Born on August 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, to legendary parents Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, Pepe Aguilar is a renowned singer and songwriter who has achieved global success with over 12 million albums sold worldwide. Today, he is widely regarded as the most recognizable voice in Latin music.
Critics from major newspapers and magazines in the United States have hailed him as "a real star of Latin music," and his impressive award tally includes six Grammy Awards, three Latin Grammy Awards, thirteen Lo Nuestro Awards, including the prestigious "Excellence Award," and several Latin Billboard Awards, including a special recognition for his enduring musical legacy.
Fifteen of his recordings have reached the top of the Billboard charts, expanding the boundaries of the genre and captivating radio stations that previously had not played this type of music. As the legendary Rubén Fuentes so aptly put it, "Pepe Aguilar is a before and after in Mexican music," a testament to his profound impact on the industry.
