List of number-one Billboard Latin Pop Albums from the 1980s
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The Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart
, published in Billboard magazine
, is a record chart
that features Latin music sales information. The Latin Pop Chart was the first of the Latin charts along with, Regional Mexican Albums
and Tropical Albums
, to be released from Billboard. The data is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan
from a sample that includes music stores, music departments at electronics and department stores, Internet sales (both physical and digital) and verifiable sales from concert venues
in the United States. The data for this chart was published every two weeks, unlike most Billboard charts.
During the 1980s, there were 19 number-one albums in this chart, which was first published on June 29, 1985. One album peaked at number one in the first year of publication: Reflexiones
, by Mexican singer José José
. The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album and received a platinum certification in Mexico for sales of 250,000 units, Reflexiones spent 8 weeks at number one in 1985. Three other albums by José José: Promesas
, Siempre Contigo, and Soy Así
also reached number-one on the chart. Un hombre solo
by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
holds the record for having the most consecutive weeks at number-one. It won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
in 1988
, defeating albums from veteran pop such as singers José José
, Danny Rivera
, Yolandita Monge
, and Emmanuel
; the latter had two albums which peaked at number one on March 1987 with his albums Solo
and Entre Lunas
in May 1988. In addition, a compilation album
related to the artist reached number-one in 1986.
Primitive Love
by the Miami Sound Machine peaked number-one on October 4, 1986 for six weeks and twenty-three on the Billboard 200
.
The eponymous album by Roberto Carlos
, released in 1988, spent two weeks at the top of the chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
.
One compilation album
related to Spanish singer-songwriter Camilo Sesto
spent six non-consecutive weeks as number-one .
Another performer of Spanish descent, Isabel Pantoja
, reached number-one with her album, Desde Andalucía
. The album spent 24 weeks on top making it the longest consecutive number-one album on the chart by a female artist.
Tierra de nadie
by Ana Gabriel
was her first number-one album and the last album to chart in the 1980s.
Latin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen...
, published in Billboard magazine
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
, is a record chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
that features Latin music sales information. The Latin Pop Chart was the first of the Latin charts along with, Regional Mexican Albums
Regional Mexican Albums
Regional Mexican Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. Established in June 1985, the chart compiles information about the top-selling albums in genres like mariachi, norteño, banda and Duranguense, which are frequently considered regional Mexican. The chart features only...
and Tropical Albums
Tropical Albums
Tropical Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. Established in June 1985, the chart compiles information about the top-selling albums in genres like salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and vallenato, which are frequently considered tropical music...
, to be released from Billboard. The data is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
from a sample that includes music stores, music departments at electronics and department stores, Internet sales (both physical and digital) and verifiable sales from concert venues
Music venue
A music venue is any location used for a concert or musical performance. Music venues range in size and location, from an outdoor bandshell or bandstand or a concert hall to an indoor sports stadium. Typically, different types of venues host different genres of music...
in the United States. The data for this chart was published every two weeks, unlike most Billboard charts.
During the 1980s, there were 19 number-one albums in this chart, which was first published on June 29, 1985. One album peaked at number one in the first year of publication: Reflexiones
Reflexiones (album)
- Personnel :* Rafael Perez Botija – Arranger, Director, Producer, Direction, Realization* José José – Interpretation-Chart performance:...
, by Mexican singer José José
José José
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals...
. The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album and received a platinum certification in Mexico for sales of 250,000 units, Reflexiones spent 8 weeks at number one in 1985. Three other albums by José José: Promesas
Promesas
-Personnel:*Rafael Pérez-Botija — Arranger, director, realization*Tito Saavedra — Engineer*Joel Soiffer — Engineer -Chart performance:...
, Siempre Contigo, and Soy Así
Soy Así
Soy Así is the title of a studio album released by Mexican performer José José on 1987. It was written and produced by Spanish producer Rafael Pérez-Botija...
also reached number-one on the chart. Un hombre solo
Un hombre solo
Un hombre solo is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1987. It generated great success in entire world. The album was composed, arranged and produced by Manuel Alejandro...
by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
holds the record for having the most consecutive weeks at number-one. It won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
The Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album was awarded from 1984 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*From 1984 to 1991 the award was known as Best Latin Pop Performance*From 1992 to 1994 it was awarded as Best Latin Pop Album...
in 1988
Grammy Awards of 1988
The 30th Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1988. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.- Award winners :*Record of the Year**Paul Simon for "Graceland"*Album of the Year...
