Raúl Sandoval

Edwin Raul Sandoval de la Torre, (born in Mexicali, Baja California) is a Mexican actor and singer. Known by his stage name Raúl, he is best known by being in the first generation of La Academia, (Mexican version of American Idol), produced by TV Azteca.^[1]

Raul Sandoval was born on January 5, 1979, in Mexicali, BC at 23:45 hrs. His father is Mr. Raul Alfonso Sandoval Dorame and his mother Ana Berta Araceli Tapia de la Torre. He also has a brother named Erick Sandoval Ramses de la Torre. For six years, Raúl began his studies at the primary school "Year of the Motherland" in the colony Pro Home and continued his education at the Federal Secondary 5, where he was part of a musical group called Banda Lobo as a vocalist. With that group was presented in late that were organized in local nightclubs and on one occasion were invited and sponsored by the "Group Feroz" to participate in the "Festival of the Sun" that are made each year in Mexicali. At 17 years old he joined the chorus of the parish of Mount Caramel and made a show imitating Alejandro Fernandez. In 1999 won first place in competitions Cultural Oaxtepec Games and Sing and Win. Raul always showed great interest in singing from an early age, in fact, at four years old he was asked with mariachi and a microphone to sing "The blue bag."[La Mochila Azul]

In 2002, he had the opportunity to attend the casting and be one of the 14 other participants be in the first generation of The Academy. Inside The Academy, Raul was highlighted as a noble boy, sensitive and tender. Also throughout the course of the Reality Show he showed his great talent, powerful voice and the characteristics that he had, and stole the heart of many of the viewers watching in Mexico. His romance with Maria Ines earned him the nickname "The Cachanilla of love." His powerful voice earned him many times the applause of the public, especially when he sang rancheras. A subject in which Raul is known for. Among the songs that left his mark during his stay in the Academy include: "Cause of women like you" [Por Mujeres Como Tu], It Wasn't Me [Yo No Fui]and "Granada", however failed to be among the finalists. But earned the love and respect by tons and tons of the public watching.

After The Academy he later participated in "Two Guys Care,"[Dos Chicos De Cuidado] along with fellow Academy alumni and friend Victor Garcia. In 2003 he participated in Star Challenge]Desafio de Estrellas where he had the opportunity to record his album. In its second production involving Pepe Aguilar, Jose M. Figueroa, Mario Quintero among others, recorded in various studios and with producers such as Pepe Aguilar, Fernando de Santiago, both in Los Angeles and Tijuana.

He has recorded four solo albums, and a compilation of his history in the Academy making it 5 albums in total. "Serenade"[Serenata], "Sorry, because"[Perdon,Porque] in which with great partners such as Mr. Pepe Aguilar, Sr . Jose Manuel Figueroa, Fernando Santiago, Mario Quintero, Jorge Avendano and others. Thus achieving an excellent production. His fourth production "The Challenge of a Star"[El Desafio De Una Estrella] is a collection of songs that played during The Academia and the Challenge of Stars I and II. Where he won Third Place, after 25 concerts every Sunday and after showing his great talent and wonderful voice being one of the favorites of the people and public. He is currently promoting his fifth album "My Other Way" and fulfilling his personal shows and presentations throughout the Mexican Republic.

This young 30 year old grew into a family where he was taught to work, to be honest and disciplined.

Respect and tolerance are two important values for him. It represents his roots and it means so much to Raul. He obtains the necessary tools of knowledge, skills and his limits, and stays true to himself and everyone around him. His manager is named Patricia Grijalva

Singles

• Serenata (Serenata)
• El Enyerbado (Serenata)
• Perdon Porque (Perdon Porque)
• Golpe de Timon (Perdon Porque)
• Fuerte No Soy (El Desafio de Una Estrella)
• Como Yo te Amo (El Desafio de Una Estralla)
• Que Bonitos Ojos tienes (Mi Otro Camino)
• Besos (Mi Otro Camino)
• Ajenos (Mi Otro Camino)
• Como No pensar en Ti (Mi Otro Camino)
• Urge (Animo Raza)

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