Claim: Leopoldo Jorge Méndez Alcayaga (born July 21, 1975, in Valparaiso, Chile), is a Chilean-Swedish singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer,  known by his stage name Méndez, formerly DJ Méndez, who won the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica for Best Southwest New Artist.
Evidence: (1975-07-21) July 21, 1975 (age 45)
Valparaiso, Chile Leopoldo Jorge Méndez Alcayaga (born July 21, 1975 in Valparaíso) is a Chilean-Swedish DJ, singer and producer, known by his stage name Méndez, formerly DJ Méndez. Singer-Songwriter, DJ, Producer He won the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica for Best Southwest New Artist.