Chayanne

Elmer Figueroa Arce (born June 28, 1968 ) is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer. He is best known by his stage name Chayanne. He has released 21 studio albums. He has also sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Figueroa's nickname "Chayanne" was given to him by his mother. This was because he liked the 1960s television series Cheyenne. In the 1970s, Chayanne tried out for Menudo. The producers told him that he was too young to be in the group. Because of this, he joined another group called Los Chicos (the guys).  They recorded several hit singles. These include "Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos" and "Ave Maria", which would later be recorded by Beyoncé Knowles. After the group separated in 1984, Chayanne started his solo career.

Chayanne signed with RCA Ariola. He released his first album Chayanne es mi Nombre (1984). His second album with RCA, Sangre Latina was released in April 1986. On May 5, 1987, Chayanne switched to Sony Music Latin. His self-titled album was released in that same year. The album features "Peligro de Amor" and "Fiesta en América" which ranked on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts. On November 1, 1988, Chayanne released another self-titled album. After its release, Pepsi wanted him to be their spokesperson. On August 7, 1990, his album Tiempo de Vals was given a Grammy Award nomination. Chayanne has also been in several TV programs since 1984.

 Movies 
2010: Tangled .... Flynn Rider (Voice in Spanish )
2008: Gabriel .... Gabriel Marquez (10 episodes, 2008)
2008: Premios Billboard de la música latina (TV)
2004: La niñera
2001: Provócame  .... Pedro Balmaceda-Linares Duncan
2001: Ally McBeal .... Sam Adams (2 episodes) "Hats Off to Larry"  "Mr. Bo"
1998: Dance with Me  .... Rafael Infante
1997: Siempre piel canela  (TV) .... Singer
1996: Al compas de un sentimiento  .... Singer
1994: Linda Sara  .... Young Alejandro
1994: Volver a Empezar.... Chayanne (Himself)
1986: Pobre juventud

 Discography 
2014: En Todo Estaré
2012: A Solas Con Chayanne
2010: No Hay Imposibles
2008: De Piel a Piel
2008: Chayanne: Vivo (live)
2007: Mi Tiempo2005: Cautivo2005: Desde Siempre2003: Sincero2002: Grandes Éxitos 
2001: Simplemente1998: Atado a Tu Amor1996: Volver a Nacer1994: Influencias1992: Provócame1990: Tiempo de Vals1988: Chayanne II1987: Chayanne 
1986: Sangre Latina1984: Chayanne es mi Nombre''

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Category:Puerto Rican singers
Category:1968 births
Category:Living people
Category:Singers from Miami
Category:American pop singers