Juanes

Colombian musician and singer-songwriter who helped bring rock en español to global audiences with hits like "La Camisa Negra" and "A Dios le Pido."

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Occupation

singer

Born in

Medellín

Born

August 9, 1972

Zodiac

Leo

19,742

days alive

54

years old

$20 million

net worth

#1,396 of 2,697

Born
August 9, 1972 in 🇨🇴Medellín
Zodiac
♌︎Leo·rat 🐀
2 sourcesUpdated Aug 2026

About

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Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez (born August 9, 1972), known as Juanes, is a Colombian musician, singer-songwriter, and activist. He rose to fame with the rock band Ekhymosis before launching a solo career that blended rock, pop, and traditional Latin sounds. His 2002 album Un Día Normal and 2004's Mi Sangre produced international hits, and he has won multiple Latin Grammy and Grammy Awards while advocating for peace and landmine victims in Colombia.

Before Fame

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Juanes grew up in Medellín during Colombia's turbulent 1980s and 1990s. He learned guitar as a teenager and co-founded the metal band Ekhymosis in 1988 before going solo in 1999.

Trivia

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  • •Juanes' birth name is Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez.
  • •He started his musical career in a metal band called Ekhymosis.
  • •Juanes is a dedicated activist and founded the 'Mi Sangre' foundation to help victims of landmines in Colombia.
  • •He holds the record for the most Latin Grammy Awards won by a solo artist.
  • •Juanes collaborated with Tony Bennett on a bilingual version of 'The Shadow of Your Smile'.

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Leo♌︎

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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Planetary positions calculated for August 9, 1972

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2019
Day 17,054
Age 46

Releases 'Más Futuro Que Yo'

Confidence
96%
Apr 19, 2019

Juanes releases his tenth solo album, 'Más Futuro Que Yo'.

2014
Day 15,196
Age 41

Releases 'Loco de Amor'

Confidence
96%
Mar 18, 2014

Juanes releases his seventh solo album, 'Loco de Amor'.

2010
Day 13,999
Age 38

Receives Latin Grammy Awards

Confidence
96%
Dec 7, 2010

Juanes wins multiple Latin Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for 'P.A.R.C.E.'.

2007
Day 12,718
Age 34

Releases 'La Vida... Es un Ratico'

Confidence
96%
Jun 5, 2007

Juanes releases his fourth solo album, 'La Vida... Es un Ratico', which garners critical acclaim.

2005
Day 12,139
Age 33

Performs at Live 8

Confidence
96%
Nov 3, 2005

Juanes performs at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia, advocating for global poverty eradication.

2004
Day 11,801
Age 32

Releases 'Mi Sangre'

Confidence
96%
Nov 30, 2004

Juanes releases his third solo album, 'Mi Sangre', featuring hit songs like 'La Camisa Negra'.

2002
Day 10,877
Age 29

Releases 'Un Día Normal'

Confidence
96%
May 21, 2002

Juanes releases his second solo album, 'Un Día Normal', which becomes a major international success.

2000
Day 10,303
Age 28

Releases Debut Solo Album 'Fíjate Bien'

Confidence
96%
Oct 24, 2000

Juanes releases his first solo studio album, 'Fíjate Bien'.

Day 10,006
Age 27

Launches Solo Career

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

After Ekhymosis disbands, Juanes launches his solo career.

1995
Day 8,180
Age 22

Ekhymosis Releases 'Solo'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Ekhymosis releases their album 'Solo', which achieves significant success in Colombia.

1988
Day 5,623
Age 15

Forms Ekhymosis

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1988

Juanes forms the rock band Ekhymosis, marking the beginning of his musical career.

1972
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Age 0

Birth of Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez

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Aug 9, 1972

Juanes was born in Medellín, Colombia.