, defeating albums from veteran pop such as singers José José
José José
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals...
, Danny Rivera
Danny Rivera
Danny Rivera is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who was born in San Juan whose career spans nearly 50 years. He is well-known in Puerto Rico for his political activism.-Musical career:...
, Yolandita Monge
Yolandita Monge
Yolandita Monge is an international singer and actress from Puerto Rico and the first Puerto Rican female singer to be nominated to the Grammy Music Awards. She is also Puerto Rico's highest selling female artist. She has been in the music business since adolescence, and has recorded over thirty...
, and Emmanuel
Emmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
; the latter had two albums which peaked at number one on March 1987 with his albums Solo
Desnudo
Desnudo is an album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The album was also released in the United States under the title Solo.-Track listing:# "Con Que Derecho"# "No Te Quites La Ropa"# "Mujer De Tantos Hombres"...
and Entre Lunas
Entre Lunas
Entre Lunas is an album , by Mexican pop singer Emmanuel was released in 1988. The album became his second number-one set on the Latin Pop Albums chart.-Track listing:# Grito De Dos# Una Vieja Canción# Que Sera# La Noche Arde...
in May 1988. In addition, a compilation album
Toda la Vida y Otros Grandes Exitos
Desnudo is a compilation album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The title comes from the hit song, "Toda la Vida which reached #1 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart. The album reached #1 on the Latin Pop Albums chart for 4 weeks....
related to the artist reached number-one in 1986.
Primitive Love
Primitive Love
Primitive Love is the 9th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their second English language studio album. It was released in 1985 .-Album history:...
by the Miami Sound Machine peaked number-one on October 4, 1986 for six weeks and twenty-three on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
The eponymous album by Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos (singer)
Roberto Carlos Braga is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and composer, who has achieved a great deal of success and recognition in his 50 year career, also known as King of Latin Music....
, released in 1988, spent two weeks at the top of the chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
The Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album was awarded from 1984 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*From 1984 to 1991 the award was known as Best Latin Pop Performance*From 1992 to 1994 it was awarded as Best Latin Pop Album...
.
One compilation album
Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos
Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos is a greatest hits album by Spanish singer-songrwiter Camilo Sesto released in 1985. The album contains twelve songs from his career.- Tracking Listing :All tracks by Camilo Sesto# "Amor Libre" – 3:07# "Jamas" – 3:22...
related to Spanish singer-songwriter Camilo Sesto
Camilo Sesto
Camilo Blanes Cortés , better known as Camilo Sesto, is a Spanish singer , composer and producer who enjoyed fame during the 1970s and the 1980s...
spent six non-consecutive weeks as number-one .
Another performer of Spanish descent, Isabel Pantoja
Isabel Pantoja
Isabel Pantoja is a popular contemporary Spanish singer. She is of Romani origin, born in the Triana district of Seville, Spain. She has released more than a dozen albums throughout a career spanning many decades, and is known for her distinctive Andalusian style.-Biography:She was born into a...
, reached number-one with her album, Desde Andalucía
Desde Andalucía
Desde Andalucía is a studio album by Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja released in 1988. The album became a success on the Latin Pop Albums charts...
. The album spent 24 weeks on top making it the longest consecutive number-one album on the chart by a female artist.
Tierra de nadie
Tierra de nadie
Tierra de Nadie is the 4th studio album by Mexican pop singer Ana Gabriel. It was released on 1988. She achieved international recognition with this album and it reached #1 in the Billboard Latin Pop Albums staying in the chart for 73 weeks. It sold 4 million worldwide...
by Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
was her first number-one album and the last album to chart in the 1980s.
