Alejandro Fernandez Biography

Name
Alejandro Fernandez

Date of Birth
24 April, 1971

Place of Birth
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Nationality
Mexican

Profession
Singer, Actor

Nickname
El Potrillo

Alejandro Fernandez Trivia

Son of Vincente Fern�ndez.

Alejandro Fernandez Detailed Biography

Alejandro Fernandez was born April 24, 1971 in Mexico City; the son of one of Mexico's best artistS, Vicente Fernandez and Maria Del Refugio Abarca. Alejandro Fernandez has lived his years in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico., were he was registered by his parents. Alejandro Fernandez was raised between "Los Tres Potrillos" ranch and the city. This made Alejandro Fernandez an exceptional horseman, animal expert, and admirer of country people. Alejandro Fernandez made his first appearance at the age of three, where he interpreted "Alejandra" before a ten thousand people audience. Throughout his youth Alejandro Fernandez has dedicated himself to other activities including Architecture. Alejandro Fernandez released his first album in December 1992, called "Alejandro Fernandez" in which his skills were evident. In 1993, after a successful tour throught Mexico and the US, Alejandro Fernandez performed with his father, Vicente Fernandez. In 1994, Alejandro Fernandez released another album called "Grandes Exitos a la Manera de Alejandro Fernandez" with interpretations of song by great authors. "Que Seas Muy Feliz" was released in 1995, with the song "Como quien pierde una estrella" a big hit on local radio stations and the first success of his career.

Alejandro Fernandez also known as "El Potrillo" frequented Palenques, small stages, where the true story of Mexican music is written. In 1996, Alejandro Fernandez earned a Double Platinum Record with his production "Muy Dentro de Mi Corazon". In 2002, the National Instituition of High Arts paid tribute to the most remarkable twentieth Century Mexican Musician with a double record titled "un Canto a Mexico Con Alejandro Fernandez". Alejandro Fernandez was once again signalled as the most perfect figure to represent Mexican Culture, due to his presence and extraodrinary vocal gifts. In a rediscovery of Mexican music, Alejandro Fernandez has led a generational movement heard in many economic and social levels. Alejandro Fernandez considers it of great importance to bring Mexican traditional music to all edges of the planet. Generating a higher impact then the one in Latin America and the United States.


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