Fernando Olvera

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Fher Olvera
Birth name José Fernando Emilio Olvera
Also known as Fher
Born December 8, 1959 (1959-12-08) (age 48)
Origin Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Genre(s) Rock
Occupation(s) Musician, Songwriter, Activist, Philanthropist
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Years active 1978 - present
Associated acts Maná
Website www.mana.com.mx

Fernando Fher Olvera, (born December 8, 1959) in Puebla, Mexico as José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra, is the secondary guitarist, composer, and lead singer for the Mexican rock band Maná. Olvera studied communications in the UIA University. He has collaborated with great musicians such as Rubén Blades, Carlos Santana, Pablo Milanes, Luciano Pavarotti, Zucchero, Moisés Aldana, Miguel Rios, Miguel Bosé, Tanya Mota, Juan Luis Guerra, Sebastián Trepode, among many others. He also has a special relationship with Bono from U2 because of their similar concerns on social matters. Olvera has a child, Dalí, with his wife Ana Ivette Verduzco.

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