Alejandra Guzmán
| Alejandra Guzmán | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alejandra Gabriela Guzmán Pinal |
| Born | February 9, 1968 |
| Origin | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres |
Pop/ Pop rock Rock en español |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | |
Gabriela Alejandra Guzmán Pinal (born February 9, 1968 in Mexico City) is a Mexican singer-songwriter, actress, and musician.
During her 26 years of artistic career, with more than 10 million albums sold, 16 released albums and 30 singles in radio’s Top 10 hits, Alejandra Guzmán has earned the title of La Reina del Rock (The Queen of Rock). She is the daughter of two Latin entertainment legends: Movie icon Silvia Pinal and Rock and Roll legend Enrique Guzmán, from whom she inherits her talent and passion for arts, music, dance and constant spiritual growth.
Biography
Throughout her career, she has performed with legendary acts like James Brown (1997, Hard Rock Live Cancun) opened for Rolling Stones (2006, Monterrey, Mexico), acted as spokesperson of the campaign, “Your Rock is to Vote” promoting the right to vote among young people (2006) and participated in publicity campaigns for internationally renowned brands such as Miller Light, Jeep, Kraft and MAC Cosmetics.
“La Guzmán” as she is also known, has contributed to social programs and campaigns like Aids Health Foundation, The Mexican Aid Associations for Children with Cancer, and the CIE Foundation. In 2006 Alejandra also began to raise funds destined to finance alcohol and drugs rehabilitation programs and in May 2008, Alejandra acted as spokesperson for the SER campaign (SPTI) to promote breast cancer awareness.
In 2011, Alejandra Guzmán celebrated 20 years of success with the release of her live album Alejandra Guzmán, 20 Años de Éxitos en Vivo con Moderatto (CD/DVD). The album includes “Día de Suerte”, theme song for the soundtrack of the Mexican Televisa soap opera Una Familia con Suerte, in which Alejandra appeared as guest star in several episodes and granted her several number ones on the radio charts. The album was recorded live in early 2011 at Mexico City’s grand Palacio de los Deportes (Sports Palace), featuring a unique audiovisual experience on stage and includes musical collaborations by artists like rap star, Vico-C, who joined Alejandra to perform a new version of her classic “Mala Hierba” and the late “Diva de la Banda”, Jenni Rivera in a new interpretation of Alejandra’s longtime hit “Eternamente Bella”. Alejandra Guzmán, 20 Años de Éxitos en Vivo con Moderatto (CD/DVD) successfully toured throughout Mexico, the United States, Central and South America.
In 2013, Sony Music presents “La Guzmán – En Primera Fila”, a live album including her hits and new tracks. Recorded live at Estudios Churubusco, Mexico City this album includes duos with Beatriz Luengo, Draco, Fonseca, Danny Martin and a special appearance by Mario Domm. Its first single “MI PEOR ERROR” was released to radio on October 7, 2013. This brand-new song was written by Pablo Preciado and is forceful, intimate and riveting ballad.
“La Guzmán: Primera Fila” was released on December 3, 2013.
Discography
Studio albums
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Bye Mamá |
| 1989 | Dame Tu Amor |
| 1990 | Eternamente Bella |
| 1991 | Flor de Papel |
| 1993 | Libre |
| 1994 | Enorme |
| 1996 | ...De Piel Negra |
| 1996 | Cambio de Piel |
| 1999 | Algo Natural |
| 2001 | Soy |
| 2004 | Lipstick |
| 2006 | Indeleble |
| 2007 | Fuerza |
| 2009 | Unico |
Compilation albums
Live albums
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[1] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot Latin Songs | U.S. Latin Pop Airplay | ||
| 1990 | "Eternamente Bella" | 20 | - |
| 1991 | "Cuidado con el Corazón" | 18 | - |
| "Rosas Rojas" | 36 | - | |
| "Reina de Corazones" | 27 | - | |
| "Hacer el Amor con Otro" | 16 | - | |
| 1993 | "Mala Hierba" | 10 | - |
| 1995 | "Despertar"[2] | 23 | 7 |
| "Morir de Amor"[3] | - | 14 | |
| 2001 | "De Verdad"[4] | 22 | 10 |
| 2002 | "Volveré a Amar"[5] | - | 31 |
| 2004 | "Lipstick" | - | |
| "Tu Eres Mi Luz" | - | - | |
| 2006 | "Volverte a Amar"[6] | 6 | 1 |
| "Quiero Estar Contigo"[7] | - | 27 | |
| 2007 | "Soy Solo Un Secreto"[8] | 12 | 3 |
| "Mírame" | - | - | |
| 2010 | "Que Cante la Vida" | - | - |
| 2011 | "Tan Sólo Tú" (Franco De Vita featuring Alejandra Guzmán) | 14 | 3 |
| "Día de Suerte" | 9 | 2 | |
| Total number-one hits | - | 1 | |
Awards Won
Latin Grammy 2002: "Best Rock Solo Album" (Soy)
Winner of ASCAP Latin Award: Pop Balad: "Volverte a Amar" (2006) / “Soy sólo un Secreto” (2009) / “Día de Suerte’ (2012)
"La Luna" Del Auditorio Nacional” Award: Best Live Latin Rock Performance
Premio Oye! 2006: " Album of the Year" and "Best Female Artist"
Premios Juventud 2010: Best Rock Artist
Premios Juventud 2012: Mejor Tema Novelero “Día de Suerte”
Honorary Award
2013 PADRES Contra el Cancer (I Am Hope)
Nominations
Grammy Awards
1991 "Best Latin Pop Album" for the album "Flor de papel"; 2004 "Latin Rock / Alternative album" for “Lipstick” Latin Grammy Awards
2000 "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance" for the song "Algo Natural"; 2005 "Best Rock Solo album" for "Lipstick" and "Best Rock song" for "Lipstick”; 2006 "Best Rock Vocal album" for "Indeleble" and "Best Rock Song" for "Volverte a Amar"; 2008 “Best Female Pop Vocal Album” for “Fuerza”; 2011 “Record of the Year”/ “Best Short Form Music Video” for Tan Solo Tu (A Duo with Franco de Vita) Billboard Latin Music Awards; 2005 "Latin Rock / Alternative album of the year" for "Lipstick“
Premio Lo Nuestro
2007 "Artist of the year" / "Album of the year" for "Indeleble" / "Song of the year" for "Volverte a amar”; 2008 /“Female Artist of the Year” / “Album of the Year” for “Fuerza”, “Song of the Year” for "Soy solo un Secreto"; 2012 “Rock Album of the Year” for “20 Años de Éxitos en Vivo con Moderatto”/ “Rock Artist of the Year”/ “Rock Song of the Year” for “Día de Suerte”/ “Collaboration of the Year” for “Día de Suerte” with Moderatto; 2013 “Artist of the year”
Premios Juventud
2011 "My Rock Artist"
References
- ↑ "Alejandra Guzman: Billboard Singles"
- ↑ "Despertar: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "Morir de Amor: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "De Verdad: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "Volveré a Amar: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "Volverte a Amar: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "Quiero Estar Contigo: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"
- ↑ "Soy Sólo Un Secreto: Billboard Latin Pop Airplay"