Number-one albums
| Album | Artist | Date | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflexiones Reflexiones (album) - Personnel :* Rafael Perez Botija – Arranger, Director, Producer, Direction, Realization* José José – Interpretation-Chart performance:... |
José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
– October 5, 1985 | 16 |
| Libra Libra (Julio Iglesias album) Libra is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1985. The album was his first to reach number-one on the Latin Pop Album charts.- Track Listing :-Sales and certifications:... |
Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
– December 14, 1985 | 10 |
| Primitive Love Primitive Love Primitive Love is the 9th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their second English language studio album. It was released in 1985 .-Album history:... |
Miami Sound Machine | - January 25, 1986 | 6 |
| Promesas Promesas -Personnel:*Rafael Pérez-Botija — Arranger, director, realization*Tito Saavedra — Engineer*Joel Soiffer — Engineer -Chart performance:... |
José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
- April 19, 1986 | 14 |
| Paloma Brava Paloma Brava Paloma Brava is an album by Spanish pop singer Rocío Jurado. Released in 1985, the album reached number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart in May 1986.-Track listing:# "Se Nos Rompio el Amor"# "Se Va a Reir a Ti"# "Vibro"# "Distante"... |
Rocio Jurado Rocío Jurado María del Rocío Trinidad Mohedano Jurado , was a Spanish singer and actress. She was born in Chipiona, Cádiz, Spain and was nicknamed "La más grande" . Jurado was once married to boxer Pedro Carrasco, with whom she had a daughter, Rocío Carrasco... |
– May 17, 1986 | 4 |
| Promesas Promesas -Personnel:*Rafael Pérez-Botija — Arranger, director, realization*Tito Saavedra — Engineer*Joel Soiffer — Engineer -Chart performance:... |
José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
- October 18, 1986 | 26 |
| Toda la Vida y Otros Grandes Exitos Toda la Vida y Otros Grandes Exitos Desnudo is a compilation album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The title comes from the hit song, "Toda la Vida which reached #1 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart. The album reached #1 on the Latin Pop Albums chart for 4 weeks.... |
Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
- November 15, 1986 | 4 |
| Siempre Contigo | José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
– February 21, 1987 | 16 |
| Solo Desnudo Desnudo is an album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The album was also released in the United States under the title Solo.-Track listing:# "Con Que Derecho"# "No Te Quites La Ropa"# "Mujer De Tantos Hombres"... |
Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
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| Siempre Contigo | José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
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| Solo Desnudo Desnudo is an album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The album was also released in the United States under the title Solo.-Track listing:# "Con Que Derecho"# "No Te Quites La Ropa"# "Mujer De Tantos Hombres"... |
Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
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| Siempre Contigo | José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
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| Lo Bello y lo Prohibido Lo Bello y lo Prohibido -Personnel:This information adopted from Allmusic.*Richard Eddy – arranger, director, producer*Braulio García – producer*Eric Schilling – engineer, mixing*Mike Cuzzi – engineer*Ted Stein – engineer*Mike Todd – assistant engineer*Jerry Hinkle – photography... |
Braulio Braulio García Braulio García is a Spanish singer-songwiter. He began his career in 1971, debuting in a local festival with a song called "Mi Amigo El Pastor." In 1976 represents to Spain in Eurovision Song Contest with the song Sobran las palabras ,... |
– May 30, 1987 | 6 |
| Un hombre solo Un hombre solo Un hombre solo is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1987. It generated great success in entire world. The album was composed, arranged and produced by Manuel Alejandro... |
Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
- December 26, 1987 | 30 |
| Soy Así Soy Así Soy Así is the title of a studio album released by Mexican performer José José on 1987. It was written and produced by Spanish producer Rafael Pérez-Botija... |
José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
- May 7, 1988 | 18 |
| Entre Lunas Entre Lunas Entre Lunas is an album , by Mexican pop singer Emmanuel was released in 1988. The album became his second number-one set on the Latin Pop Albums chart.-Track listing:# Grito De Dos# Una Vieja Canción# Que Sera# La Noche Arde... |
Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
– June 6, 1988 | 5 |
| Señor Corazón Señor Corazón Señor Corazón is the title of a studio album released by Venezuelan performer José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma" on 1987. This album was produced by Albert Hammond and includes the number-one hit "Y Tú También Llorarás".... |
