Chayanne

Chayanne

actor, composer, soundtrack

Chayanne was born on Jun 28, 1968 in Puerto Rico. Chayanne's big-screen debut came with Dance with Me directed by Randa Haines in 1998, strarring Rafael Infante.

Elmer Figueroa de Arce, better known as Chayanne, was born in Puerto Rico, the third of five siblings. He is married to Venezuelan Mariana Elizabeth "Marilisa" Maronesa de Figueroa, with whom he has a son, Lorenzo Valentino and a daughter, Isadora Sofia. Chayanne debuted as a singer at ten years of age, becoming a part of a Menudo-type group "Los Chicos." His recording career includes 14 albums/CDs, 5 of these with Los Chicos and 9 others as a solo performer; all in Spanish. As an actor for television he worked on the popular soap opera "Pobre Juventad, " he was also the star of "Tormento," "Sombras del Pasado," "Provocame" and "Gabriel". As an actor in films he was featured in the Jacobo Morales film Linda Sara, opposite ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. "Dance With Me" was his first English acting job where his undeniable charm and expertise on the dance floor served him well. Additionally, he guest-starred in various episodes of "Ally McBeal."

  • Birthday

    Jun 28, 1968
  • Place of Birth

    San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Also known

    Elmer Figueroa Arce, Elmer Figueroa de Arce

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Billboard Latin Music Awards
2022
Winner - Billboard Icon Award
MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
1989
International Viewer's Choice: MTV Internacional
Winner - VMA
Chayanne: Este Ritmo Se Baila Así (1989)

Movies & TV Shows

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