Erasmo Catarino
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Erasmo Catarino Gonzalez Delgado (born Xalpaltlahuac, Guerrero, November 25, 1977), is a Mexican singer and the first place winner on the popular Mexican television show "La Academia 4". He was selected as the winner by the public, and enjoys enormous popularity for his wonderful singing voice and charisma.
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[edit] Early life
Erasmo Catarino González is an indigenous Nahuatl and speaks the Nahuatl language fluently. Before entering La Academia, González was a schoolteacher, teaching second grade in a primary school for Nahuatl children in Xalpaltlahuac, Guerrero. He studied Primary Education in Puebla, Mexico, and received his teaching degree there.
[edit] Success
When he entered "La Academia" he realized he was comfortable in any genre, but still loves "rancheras" especially.
He has just finished competing on the Mexican television program "Desafio de Estrellas", in which 32 of the best young Mexican singers competed for the top spot and three million pesos. Erasmo won second place, and the first place went to Toñita, a singer from Veracruz, from "La Academia 1". His first album, "Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac" was released in December 2005. His second album, "Toda Banda", went on sale in mid-2006.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Cover | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Image:Erasmo 2.jpg | Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac |
| 2006 | Image:Erasmo 3.jpg | A Toda Banda |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | La Manzanita | Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac |
| 2006 | Segundos de Amor | A Toda Banda |
[edit] Trivia
- His favorite composer is Joan Sebastian.
- He is married to Yesenia and has two children, with another on the way.
- His first album has been certified Platinium