José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma" | – August 27, 1988 | 12 |
| Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos is a greatest hits album by Spanish singer-songrwiter Camilo Sesto released in 1985. The album contains twelve songs from his career.- Tracking Listing :All tracks by Camilo Sesto# "Amor Libre" – 3:07# "Jamas" – 3:22... |
Camilo Sesto Camilo Sesto Camilo Blanes Cortés , better known as Camilo Sesto, is a Spanish singer , composer and producer who enjoyed fame during the 1970s and the 1980s... |
– September 24, 1988 | 4 |
| Vivencias | Yolandita Monge Yolandita Monge Yolandita Monge is an international singer and actress from Puerto Rico and the first Puerto Rican female singer to be nominated to the Grammy Music Awards. She is also Puerto Rico's highest selling female artist. She has been in the music business since adolescence, and has recorded over thirty... |
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| Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos Amor Libre: 12 Grandes Exitos is a greatest hits album by Spanish singer-songrwiter Camilo Sesto released in 1985. The album contains twelve songs from his career.- Tracking Listing :All tracks by Camilo Sesto# "Amor Libre" – 3:07# "Jamas" – 3:22... |
Camilo Sesto Camilo Sesto Camilo Blanes Cortés , better known as Camilo Sesto, is a Spanish singer , composer and producer who enjoyed fame during the 1970s and the 1980s... |
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| Con Todos Mis Sentidos Con Todos Mis Sentidos -Chart performance:... |
Braulio Braulio García Braulio García is a Spanish singer-songwiter. He began his career in 1971, debuting in a local festival with a song called "Mi Amigo El Pastor." In 1976 represents to Spain in Eurovision Song Contest with the song Sobran las palabras ,... |
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| Vivencias | Yolandita Monge Yolandita Monge Yolandita Monge is an international singer and actress from Puerto Rico and the first Puerto Rican female singer to be nominated to the Grammy Music Awards. She is also Puerto Rico's highest selling female artist. She has been in the music business since adolescence, and has recorded over thirty... |
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| Boca Rosa Boca Rosa (album) Boca Rosa is a studio album by Domician singer Angela Carrasco released in 1988. The album became a success on the Latin Pop Albums charts and produced two singles, one of which reached number-one on Hot Latin Tracks.- Track listing :# Dama... |
Angela Carrasco Angela Carrasco Angela Carrasco is a Dominican singer. Carrasco was one of a group of Latin American divas in the 1970s. This group also included Susana Giménez, Charytín, Iris Chacón, Ednita Nazario, Yolandita Monge and Rocío Dúrcal.... |
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| Desde Andalucía Desde Andalucía Desde Andalucía is a studio album by Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja released in 1988. The album became a success on the Latin Pop Albums charts... |
Isabel Pantoja Isabel Pantoja Isabel Pantoja is a popular contemporary Spanish singer. She is of Romani origin, born in the Triana district of Seville, Spain. She has released more than a dozen albums throughout a career spanning many decades, and is known for her distinctive Andalusian style.-Biography:She was born into a... |
- May 20, 1989 | 24 |
| Roberto Carlos '88 Roberto Carlos '88 Roberto Carlos is a studio album by Brazilian pop singer Roberto Carlos. The album was first released in Portuguese and later in Spanish. The Spanish version reached #1 on the Latin Pop Albums charts along with the single ,"Si El Amor Se Va", that reached #1 on the Hot Latin Tracks... |
Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos (singer) Roberto Carlos Braga is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and composer, who has achieved a great deal of success and recognition in his 50 year career, also known as King of Latin Music.... |
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| Desde Andalucía Desde Andalucía Desde Andalucía is a studio album by Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja released in 1988. The album became a success on the Latin Pop Albums charts... |
Isabel Pantoja Isabel Pantoja Isabel Pantoja is a popular contemporary Spanish singer. She is of Romani origin, born in the Triana district of Seville, Spain. She has released more than a dozen albums throughout a career spanning many decades, and is known for her distinctive Andalusian style.-Biography:She was born into a... |
- July 1, 1989 | 4 |
| Raíces Raíces (Julio Iglesias album) Raíces is a studio album by Julio Iglesias released in 1989. The album is a collection of classic love songs from different countries.- Latin American edition :... |
Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
- November 4, 1989 | 18 |
| Tierra de nadie Tierra de nadie Tierra de Nadie is the 4th studio album by Mexican pop singer Ana Gabriel. It was released on 1988. She achieved international recognition with this album and it reached #1 in the Billboard Latin Pop Albums staying in the chart for 73 weeks. It sold 4 million worldwide... |
Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting... |
– December 30, 1989 | 3 |