28, 1969), known by his stage name Pedro Fernández, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and television host.
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- mi forma de sentir en vivo by pedro fern ndez
- Early life
- Career
- Awards
- as Pedrito Fernandez
- as Pedro Fernandez
- Songs
- References
Fernández has recorded thirty-nine albums, acted in seven soap operas, and twenty five films. He has won 3 Latin Grammy Awards.
Early life
His first album, La de la Mochila Azul, named after the single, was released in 1978 which led to his starring role in the film La niña de la mochila azul (The Girl with the Blue Backpack) released in 1979 and recording and film contracts.
Career
His album De Corazón was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 2003 Latin Grammy Awards.
In 2009 Fernández starred in Televisa's telenovela Hasta que el dinero nos separe with actress and singer Itatí Cantoral. He won the Premios TVyNovelas Award for TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor of 2010 for his portrayal of "Rafael Medina Nuñez" in the telenovela.
In 2010 Fernández starred as the protagonist in the telenovela Cachito de cielo. Fernández wrote the theme song "Cachito de Cielo" for the telenovela and as the theme song's songwriter and performer, he won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2013.
Fernández has also appeared on TV as a team coach for La Voz Kids for seasons three (2015) and four (2016), and as an official presenter/host for the Billboard Latin Music Awards for 2015 and 2016.
In September 2016, Fernández collaborated with Grupo Cañaveral for their 20 year anniversary album, recording a Cumbia version of Fernández's song "Si Te Vas".
In October 2016, Fernández appeared on stage in his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico with recording artist Thalía in front of an audience of 7,000 at the Auditorio Citibanamex and the two performed the song "De Ti".
The Honduran paper La Prensa has called Fernández "one of the most recognized artists not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America for his music and acting which continues today".
Awards
Among his many national and international awards over his long career Pedro Fernández has been awarded the TVyNovelas Award for Best Actor (2010) for "Hasta Que el Dinero Nos Separe", Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album (2001) for "Yo No Fui", Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song (2010) for "Amarte a la Antigua", Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song (2013) (writer and performer) for "Cachito de Cielo", and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album (2015) for "Acaríciame El Corazón".
as Pedrito Fernandez
as Pedro Fernandez
Songs
Amarte a La AntiguaAmarte a la Antigua · 2009
Me encantasEscúchame · 2006
Yo No FuiYo no fui · 2000