Didier Hernández
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Didier Hernández is a Cuba
n singer who was a member of the well known boy band
, Menudo
. He was one of the last members of the group to join while the band was still named "Menudo".
had sold the band's original name and renamed it MDO
. Bandmates Were Abel Talamantez
, Alexis Grullon, Edgar Antonio Galindo and Pablo Portillo
as bandmates, among others.
During his seven years as a member of MDO, Hernández became a teen idol in Puerto Rico
, and, perhaps to a lesser extent, across Latin America and visited Europe and Asia a total of 39 Countries around the world becoming known Artist among teenage Hispanic
females in the United States. Hernández recorded a total of seven CDs during this period, including Tiempo de Amar
("Time to Fall in Love"), MDO, Un Poco Mas
("A Little More"), Subir Al Cielo
(which was also recorded in English as Little Piece of Heaven), and a "greatest hits" CD.
By 2001, MDO was going through some managerial problems. Grullon left the group without any previous signs of trouble. MDO continued until Feb 2003 and Díaz decided to take a recess with Menudo/MDO until 2005. One of Hernandez's last concerts as a member of MDO was in Phoenix, Arizona
, alongside Pilar Montenegro
and Eduardo Verastegui
. He has performed in stages with many Artists including Jacie Velazquez, Destiny's Child
, Enrique Iglesias
, Son By Four
, Olga Tañón
, Joey McIntyre between many others.
Hernández continued with his singing career, trying to become a solo singer. After 1 year of music production he was signed by a label distributed by Sony/BMG named Avalon, and, on August 23, 2005, his first solo CD, titled Destino ("Destiny"), was released. That same day, he announced a deal with American retail chain Wal-Mart
, where he would hold "sign and greet" sessions with fans that bought his CD. His first solo album (Destino) allowed Didier to touch basis with those fans that always supported his music and introduced them to the new and fresh sound of this Cuban teen idol.The first single "Diva" was released followed by "Te juro amor" (I swear to you my love") finishing a promo tour in May 2006.
He is currently in the process of recording his second production to be released in 2009.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
n singer who was a member of the well known boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
, Menudo
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
. He was one of the last members of the group to join while the band was still named "Menudo".
Musical career
Didier Hernández was chosen as a member of Menudo in 1995; one year later, Edgardo DíazEdgardo Díaz
Edgardo Díaz born in Panama City, Panama, is the creator of the "boy band" Menudo. The son of Puerto Ricans, Díaz grew up in Caguas, Puerto Rico....
had sold the band's original name and renamed it MDO
MDO
MDO can mean:*Multidisciplinary design optimization, a field of engineering*Medium density overlay, a type of plywood*MDO , a Puerto Rican boy band, a spin-off from Menudo*Marine Diesel Oil, a type of fuel oil used in the maritime field...
. Bandmates Were Abel Talamantez
Abel Talamantez
Abel Talamantez Mendoza , is a Mexican American singer. He is currently a singer for the band Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. He used to be in the bands Menudo, MDO, and A.B...
, Alexis Grullon, Edgar Antonio Galindo and Pablo Portillo
Pablo Portillo
Pablo Portillo is a famous Mexican singer and actor.Portillo was a member of Mexican group Liberacion and later a member of MDO. With MDO, Portillo toured across Latin America, the United States, and Mexico. Portillo was in MDO with Didier Hernandez, Abel Talamantez and Alexis Grullon, among others...
as bandmates, among others.
During his seven years as a member of MDO, Hernández became a teen idol in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, and, perhaps to a lesser extent, across Latin America and visited Europe and Asia a total of 39 Countries around the world becoming known Artist among teenage Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
females in the United States. Hernández recorded a total of seven CDs during this period, including Tiempo de Amar
Tiempo De Amar
Tiempo De Amar is Menudo's 33rd album .It features Abel Talamantez, Alexis Grullon, Andy Blazquez, and new members Didier Hernandez of Cuban descent and Anthony Galindo of Venezuelan descent. Didier and Anthony replaced Ashley Ruiz and Ricky Lopez after they both decided to leave the group. This...
("Time to Fall in Love"), MDO, Un Poco Mas
Un Poco Más
Un Poco Más is the second album of the band MDO. It was released in 1999.Original member Daniel René Weider had to leave the band shortly before, so these album features four members instead of the usual five.The album features two songs in English....
("A Little More"), Subir Al Cielo
Subir Al Cielo
Subir Al Cielo is the third album of the band MDO. It was released in 2000.Original member Anthony Galindo left the band shortly before, and members Pablo Portillo and Troy Tuminelli were hired to replace him....
(which was also recorded in English as Little Piece of Heaven), and a "greatest hits" CD.
By 2001, MDO was going through some managerial problems. Grullon left the group without any previous signs of trouble. MDO continued until Feb 2003 and Díaz decided to take a recess with Menudo/MDO until 2005. One of Hernandez's last concerts as a member of MDO was in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, alongside Pilar Montenegro
Pilar Montenegro
Pilar Montenegro is a Mexican Latin pop singer and actress.-Biography:When Montenegro was 10 years old she landed her first acting part in the TV series Juguemos A Cantar, her career moved along with her becoming a member of Fresas Con Crema for a short time...
and Eduardo Verastegui
Eduardo Verástegui
Eduardo Verástegui is a Mexican model, singer, and actor.- Biography :Verástegui was born in Mante, Tamaulipas, México and was raised as a devout Roman Catholic. He moved to Mexico City to pursue modeling, landing work with Calvin Klein among others...
. He has performed in stages with many Artists including Jacie Velazquez, Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
, Son By Four
Son By Four
Son by Four is a salsa music group from Puerto Rico, well-known for their English U.S. pop hit "Purest of Pain ". The group is signed to Sony Music Entertainment....
, Olga Tañón
Olga Tañón
Olga Tañón is a two-time Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy-winning Merengue and Latin Pop artist. Tañón has earned 5 Latin Grammy Awards and 19 Premios Lo Nuestro awards during her career.-Early years:...
, Joey McIntyre between many others.
Hernández continued with his singing career, trying to become a solo singer. After 1 year of music production he was signed by a label distributed by Sony/BMG named Avalon, and, on August 23, 2005, his first solo CD, titled Destino ("Destiny"), was released. That same day, he announced a deal with American retail chain Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, where he would hold "sign and greet" sessions with fans that bought his CD. His first solo album (Destino) allowed Didier to touch basis with those fans that always supported his music and introduced them to the new and fresh sound of this Cuban teen idol.The first single "Diva" was released followed by "Te juro amor" (I swear to you my love") finishing a promo tour in May 2006.
He is currently in the process of recording his second production to be released in 2009.